It’s very expensive to stay there, and hard to rent a place. From experience, plan early, real early. Also, if one of your buddies, or their parents, own a timeshare somewhere, see if you can use there week to book a timeshare. There are a couple there and we have done this a few times. A little easier to book than houses.
Blue Heaven for brunch is a must. Music, free range chickens, bloody Mary’s. It’s awesome. Santiago’s Bodega is solid too.
I've done that FLL to Key West drive three times. I highly recommend people put it on their bucket list. It's a real road trip. We stay a few nights in South Beach, stay in Islamorada and then a few nights in Key West. Key West has so many classic bars/restaurants to go to but South Beach and Islamorada are also great. Just writing this makes me want to book a trip.
I just looked at prices and got sticker shock. Prices are almost double what they should be.
I had a long relationship with someone whose car broke down on the 7 mile bridge.
It's been awhile but last time visiting Key West we stayed in the next town up at a place where some of the rooms are floating on (inland) water. It was a funky eclectic place but saved a bit of money.
Last time I was in Key West was April 2018. Three couples rented a house with pool for 5500$/week. What are the comparables now?
Sounds like a Jimmy Buffett song.
We stayed at this small inn about 1/2 block north of there so we passed it everytime we went out since we walked everywhere. We didn't know what it was and was a little intimidated to ask. All I remember is that you couldn't see in the windows.
A dessert restaurant. I believe only open at night. Sinful desserts.
Yup...I got lucky and used Hilton Points...just rechecked and they want twice as many even in June(off season)
Probably lots of whipped cream.
In light of how expensive Key West is...I do have an option for you. If you guys are looking for the Duval St freakshow and nightlife...this isn't it though. However, have you guys thought about doing a Florida Fish Camp? Most are for freshwater fishing but that might be an option. You could hire a guide and take you fishing. Then have a shore dinner. Another option is staying in the keys but near Islamorada or even in Miami...a lot more choices in Miami for pricing and excitement levels.
On that note: You could stay somewhere around Ft Myers/Naples and take the Key West Ferry (you park your car at the ferry launch). Go over and maybe spend 1 or 2 nights and return.
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