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Carnival Shore Tours for Key West

Key West is probably the best-known small town on the planet. Though tiny enough it is rumored, to fit into New York's Central Park, Key West has managed, through its rich history, its remote location and its ravishing natural beauty to earn a notation in every national and international map. 

Key West sits like a jewel in the middle of the sea, just off the coast of America. Its air quality is second to no other city. The average annual temperature of 77 degrees rarely varies more than 10 degrees in either direction, with a record low of 41 degrees and a record high of 97 degrees. It has never seen frost or snow. Perennially sunny, the island average only 39 inches of rain per year. 

Although Key West is, in fact, the westernmost of the Florida Keys, its name was corrupted from the Spanish Cayo Hueso or "Island of Bones," dubbed such when Spanish explorers set foot on a landscape littered with the human bones of Calusa Indians and unfortunate seafarers. Of late, it has also been nicknamed "The Conch Republic" and "Margaritaville," (as much a state of mind as it is a comment on one of the daily rituals). 

There's no up-town or down-town in Key West, no dress codes even for the finest of restaurants. Tolerance is the rule and differences are to be celebrated. Even daily life in Key West includes a certain off-beat sense of celebration. Each day's setting sun is celebrated and sometimes even applauded at Mallory Square , while artisans, musicians, and street performers pack the city pier with visitors as the famed and often glorious Key West sunsets shimmer over the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Top ten things to do while in Key West...

1. Rest and Relax.

2. Sunset at Mallory Square (This is an ABSOLUTE MUST!! You miss this, you've missed Key West, and best of all.... It's Free!!!!!)

3. Scuba/Snorkel at the Reef (Look, don't touch!!!!)

4. Go Deep Sea Fishing or take another cruise/party boat. (Please support "Catch and Release". If your not going to eat it, let it go!!)

5. Visit famous spots, such as Margaritaville Cafe, Kelly's (Kelly McGillis' place), Sloppy Joes, Hemmingway House, Audubon house, etc.

6. Take either the Conch Tour Train or Old Town Trolley Tour.

7. Jet Ski/Wave Runner/Parasail/Windsurf or other similar activities.

8. Bake at the Beach During the day/Party at night on Duval Street.

9. Visit the various museums and attractions.

10. Rent a bike and ride around the island.

 

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Key West Paradise, Official Guide to Key West, FL

Map of Key West

Kelly McGillis' Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill and Brewery

Sloppy Joe's Bar

Hemmingway House - Ernest Hemmingway Home and Museum

Old Town Trolley Tours

Conch Tour Train

Viagra & Propecia Clinic of Key West Just for you Darrin

Key West Web Cams
 

 

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