By: Wain Roy
If you’ve had enough of a hectic time at work or at home and raring to plop on some good vacation spot, head straight for the Key West in Florida Keys. Now if you haven’t heard of it yet, you sure must improve on your GK. Kidding! Well, Key West is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for all that it offers its visitors. Known for its beauty, history and unrestrained fun options, this place is a top choice for many travelers.
It would probably require pages to give you a detailed idea on its various attractions, but here a brief would sure help you have some idea and help you decide your next vacation.
Warm-up Attractions: There are splendid museums for those to whom history attracts. Then there’s the famous Key West Aquarium and the lighthouse for everyone to watch in jaw-dropped wonder. The Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, the cemetery, the Dry Tortugas Ferry, the Shipwreck Historium, the Conch Tour Train, the Hemingway House and there’s more to fascinate you.
Nightlife: To add to the allure of the place, Key West has an enviable list of bars and lounges to quench all ‘thirst”. There are plush resorts with piano bars and sunset views and there are also the whacky local taverns, and there are also places where you can loosen up with nightlong live music, foot-tapping and good grub. In a nutshell, the night would be forever young!
Cruises: Key West is famous for its cruises. You can take a cruise in a private sunset charter or in a luxury yacht for bareboat sailing or you can choose a historic tall-ship or even take the catamaran booze cruises. But once you take a cruise, you’ll remember this out-of-the-world tropical experience for a lifetime!
Scuba & Parasailing: The aqua-wonders of the place would thrill you no less. For more adventure and pep in your vacation, go for scuba diving and explore the underwater beauty of Key West. Sand Key is one very popular diving spots off Key West. And if you’ve plunged in too deep, you can switch tastes and aim high next—for parasailing above the emerald waters would take you on a different high. Do it yourself to know it.
Fishing: Here’s a good bait! Key West has fishing opportunities like no other. So once you’re there hook up to the rich fishing spots in and around the place. You can hire guides anytime to take you to the right place for an outstanding fishing experience.
Others: That apart, there are still loads to do when you’re in. You can go dolphin-watching with your kids, or you can go kayaking and snorkeling with your sweetheart or you may take eco-tours with your whole family while on your Key West vacation. Alternatively, you may go shopping at the island’s popular shopping street—Duval Street, which has some of the best shops.
If you’ve had enough of a hectic time at work or at home and raring to plop on some good vacation spot, head straight for the Key West in Florida Keys. Now if you haven’t heard of it yet, you sure must improve on your GK. Kidding! Well, Key West is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for all that it offers its visitors. Known for its beauty, history and unrestrained fun options, this place is a top choice for many travelers.
It would probably require pages to give you a detailed idea on its various attractions, but here a brief would sure help you have some idea and help you decide your next vacation.
Warm-up Attractions: There are splendid museums for those to whom history attracts. Then there’s the famous Key West Aquarium and the lighthouse for everyone to watch in jaw-dropped wonder. The Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, the cemetery, the Dry Tortugas Ferry, the Shipwreck Historium, the Conch Tour Train, the Hemingway House and there’s more to fascinate you.
Nightlife: To add to the allure of the place, Key West has an enviable list of bars and lounges to quench all ‘thirst”. There are plush resorts with piano bars and sunset views and there are also the whacky local taverns, and there are also places where you can loosen up with nightlong live music, foot-tapping and good grub. In a nutshell, the night would be forever young!
Cruises: Key West is famous for its cruises. You can take a cruise in a private sunset charter or in a luxury yacht for bareboat sailing or you can choose a historic tall-ship or even take the catamaran booze cruises. But once you take a cruise, you’ll remember this out-of-the-world tropical experience for a lifetime!
Scuba & Parasailing: The aqua-wonders of the place would thrill you no less. For more adventure and pep in your vacation, go for scuba diving and explore the underwater beauty of Key West. Sand Key is one very popular diving spots off Key West. And if you’ve plunged in too deep, you can switch tastes and aim high next—for parasailing above the emerald waters would take you on a different high. Do it yourself to know it.
Fishing: Here’s a good bait! Key West has fishing opportunities like no other. So once you’re there hook up to the rich fishing spots in and around the place. You can hire guides anytime to take you to the right place for an outstanding fishing experience.
Others: That apart, there are still loads to do when you’re in. You can go dolphin-watching with your kids, or you can go kayaking and snorkeling with your sweetheart or you may take eco-tours with your whole family while on your Key West vacation. Alternatively, you may go shopping at the island’s popular shopping street—Duval Street, which has some of the best shops.










