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One grand prize winner will win a 4-day/3-night trip for two to visit Key West, Florida.

Trip includes:

• Round trip economy air transportation
• Use of economy car rental for the length of the trip.
• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights.
• Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour for two
• Day Trip with Snorkeling Excursion to Dry Tortugas National Park for two

(ARV $6,795)

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Keeping you informed about most things travel, win a trip to bahamas, maui or key west from michelob ultra (3 winners).

In the sweepstakes, there will be three lucky winner with trips for 4 being awarded to Berry Islands, Bahamas, Maui, Hawaii and Key West, Florida! If the winners don’t want to take the trip, they could also choose to accept a couple of very generous pre-paid cards.

I haven’t been to any of the destinations for the trips being give away so I’d love to win any of the prizes

Let’s take a closer look at the sweepstakes.

The Prizes :

MIXED BERRY GRAND PRIZE :  A trip for 4  to the Berry Islands, Bahamas

Prize includes:

• One $5,200.00 pre-paid that card that may be used to arrange round-trip coach air transportation to Nassau and round trip airfare from Nassau to the Berry Islands
• Round trip transfers upon arrival to Nassau to takeoff location for the Berry Islands;
• Accommodations for four nights (2 bedroom lodge)
• 1-day boat charter
• One $4,920.00 pre-paid card

MANGO GRAND PRIZE : A trip for 4 to the island of Maui, Hawaii

Prize Includes:

• One $5,200.00 pre-paid card that may be used to arrange round-trip coach air transportation from gateway city nearest winner’s home to Maui, Hawaii
• Accommodations for four nights (2 bedroom villa)
• Round-trip ground transportation from airport to accommodations
• Private luau including food, beverage, musical entertainment and hula dance lessons
• One $5,370.00 pre-paid card

CITRUS GRAND PRIZE : A trip for 4 to Key West, Florida

• One $3,400.00 pre-paid card that may be used to arrange for round-trip coach air transportation from gateway city nearest winner’s home to the Key West, Florida;
• Accommodations for four consecutive nights (2 bedroom villa; a chef prepared dinner including a citrus infused menu served in a citrus grove
• Round trip transportation to the dinner
• One $5,520.00 pre-paid card

The Rules :

• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of entry
• Winner can forfeit the travel prize and take both pre-paid cards
• Trip must be completed within one year of winner being declared the official winner
• Limit one (1) entry into each Prize Draw per person per day of the Sweepstakes Period.  A “day” is defined as a twenty-four (24) hour period that begins at 12:00:00 a.m. EDT and ends on the same day at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT

Sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT on September 6, 2021, 2021.

Find out more and enter for a chance to win the prizes daily at:

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• Citrus Grand Prize

Just a FYI- you need to enter at the specific site to get an entry for each of the prizes. Good Luck!

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Enter The Deep Eddy House in Key West Sweepstakes Promotion by April 30, 2024, for your chance to win a trip for two to Key West, Florida for six people! This prize includes round-trip airfare for six, a three-night stay in a private villa, a privately cooked dinner by a professional chef at the Villa, a three-day car rental, and fun experiences you and your guests will remember for a lifetime! Enter today for your chance to win this $50,000 vacation! Good luck!

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To be eligible all you have to do is share a photo from a past Key West vacation and add the hashtag #FuryKeyWest on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. (If you’ve never been to Key West but really want to go, just get creative with your photo!) If you’re in Key West now on one of our boats, snap a vacation pic and you might just be back before you realize it!

We announced our first winner a couple of days ago to Instagram follower @TylerPeteDavis. Congrats! So how can you ensure your eligibility and increase your chances of winning? Follow these tips below:

Make sure you follow the rules. You must Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Instagram or Twitter.  And make sure you tag your picture with #FuryKeyWest

• Make sure you post directly to our wall and NOT as a comment on a post. We want to maximize the beauty of your photo and it gets lost and looks teeny tiny on a comment thread.
• If you post to your own wall using #FuryKeyWest, make sure the post is public in order to be eligible
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We’re also highlighting some of our favorite photos on the Win A Trip page  https://www.furycat.com/key-west/win-a-trip.php . If you see your photo there you can share it on your Facebook and Twitter pages to spread the word. Take a look to see if your picture is there and get some inspiration from others!

Above all, have fun with the contest! We wish you all the best of luck. Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for contest news and announcements. We can’t wait to see who wins this month!

