{"id":18682,"date":"2022-06-28T18:23:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T01:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/?p=18682"},"modified":"2024-03-12T10:58:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:58:14","slug":"key-west-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/key-west-travel-tips-186822022\/","title":{"rendered":"Key West : A paradise island in South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key West is the last island of a series of islets in the Keys archipelago, at the southern tip of Florida. Tourists usually go there during their stay in Miami, by car.<\/p>\n<p>This island is about 3 hours by car <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/miami-beach-tips-travel-186512022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>from Miami Beach<\/strong><\/a>, and 150 kilometers north of the coast of Cuba, magical right?<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of the Caribbean Sea, this island is also called the Conch Republic, and benefits from splendid sunsets, I must confess that I have never witnessed such sunsets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-1.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-1-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-6.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-6-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most magical part is the last moments of light, when the sun seems to hide in the sea, this moment lasts only a few minutes, or even seconds and if you have the chance to go to Key West, it will remain an unforgettable memory, believe me.<\/p>\n<p>I was lucky enough to spend a magical week on this island in 2014 and 2018, and I wanted to share with you my best photos and tips.<\/p>\n<p>Where is Key West located?<\/p>\n<p>Key West is a small island off the coast of the United States, in the south of Florida. You can get there from <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/travel\/miami\/\"   title=\"Miami\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Miami<\/a> by car, the trip is about 3h20 and will allow you to see incredible landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>A large part of the road that connects the mainland to the island is on the sea, which will take your breath away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-plan.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-plan.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-plan-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d925513.8031754873!2d-81.59801266370287!3d25.036228789104946!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88d1b134ad952377%3A0x3fcee92f77463b5e!2sKey+West%2C+Floride+33040!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sus!4v1553489676846\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What to do in Key West (Florida) ?<\/h2>\n<p>Good question! And you know what? I have the answer! Having stayed there twice, here are my suggestions of activities to do once arrived in Key West:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water games (Water scooter, Trip sunset on a boat, scuba diving&#8230;) this website offers you to book online your water activities : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.furycat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.furycat.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Have your breakfast in the excellent French bakery La Grignote at 1211 Duval street.<\/li>\n<li>Take a Ghosts &amp; Gravestones Tour in Key West : Yes, it&#8217;s a ghost tour on a bus, I won&#8217;t tell you more, but you can book your tickets on this website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghostsandgravestones.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ghostsandgravestones.com<\/a>, you&#8217;ll love it !<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Key West Aquarium and discover the aquatic diversity of the Keys.<\/li>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/visit-everglades-miami-244622024\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"8\">trip to the Everglades<\/a> and see the alligators! There are several tourist kiosks on Duval Street, so don&#8217;t hesitate to go to one of them and ask for advice.<\/li>\n<li>The weather is nice almost all year round, so consider relaxing on one of the many beaches and enjoying the sun.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, go to dinner at the Westin Sunset Key Beach hotel restaurant&#8230; you have to take a shuttle boat to get to a more or less private island, where a part is reserved for the hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-en-floride.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"800\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-en-floride.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-en-floride-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-en-floride-768x716.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant at the Westin Sunset Key Beach Hotel is a magical place, remember to arrive before sunset, it&#8217;s absolutely romantic! Here&#8217;s an Instagram photo below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.055555555555557% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOLJHXChpum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunday island vibes #sunsetkey #keywest #theluxurycollection #beautifuldestinations #sunsetkeyandmecontest @furykeywest<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">Une photo publi\u00e9e par Sunset Key Cottages (@sunsetkeykw) le <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-18T21:47:03+00:00\">18 D\u00e9c. 2016 \u00e0 13h47 PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And here are some pictures of my first stay in the Keys :<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-sunset.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-sunset-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-4.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-3.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-2.jpg\" alt=\"Key west travel tips\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reead.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/key-west-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full 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