Key West

All About Key West
Key West - My Colorful Hometown
Key West is my colorful hometown. Although I haven't lived there in decades, it will always be a part of who I am. This article, All About Key West, will be an on-going labor of love as I write more and more about the island, its history, food, and colorful characters. This article will serve as a lensography connecting the reader to all of my Key West articles as well as interesting web sites, other Squidoo articles, and anything and everything about Key West. (Image credit: Buy This at Al...

Key West Plants, Flowers and Trees
The Tropical Plants, Flowers and Trees of Key West
Growing up in Key West, I was surrounded by lush tropical beauty. As a child, I really didn't pay much attention to or appreciate the flora of Key West. Now that I am older, I have more of an interest in gardening, nature and the beauty that surrounds us. This article will be a trip back in time to remember the plants, flowers and trees of my Key West childhood. Thanks in part to Squidoo friend and lensmaster, Lori Burdoo, who is vacationing in Key West and volunteered to take some photos fo...

Key West
Key West Florida
Key West is the perfect vacation destination. The weather is amazing year round, the views are breathtaking and there so much to choose from. It's a great spot for Spring break, honeymoons, family vacations, or getaways with friends. I've been 3 times and I'm sure I'll get back there again. We usually go in February because it's a nice break from the snow we have here. We've flown in to Miami and driven the whole length of the Keys and we've also flown right into Key West.

Our Vacation to Key West, Florida
A Tropical Paradise and a Great Time!
I live in Florida and have visited a lot of places here over the last 20 years. We visited Key West several years back. I just found our photos from our old camera. Unfortunately, this camera used a floppy disc so some of the pics will not open. The ones that did are on this page. Key West is beautiful! And a really unique place to visit! From history and ghosts to the amazing sunsets. The water is stunning, and the night life is hoppin! A must see! Be sure to sign my guestbook & add your Ke...

Things to do in Key West, Florida
Plan a Key West Vacation - Enjoy the Tropical Climate and Beautiful Sightseeing of the Florida Keys!
Key West is a place like no other in the USA. The tropical climate of the Florida Keys is comfortable most of the year, and warm year round. Sightseeing in Key West is unparalleled, the food grabs from a multitude of nearby cultures, and the atmosphere is perfect to sit back, relax, enjoy the local sights, unwind, and take in the fulfilling experience of the Florida Keys. This page will help you plan a Key West vacation, with recommended resources, tips, and trip planning advice!

My Best Vacation Ever
Key West
My best vacation ever has to be in Key West, Fl. As you know, I am a retired truck driver. So I drove a lot. I averaged about 3500 miles per week and because of that I looked for vacations right in the middle of the action. I don't like to spend all of my money on cabs. Well, if you like not too hot weather, ocean breezes, fishing, swimming with dolphins, night-time bars, museums, history, and local artists of all kinds, you are going to love Key West. I stayed at the Curry Mansion because of...

Key West Florida Vacation
Key West...As Far As You Can Go To Get Away From It All
If you drive south on Highway 1 from Miami and get to a sign like this, it means that you've reached Key West, Florida. You've just driven over the famous Seven Mile Bridge and passed through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Big Pine Key. These places are home to some of the most beautiful real estate and exclusive island communities in the U.S. These other "keys" have their own stories for other lenses. But now you are at mile marker 0... You have also reached the end of the road...You c...

Key West Florida's Bahama Village is a well kept secret
Bahama Village - one of the oldest sections of Key West Florida
I'm here in Key West FL for 6 weeks, and finally ventured off Duval Street and over to Bahama Village. Now, Bahama Village, if you ask me, is an area of old town Key West that's gotten a bum rap. Known as the spot where the locals live, Bahama Village has some of the most colorful houses and characters this side of the Conch Republic. I'm on my own in Key West, ,alone for a week, with 2 of my dogs - lucky beasts get to have very long walks throughout Key West 3 times a day. I daresay that Ba...

Top Must See Attractions On or Near Key West Florida
Key West - One of the most intriguing spots in America
When it comes to vacation opportunities to fascinating and warm locations, few locations can top Key West and the surrounding area. The Florida Keys consist of more than 1,500 islands just off the coast of the state of Florida. Key West is a city made up of a number of islands on the southern tip of the Florida Keys. Key West has a unique and rich history that includes pirates, a Civil War fortification, engineering marvels, and many famous world leader and celebrity visits. Key West has long...

Best US Ports Of Call - Key West
Introducing Key West
Key West is the USA's most southerly town, sitting at bottom end of the string of islands called the Keys. The town is known for its autonomous spirit; it harbors a community which prides itself for tolerance and free thinking. After the railroad joined all the Florida Keys in 1912, and a road in 1938, Key West still stood as a a home to the eccentric. The community is made up of a diverse population - Conchs (from the Bahamas), freshwater Conchs (long-serving residents) Hispanics (migrants ...