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In Florida, even winter is packed full of moments of sunshine. Like feeling the ocean breeze or jumping into a spring that’s 72 degrees all year round. And with plenty more of those moments to go around, we’re happy to share. Find your moment of sunshine at VISITFLORIDA.com . 

•Five (5) nights’ accommodations at La Concha Key West •Sightseeing tour with Conch Tour Train •VIP attraction passes for four (4) with The Florida Keys & Key West •Round-trip coach class air transportation for four (4) to Key West, Florida •A six-day full-size car rental

As the shining star of Duval Street, La Concha Key West presents a hip, lively atmosphere in an historic landmark Key West location. Offering intimate accommodations that honor the historic footprint of the 1920’s hotel, and are famous for regularly hosting a number of illustrious guests, La Concha Key West is a boutique hotel experience surrounded by playful Key West nightlife. 

Most notably, literary legends Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams were frequent guests of the hotel and it has been said they completed some of their most distinguished work during their time spent at La Concha Key West. 

A departure from the traditional Key West vibe, Wine-O bar and lounge boasts contemporary décor while Top Spa, the rooftop spa with breathtaking views from the highest vantage point in Key West, lures guests into relaxation. Serving as the prelude to Duval Street, poolside lounging and 430 Duval present cocktails and Key West flavors for all tastes. 

See the Best on the train tour that’s been entertaining visitors to the Island City of Key West, Florida since 1958. The Conch Train is one of Florida’s most popular attractions, and for a good reason. Our expert ‘engineers’ and friendly staff have delighted over 15 million guests with legends such as Ernest Hemingway and lores of this charming tropical paradise. Your tour of Key West will give you a conch’s eye view of all the wonderful Key West attractions. No Key West vacation is complete without The World Famous Conch Tour Train. 

See below for complete rules. For Metro’s terms and conditions, click here . This sweepstakes is valid and open for entry from 1/5/18 through 1/24/18.

Void outside of the United States. Do not proceed to enter if you are not at least 21 years of age and a legal resident of, and located within the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts. By participating, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this sweepstakes.

• No purchase necessary to enter or win.
• Sweepstakes Period: The “Win a trip for 4 to Key West, Florida” (the “Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on Jan. 5, 2018 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 24, 2018 (“Sweepstakes Period”).
• Sponsor: SB New York, Inc. d/b/a Metro US, 120 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, NY 10271 (“Sponsor”) on behalf of its prize provider, VISIT FLORIDA (“Prize Provider”).
• To Enter: Visit the Metro Sweepstakes Website: http://www.metro.us/games/sweepstakes/enter-chance-to-win-trip-to-key-we… the Sweepstakes Period and follow the instructions to complete the Sweepstakes entry registration form, including your full name, address, phone number and email address. Sponsor is not responsible for entries not received due to electronic or technical reasons beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control. Entries submitted in violation of these Official Rules, or generated by script, macro or other automated means or practices, or by any means which subvert the entry process will be void. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 24, 2018 to be eligible. All entries become the property of SB New York, Inc. and will not be returned.

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to: (i) verify any element of any entry, related materials or entrant’s eligibility; (ii) to request additional information; and (iii) to disqualify any entrant whose participation may subject the Sweepstakes, Sponsor or Sponsor’s advertisers, clients, or customers to controversy or negative publicity. By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to provide any documentation or information deemed necessary by, and in a form acceptable to, Sponsor to satisfy the above requirement if asked by Sponsor to do so.

• Limit: Entries are limited to one (1) entry per person per day.
• Eligibility: This Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, who are 24 years of age and older as of date of entry. Employees of Sponsor, Prize Provider VISIT FLORIDA and any other organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion of the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective parents, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter or win.
• Prize Drawing: One potential winner will be randomly selected on or about Jan. 25, 2018, from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
• Winner Notification: The potential winner will be notified by registered mail, email or phone and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, IRS W9 form, and Liability/Publicity Release (except where prohibited) within three (3) business days of date of notification or an alternate winner may be selected in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. If such documents are not returned within the specified time period, prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, Sponsor is unable to contact potential winner or potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, an alternate winner may be selected. Travel companions of winner may also be required to sign and return a Travel Liability Waiver.
• Round-trip coach class air transportation, from a major airport near the winner’s residence, for four (4) people (the winner and up to three (3) additional individuals designated in writing by winner) to Key West, Florida. All travel must begin and end at the same major airport. Winner is responsible for ground transportation to/from the airport at point of origin. Airline shall be selected in the sole discretion of the Prize Provider. Sweepstakes winner and the additional individuals must provide all documents required for air travel in the United States. Stopovers, open jaws, circle trips or frequent traveler mileages are not permitted. Once passengers are ticketed, an airline change fee must be paid by the winner to change flights or dates of travel. Additional costs including, but not limited to, seat assignments, baggage fees, etc. are determined by selected airline and will be the responsibility of the winner.
• Five (5) consecutive nights’ accommodations at LaConcha Key West. Based on availability at time of booking (room and tax only).
• Sightseeing tour with Conch Tour Train.
• VIP attraction passes for four (4) with The Florida Keys & Key West.
• A six (6) day full-size rental car.

