Added: 05/13/2006 |
Celebrate life at Key West hotels and resorts.Key West is a truly magical place. If you have visited here before, you are probably still talking about your vacation here and have some fond memories of a fabulous Key West sunset, walking down an Old Town lane and smelling the jasmine, or singing along downtown to a popular duo at one of the bars on Duval Street.
Key West is a city located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city of Key West stands on an island of the same name at the westernmost tip of the Florida Keys. It is also the southern terminus of U.S. 1. Key West is about 150 miles southwest of Miami, Florida and 90 miles north of Havana, Cuba. Key West is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships. The Key West International Airport provides airline service. Key West hotels and guesthouses are available for lodging. Many restaurants offer a choice of indoor or outdoor dining.
Key West has a large gay and lesbian population and is a popular international gay tourist destination. The Key West Business Guild is the nation's first and oldest continuous gay and lesbian chamber of commerce. Key West is known for its tolerance and acceptance and has adopted the diversity motto "One Human Family" to reflect a desire to treat all people with respect and dignity. Key West is home to many eccentric residents and visitors who have traveled to the end of the road (U.S. Highway 1) to find individual freedom.
Key West includes a certain off-beat sense of celebration. Each day's sunset 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. Key West is for many the greatest city in America. Its population is a patchwork quilt of the most culturally diverse elements imaginable, stitched together with the sturdy threads of acceptance and the desire to celebrate life.
With so much history, beauty, and revelry, it's no wonder that Key West is at the top of many traveler's lists.
When planning holidays to Key West, the most important decision that needs to be made early on is what type of lodging you may choose and what Key West hotels and resorts are best suited for your budget.
Accommodations in Key West run the scale from high-end luxury to basic economy. There are small Key West hotels and motels, inns, charming guesthouses, even fully equipped condo rentals and large waterfront resorts. Occupancy rates vary greatly throughout the year. They are highest between Christmas and Easter and for special events and three to four day minimum stays for holidays. Top rates apply during major events like October's Fantasy Fest and the lobster mini-season in late summer. There can be great deals in the fall and early December is really a terrific time - no lines, moderate temperatures and lower humidity.
Many websites feature the best selection of Key West hotels at internet-only prices. They offer Key West Hotes, motels and resorts listings in Key West, Florida Keys. Lodging selections are from luxury to budget accommodations. Here are just a few of them.
Key Lime Inn Key West is a historic hotel in prime Old Town setting. AAA rated 3 diamonds. There are restaurants, nightlife spots, and beaches near there. To find Southernmost hotel & resorts , follow footprints in the sand to the heart of it all. At the edge of the Atlantic you'll find Old Town Resorts offering 4 distinctly unique prop. Ocean Key is an intimate world-class resort, where sunkissed days glide effortlessly into moonlit nights... and every sunset is a celebration.
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