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Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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01/09/2017 04:11 PM
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Due to other family commitments, we do not have enough vacation days to make the trip to SXM - so we are going to use our vacation days to drive from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West & then back to Ft. Lauderdale in July - we would like to stay one or two nights on the way down and are looking for advice as to what keys/islands/cities to stop on, places to stay, places to eat, things we must see, etc. We are not looking for fancy - but we are looking for good seafood & good local bars. Also, we have been to Key West a few times on a cruise ship, so we know what we want to see there, but need advice on places to eat & places to stay. We are not interested in doing anything in the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area, as we lived there for 12 years & have seen & done all we want in that area - we are looking for things between Marathon & Key West. Thank you in advance for your help.
Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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We absolutely love Islamorada! We just stayed at The Drop Anchor Resort in November and will be back there often. Look at their website and make your own judgement. Go to the Island Grill for awesome Tuna Nachos, burgers, etc. Drive south about three miles (?) ( address is 77522 ) and just over one of the bridges you'll see a place called Robbie's on the right which we really enjoyed as well. Tableside at the water and docks, watch Manatees and Tarpon, great food/drink. LOTS of unique arts/craft stands all over. Don't miss Lorelie's for a sunset either.
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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01/09/2017 04:49 PM
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BerneandGary
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Thanks - that is exactly the kind of info we are looking for.
Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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01/19/2017 09:48 PM
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BEERMAN did his normal great trip report a few years ago on same, including red Mustang convertible! Search to find.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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02/06/2017 10:15 PM
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Thank you for the recommendation on Mrs. Mac's kitchen - we are planning on spending 2 nights in Islamorada & 3 nights in Key West. We have been to Key West several times & plan on spending time at several of our favorite bars (Hog's Breath, Captain Tony's & Smokin Tuna to name a few) while there. We are renting at a bed & breakfast a few blocks off Duval. Thanks for the info & tip on getting coupons!
Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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02/13/2017 01:37 AM
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The Postcard Inn is where we were thinking of staying!
Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - Need Advice
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02/14/2017 01:47 PM
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We stayed at the La Jolla resort for a few days on our way through and had a good time, in a lost 50's sort of way. Also did Lime tree Bay and that was very nice (except the weather was miserable so couldn't really take advantage of it.)
Kirk in Maryland
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