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10 Things To Do In Key West: Complete Guide To The Florida Keys

T he Florida Keys are flocked to annually as Americans attempt to escape the frigid temperatures of the northern states . During the winter months, the crowds of tourists swell as travelers seek sunning 70 degrees or higher days and pristine beaches. Key West is, of course, famous for its stunning beaches and location at the western end of the Florida Keys. Those that live in the Keys are well known for their live-in-the-moment philosophy, and some famous names have even called Key West their home.

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett once lived in Key West, and writers Judy Blume and Earnest Hemingway also called Key West home. It is easy to see what drew them here, stretches of beautiful beaches with their famously numerous conches, fine weather most of the year, and wonders to be discovered beneath the waves.

UPDATE: 2023/07/21 18:18 EST BY NOAH STAATS

There's Much More To Do While In Key West, Florida!

This article has been updated with new spots to see in Key West, as well as helpful information for Florida visitors. Whether travelers want to explore a World War ship, lay in the sand, head downtown, check out a lighthouse, or even view the southern tip of the USA, Key West is the perfect summer destination!

Things To Do

Key West is the furthest west of all the Keys and the furthest from Florida’s mainland. This reclusive destination has been the home of writers and musicians who were inspired by the beauty of the place. Today, it is a traveler’s dream. Here is our ultimate travel guide to Key West.

Relax On Smathers Beach

• Address : 2601 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM

One of the first things people in Key West want to do is head to Smathers Beach. Here, tourists can experience one of the most popular beaches in the Keys, as well as relax and unwind in the soft white sand.

Travelers recommend this beach because of its soft, rock-free sand, which can make a difference when walking around. The clear blue water is another major plus, making this a top choice for those wanting some sun (and fun).

Climb The Key West Lighthouse

• Address : 938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM

Another thing to see while in Key West is the city's iconic and historic lighthouse. Here, people can check out a nearby museum of the lighthouse and climb up the structure on guided tours.

This attraction gets popular during weekends and holidays, so that is something to remember. Furthermore, the Key West Lighthouse has been fully restored and boasts many nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches. It's located right in the center of the city!

Enjoy The Vista At Southernmost Point Of The Continental U.S.A.

• Address : 1400 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Open 24 hours, seven days a week

One fun thing to do while in Key West is to head to the Southernmost Point of the Continental US. Here, tourists can experience the "tip" of our country, as well as snap photos of the panoramic water views.

The Southernmost Point Buoy is an anchored concrete buoy in Key West, Florida, one of the main draws to the attraction. This location is only 18 miles above sea level and the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American states.

What's nice about this location is that it's free for people to visit, making it perfect for large groups or anyone trying to save money while in South Florida.

• There are tours and events offered here, and those have fees.

See Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

• Address : 601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM

The Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, also known simply as Fort Taylor, is a historic site and park open to the public in Key West, Florida. Here, people can enjoy the beautiful weather and soak up a bit of history and is centered on a Civil War-era fort located near the southern tip of the city.

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park spans 87 acres and is open from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. For travelers interested in history and wanting to skip the lines or crowd downtown, this is the place to go in Key West.

Indulge In History At USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum

• Address : Southard St, Key West, FL 33041
• Hours : Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM

As one of only two preserved Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutters, USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum stands as a national treasure, as well as a great spot to spend an afternoon in Key West, Florida.

This 327 Foot museum ship from WWII and Vietnam served the US between 1936 and 1988 and still stands for people to head inside and check out. What's unique about this attraction is that guided tours are available, as well as interactive displays and historical data and imagery from the war.

