Key West, Florida

All of the photos were taken on Kodak disposable cameras!

From The SeaPlane over Key West

As most of you know, I'm single, so when I vacation (which isn't often considering our busy seasons in Seattle) I try to hook up with friends or family around the country I haven't seen in awhile.

Fourth of July Celebration - Destination; Key West, Florida. The furthest point south of Seattle in the United States!

Please keep in mind that for some reason, this year was a strange year for weather in Key West. Last year it was sunny and humid the whole time. This year it was warm enough to wear shorts and swimwear but there were as many clouds as we see in Seattle! It was still balmy, breezy and tropical! Not too humid but I got burned after two hours in the sun.

The first stop you should make in Key West is to your local "scooter rental" place. (There's not much parking and you get around easier). What you see here is a glorified golf cart that resembles an "eggshell". They are a blast! Everywhere we went people "rubber-necked" to see this cool vehicle cruising Key West. A group of us met down there for vacation so it was more practical than scooters. (considering we needed a designated driver!)

NEXT STOP:

DRY TORTUGAS

Take a seaplane to the Dry Tortugas National Park. It's a blast! They show you shipwrecks on the way. If you prefer a slower mode, take a catamaran or other boat!

Once you arrive you can have a picnic, take a walk through the "million-brick" fort, lay out on the beaches or go snorkeling. (we did all of the aforementioned, but while snorkeling we met some reef sharks up close. Needless to say, I'm shopping for a new water activity!)

LOTS TO DO!

You can go shopping at Mallory Square, an outdoor marketplace on the boardwalk where there is also a sunset festival every evening.

You can see street performers while you stroll, shop the artisan booths and then enjoy outdoor dining with your sweetheart at the Cuban restaurant for an authentic meal sipping pina coladas, while the sounds of Cuban Salsa play throughout the romantic sunset! Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is close by as well as Kelly McGillis' place, Mangoes, Hooters, Planet Hollywood and so much shopping, you can walk for days! Wyland has two galleries in town! Ernest Hemingway's house is a museum to tour.

The nightlife is spectacular! If you like to dance you have many choices. From live bands to high energy club beats, karaoke bars and folk singers. There's something for everyone in Key West.

If you like to fish, you can go on a charter, rent a boat, or go 45 minutes into Marathon and fish from the pier at Bahia Honda Park into beautiful blue-green ocean! (we didn't quite catch any fish that day!)

If you fly directly into Key West you will miss other great Keys; Hawks Cay, Key Largo, Islamorada, if you don't have a car.

If you're planning to go "south" for your honeymoon, Florida is a great choice. You can go to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and take a day cruise or take a quick trip to the carribbean! The weather is warmer than Seattle and there's a lot to do. Great place for adventures!

Visit the Keys at:

www.flakeys.com

A Amore' Events & Entertainment nor Mari Odette were paid a fee for this referral. We willingly refer this site!


	Key West, Florida All of the photos were taken on Kodak disposable cameras! From The SeaPlane over Key West As most of you know, I'm single, so when I vacation (which isn't often considering our busy seasons in Seattle) I try to hook up with friends or family around the country I haven't seen in awhile. Fourth of July Celebration - Destination; Key West, Florida. The furthest point south of Seattle in the United States! Please keep in mind that for some reason, this year was a strange year for weather in Key West. Last year it was sunny and humid the whole time. This year it was warm enough to wear shorts and swimwear but there were as many clouds as we see in Seattle! It was still balmy, breezy and tropical! Not too humid but I got burned after two hours in the sun. The first stop you should make in Key West is to your local "scooter rental" place. (There's not much parking and you get around easier). What you see here is a glorified golf cart that resembles an "eggshell". They are a blast! Everywhere we went people "rubber-necked" to see this cool vehicle cruising Key West. A group of us met down there for vacation so it was more practical than scooters. (considering we needed a designated driver!) NEXT STOP: DRY TORTUGAS Take a seaplane to the Dry Tortugas National Park. It's a blast! They show you shipwrecks on the way. If you prefer a slower mode, take a catamaran or other boat! Once you arrive you can have a picnic, take a walk through the "million-brick" fort, lay out on the beaches or go snorkeling. (we did all of the aforementioned, but while snorkeling we met some reef sharks up close. Needless to say, I'm shopping for a new water activity!) LOTS TO DO! You can go shopping at Mallory Square, an outdoor marketplace on the boardwalk where there is also a sunset festival every evening. You can see street performers while you stroll, shop the artisan booths and then enjoy outdoor dining with your sweetheart at the Cuban restaurant for an authentic meal sipping pina coladas, while the sounds of Cuban Salsa play throughout the romantic sunset! Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is close by as well as Kelly McGillis' place, Mangoes, Hooters, Planet Hollywood and so much shopping, you can walk for days! Wyland has two galleries in town! Ernest Hemingway's house is a museum to tour. The nightlife is spectacular! If you like to dance you have many choices. From live bands to high energy club beats, karaoke bars and folk singers. There's something for everyone in Key West. If you like to fish, you can go on a charter, rent a boat, or go 45 minutes into Marathon and fish from the pier at Bahia Honda Park into beautiful blue-green ocean! (we didn't quite catch any fish that day!) If you fly directly into Key West you will miss other great Keys; Hawks Cay, Key Largo, Islamorada, if you don't have a car. If you're planning to go "south" for your honeymoon, Florida is a great choice. You can go to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and take a day cruise or take a quick trip to the carribbean! The weather is warmer than Seattle and there's a lot to do. Great place for adventures! Visit the Keys at: www.flakeys.com A Amore' Events & Entertainment nor Mari Odette were paid a fee for this referral. We willingly refer this site!