Key West, Florida – What to expect

Key West is a beautiful island city at the southernmost end of United States Route 01, the longest north-south road in the Country.  Just off the Miami mainland coastline, Key West is the westernmost island connected by the highway in the Florida Keys cluster. Key West features a unique blend of cultural influences from the mainland north and the southern neighbours. The colourful history of the four- by two-mile island is filled with tales of death and rebirth. Key West’s early economy relied heavily on sponge-fishing and the risky but lucrative “wrecking,” where locals salvaged the goods of ships that run aground in the shallow waters surrounding the island. The island is about 153 km north of Cuba at their closest points. The piece of land is closer to Cuba than it is to America.

Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:

1. The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 23.3°C  and an average low of 18.3°C
2. An Average meal for one person costs about 20.$78 in a non-expensive restaurant.
3. A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about 5.$36 on an average.
4. A Liter of gas Costs 0.$94.
5. A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around $100.
6. The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 2,064$

Main Attractions:

1. Duval Street: This is the place to begin your exploration, or perhaps end a day-tour. Historic homes surrounded by some city’s most popular attractions can be found along this area, which stretches from Mallory Square to the Southernmost Point marker.

2. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory: Take a walk amongst over 50 species of butterflies in the natural garden habitat of a glass conservatory. Besides the colourful butterflies, there are over 20 species of exotic birds that reside here, making a visit to the conservatory a truly special experience

3. Dry Tortugas National Park: An archipelago of seven reef islands located around 65 miles south of Key West. They were so named by Ponce de Leon due to the number of turtles so abundantly found on the islands. The “dry” part was added later, referring to the lack of fresh water on these islands. Covered with beautiful soft sand beaches and excellent opportunities for snorkeling add to the allure of this amazing destination.