• Tickets start at $15 for those 13+.
• Children 7-12 are only $5, and anyone under seven is free to enter.

This is a nice option for families with young kids and could be a nice way to escape the sun in the Keys.

Tour The Ernest Hemingway Home And Museum

• Address : 907 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Daily from 9 AM to 5 PM

For ten years, Earnest Hemingway lived and wrote in Key West . During his time in Key West, he would write seventy percent of the entirety of his life’s work while living in this home. Today, it has been transformed into a museum providing travelers with guided tours every fifteen minutes from nine to five.

The Museum is even available for weddings and corporate events. Recognized by the Library of Congress for its importance, this is a must-visit location for lovers of both literature and architecture. Travelers may even catch sight of the world-famous polydactyl (six-toed) cats.

Adventure To Dry Tortugas National Park

• Consists of 70 small islands that can be accessed by boat.

Not necessarily close to Key West, but about 70 miles west, the remote Dry Tortugas National Park won’t get much closer to travelers than during a stay in Key West. This 100-square mile park, despite “dry” being in the name, is mostly open water with seven small islands.

This park is only accessible by boat or seaplane, and despite being so out of the way, its picturesque blue waters, coral reefs, marine life, and vast assortment of birds make this a truly stunning must-visit destination.

Related: Combine Dolphin Watching With Snorkeling On This Exciting Key West Tour

Visit Key West Butterfly And Nature Conservatory

• Address : 1316 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
• Hours : Open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a great destination for travelers to experience nature without traveling too far. Here, travelers will discover free-flying butterflies, exotic birds, and glorious flamingos soaring around the glass-domed tropical butterfly habitat. Travelers with kids will find this to be a great stop.

Explore Mallory Square

• Address : 420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040

Set on Key West’s historic waterfront, Mallory Square is where travelers will find most of what is fun and famous on the island. The square is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and other popular attractions.

Many travelers will arrive in the square in the morning and stay until evening. There is always something happening in Mallory Square.

Traverse Duval Street

• Address : Duval Street, Key West, Florida, 33040

Duval Street is the other destination that is home to a number of Key West's best shops and attractions. Duval Street is home to venues that can be referred to as adult Disneyland, as their more ways for travelers to entertain themselves than can be appropriately accomplished in a day.

A walk down Duval Street is a great way to discover something new or exciting.

Brief Guide To The Best Keys (Other Than Key West)

Travelers may want to know a little bit about the other Keys as well, so here is a brief guide to what the best of the Florida Keyes, aside from Key West.

The most accessible of the Florida Keys, Key Largo, is just a few minutes' drive from Florida’s mainland. However, it feels a world apart. Home to abundant wildlife and often the set of movies, exploring Key Largo is a popular pastime.

Many enjoy scuba diving or hiking around the island's coast. Destinations like Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and Everglades National Park are great for exploration, and those who want to catch sight of the American Crocodile should visit Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Islamorada

This village encompasses six of the Florida Keys, all known for their coral reefs. The Theater of the Sea, found in Islamorada, features encounters with dolphins that are always popular with travelers.

The History of Diving Museum is a destination for divers and includes a 16th-century treasure chest as an exhibition. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park and Indian Key Historic State Park are popular destinations for lovers of nature and the past.

Key Marathon

Extremely popular with fishermen, Key Marathon is known for having the best fishing in the world. It is also home to stunning beaches and warm tropical weather, making it a draw for travelers and a popular place to live.

Big Pine Key

The primary draw for Big Pine Key is its tranquil environment and aesthetic natural scenery. The Key is known for its outdoor activities, such as fishing, walking and biking, and discovering wildlife.

For those that want to get into the water, Big Pine Key is also a go-to destination for snorkeling and diving.

Best Time To Visit Key West

The best time to go, according to popular opinion, appears to be between March and May. Travelers may run into a college spring break crowd in April, but other than that, the majority of the winter crowd that flocked to Key West for the season will have left.

Winter is the busiest and priciest time to visit Key West. Like the birds, the humans of North America also enjoy a southern migration during the winter , and with temperatures in the 70s and 80s all through the frigid northern months, it is easy to understand why.

The summer is actually the least popular time to visit Key West. The rain and humidity often keep travelers away. Fall is another season to consider. However, the risk of hurricanes from June to November is often enough to keep many travelers away.

Travelers should also watch out for price hikes that occur during events like Key West Pride and Fantasy Fest.

Best Ways To Get Around Key West

Key West is a unique destination, and its transportation options reflect it. To help travelers out, here is a guide to the best ways to get around Key West.

In general, it is not recommended to rent a car if travelers are flying into Key West. Travelers may be able to justify it if they are staying in New Town, where they will have a little bit of a commute to the Old Town, but even then, parking is a challenge and often an annoyance, especially when travelers have other options.

Those staying in Old Town will find that renting a car is an unnecessary expense that just creates another burden. Travelers may look at the cost of taxis and deem them too costly, but with all the fees associated with renting and parking a car, travelers will likely find that they aren’t saving enough money, if any at all, to justify it.

If driving in was how travelers arrived in Key West, they would likely find it easier not to use the vehicle much during their stay.

Old Town, Key West, is the most popular destination for travelers, yet it takes up less than two square miles. The island is mostly flat, too, with its highest point being 18 feet above sea level.

All of this, combined with the stunning aesthetic beauty of the neighborhoods in Key West, makes the island incredibly walkable. It is also generally recommended that travelers spend time walking while in Key West to truly enjoy the island's beauty at their own pace.

By Taxi, Uber, or Lyft

Traditional taxi services are still prevalent in Key West, with a variety of companies to choose from.

Travelers can order specific taxis, and even those with a bike rack, if travelers get a bit tired or hot riding around the Island. Uber and Lyft have also been recently added to travelers’ options.

But, if travelers are set on using a traditional cab, they should download the app, TaxiASAP, to have traditional licensed taxis come and pick them up.

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By Bicycling

For travelers who want to get around a bit quicker than walking, bicycling in Key West is highly recommended. Travelers will even be able to find weekly rentals that will usually cost around $50. One of the best bike shops on the island is Island Bicycles which can be found at 929 Truman Avenue.

This is a great spot to pick up the perfect bike to spend the week cruising around on.

Key West is incredibly bicycle-friendly, but travelers do need to make sure to follow traffic laws as they always do and do make sure to use a bike lock.

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By Electric Car or Moped

Small electric cars and Mopeds have steadily grown in popularity in Key West. Electric cars, often called eggs, are becoming more popular to rent. They come in a variety of sizes and can carry up to six, but the larger cars still run into a similar issue that normal cars have, and that's parking.

Travelers who are familiar with riding Mopeds and scooters will find that they are much more convenient for getting around the city. However, it needs to be strongly stated that those who do not have experience riding motorcycles, scooters, or Mopeds, should not ride them in Key West.

It may look easy, but inexperienced riders are often caught by surprise, and the injuries from a crash on a two-wheeled vehicle can be life-altering. Also, the Florida Keys have a lenient helmet law; it shouldn't matter if travelers don’t need to wear one. They absolutely should. Don’t ruin a trip to Key West with a tragic motorbike accident.

Where To Eat In Key West

Key West has a mix of all sorts of places to find food. To help travelers save some time and try Kew West’s best, here are three must-dine destinations.

Key Plaza Creperie

Travelers who are looking for a special way to start their day should check out Key Plaza Creperie . This European-style high-end bistro specializes in crepes and galettes while also serving breakfast dishes, homemade soups, paninis, wraps, salads, and quesadillas.

One weekend, travelers can look forward to mimosas and eggs benedict.

• Address - 1105 Key Plaza, Key West, FL 33040
• Contact - +1 305-517-6032
• Cost - $$-$$$
• Fan-Favorite - Honey Almond Crepe

Clemente's Trolley Pizzeria

Quality pizza may be a challenge to find across the Keys, but Clement’s Trolley Pizzeria provides Key West with some of the best pizza and service found across the Keys. Their friendly and funny staff will make sure travelers have a great time and find what they are looking for.

• Address - 516 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040-6882
• Contact - +1 305-900-7035
• Fan-Favorite - Honey Bacon Pizza

Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe

Since 2014, Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe has been dedicated to bringing Cuban flavors of the “Frita” to Key West. Travelers will be able to find the café just steps off the popular Duval Street.

Travelers stopping by will be able to enjoy their signature Fritas, traditional Cuban and fusion sandwiches, and tacos. They even offer delicious pastries and ice cream to end a meal with.

• Address - 425 Southard St Steps From Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040-6538
• Contact - +1 305-509-7075
• Fan-Favorite - Traditional Cubanito Sandwich
• Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe Menu

Where To Stay In Key West, Florida

With so many great choices for places to stay in Key West, travelers might need a little help narrowing down their choices. Here is a look at three excellent destinations for travelers to find accommodations.

Havana Cabana at Key West - Budget

Located on Key West’s Waterfront, Havana Cabana at Key West has been part of Key West for years but is recently under new ownership. The hotel is heavily influenced by the nostalgic art and culture of Key West’s neighborhoods. The purpose of the Cabana is for travelers to escape reality.

Travelers will be greeted by mid-century cars, birds of paradise dot the outdoor landscape, and Flamenco guitar can be heard from the pool. This is a must-visit destination for travelers looking to unwind in Key West.

• Address - 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4224
• Amenities - Pool, Yoga and Paddleboard Fitness Classes, Bar/Lounge, Bicycle rental, Entertainment staff, Pets Allowed (Dog/Pet Friendly)

Alexander’s Guest House - Mid-Tier

Alexander’s Guest House is a gay-owned and operated establishment that welcomes LGBTQA+ travelers stay. Travelers looking to visit will enjoy their convenient location at the heart of Old Town, their continental breakfast served poolside and complimentary cocktails in the evening. With their deluxe rooms, suites, and contemporary style. This is a welcoming destination for LGBTQA+.

• Address - 1118 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040-6910
• Amenities - Pool, Free Breakfast, Diving, Snorkeling, Adults only, Rooftop terrace

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina Key West - Luxury

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina is the largest hotel in Key West. With 100% of their rooms offering ocean views, six lovely swimming pools, and what could be regarded as one of the top restaurants in Key West, travelers are sure to enjoy their stay. This hotel also enjoys dockside access to the Gulf and the Atlantic's innumerable wild islands, channels, sandbars, wildlife, and the world's third-largest barrier reef. This family-built and operated hotel invites travelers to have an exciting and tropical adventure in Key West.

• Address - A - 5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040-6012
• Amenities - Pool, Yoga and Paddleboard Fitness Classes, Bar/Lounge, Bicycle rental, Bicycles available, Kids stay free

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Tips For Visiting Key West, Florida

In the town, locations like Duval Street and Mallory Square are popular destinations for travelers to explore as well. Those who are fond of literature may even want to take a tour through Ernest Hemingway's old home, where he wrote the majority of his published works.

One piece of advice, though, for travelers is to not how remote and vulnerable Key West and the other Keys are to hurricanes as there is only one main road leading to the island. Travelers should make sure to stay conscious of the weather both before and during their trip.

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How To Spend The Perfect Day In Key West

The perfect day in Key West starts with brunch at Key Plaza Creperie; ideally, it would be on the weekend for the true brunch experience, complete with mimosas. Next, It's a walk to Duval Street, with the first stop being The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Touring the facilities doesn’t take much time, but it is a must for a lover of literature.

After that, travelers would stroll down Duval Street until they got a bit hungry. Then, they should see Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe.

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Once travelers are sated, it's time to visit Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or perhaps take a stroll down to the beach. When evening rolls around, travelers may wish to retire back to the accommodation of their hotel, but grabbing a pie at Clemente's Trolley Pizzeria will likely be the best bet.

When the sun goes down, Travelers will find plenty to do in Mallory Square. That would be the perfect day in Key West.

Q: Why is Key West so special?

Key West is known for its comfortable winter climate, great sunsets, and a variety of great food and luxury accommodations . Stay at an ocean front hotel , and you'll understand why Key West is so famous after one sunset and sunrise.

Q: Is Florida Keys and Key West the same?

Key West sits at the westernmost end of the Florida Keys, but it's a city and a separate destination. Travelers can reach Key West in about three days via road ; despite its location, it's all accessible by car. There's a lot to know about Key West , and a lot to explore there that's distinct from the rest of the Keys.

Q: How many days do you need in Key West?

The longer the trip, the better, but visiting Key West can be explored in about three or four days, if that's all travelers have. Check out the top attractions if visiting in summer , and add these must-do activities to any first-time-visitor travel itinerary .

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Your Trip to Key West: The Complete Guide

The nation’s southernmost city is filled with fun bars, restaurants, historic homes and museums, beaches, water sports and eclectic characters with stories to tell. A three-hour trip from Miami (you can also fly into Key West International Airport ), the drive to Cayo Hueso is anything but stressful when you’re surrounded by crystal blue, sparkling waters on both sides of the highway. A therapeutic drive forces you to slow down and will get you in the mood for what’s to come—boozing, cruising, and possibly some dolphin-watching. Use this guide to plan your trip including where to stay, what to do, when to go, and more

Planning Your Trip

• Best Time to Visit : Visit between March and May when the weather is milder for South Florida (think 70s and low 80s Fahrenheit and less humidity all around) and there aren't as many tourists.
• Language: English, though there are many native Spanish speakers.
• Currency: U.S. dollar.
• Getting Around: You can rent a car in Key West or use a rideshare app, but a pretty common and somewhat adventurous way to get around Key West is on a Vespa. Many hotels on the island have rental programs for guests, as do local tour companies.
• Travel Tip: If you’re not much of a scooter fan or even a bike rider, you can get around Key West perfectly fine on foot. Old Town is worth exploring at a leisurely pace, anyway. There’s a European-style (above ground) cemetery worth checking out and most of the restaurants, bars, and sights we’ve listed are easily accessible when you’re walking.   

Things to Do

Local bars stay open really late here, and most of them hire local talent to play originals, as well as covers of songs we all love. The Ernest Hemingway Home is a must-do, as is a photo at the southernmost point of the continental U.S.   , designated by an anchored concrete buoy. The well-known tourist attraction has been at the corner of South and Whitehead Streets since 1983 and is one of the most visited and photographed attraction in the Keys.

• You’ll likely end up on Duval Street at some point, where you'll find shopping, dining, and drinking galore.
• Mallory Square is where a daily Sunset Celebration takes place with live entertainment that includes fire breathers and artists of all sorts.
• If tours are more your speed, reserve a spot on the Ghosts and Gravestones trolley tour . Guides combine Key West history with some clever ways to make you scream, so this activity may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. 

Explore more attractions with our full-length article on the best things to do in the Florida Keys.

What to Eat and Drink

If you like seafood, you’re in the right place. It’s always fresh and always perfectly cooked. If you’d rather go fishing and present your catch at a restaurant, they’ll season and cook it for you. While you're in town you have to try a slice of Key lime pie. Some of our favorite restaurants in Key West include El Siboney (Cuban food), Eaton Street Seafood Market & Restaurant (go for the stone crabs), Half Shell Raw Bar (oysters, pelicans and the decor here will leave you wanting more) and Croissants de France (for a full-on carby French breakfast of crepes, fresh-baked pastries and French toast—with a side of eggs for balance).

When it comes to imbibing, the options are endless, but for craft cocktails, Caroline’s Other Side is a cozy, cool bar hidden in a Key West-style home. Breweries are abundant here, too. Waterfront Brewery and First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery are a couple; there are also rum distilleries (Key West First Legal Rum Distillery) and the down and dirty, good old bars that haven’t changed since they opened, like Sloppy Joe’s (one of Hemingway's favorite haunts   ), Green Parrot Bar, Capt Tony’s Saloon and El Meson de Pepe where you can dance nightly to salsa.

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Where to Stay

Where do we begin? If you want to relax right outside town, there are some newly renovated and reopened hotels worth getting to know, like Havana Cabana, 24 North Hotel, the Perry Hotel Key West and the Gates Hotel. Smack in the middle of the downtown area, though, the possibilities are endless. La Concha Hotel & Spa serves up glamorous 1920s vibes (it opened nearly 100 years ago), Casa Marina Key West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort channels Old Hollywood but in Florida, and the Saint Hotel Key West, an Autograph Collection Hotel, feels dark and mysterious in all the right ways that New Orleans might feel dark and mysterious. Old school bed and breakfasts are abundant in the Southernmost City, too, and there’s something refreshing about booking the old-fashioned way and having bread baskets delivered to your door in the morning.

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Getting There

You can drive into town (there’s only one road on and off the island  ) or fly into Key West International Airport . While cars are helpful to get around, especially when traveling from one side of the island to the other, most areas are easily walkable. On the rare occasion you’re sailing around the world, or even just the state of Florida, you can dock nearly anywhere on the island. Some hotels give guests the option of parking their boat instead of a car.  

Money Saving Tips

Take advantage of parks and museums that are free of charge for all visitors. Walking, of course, is free, good for you, and a more affordable option than hopping in a rideshare car. If you and everyone in your crew is of legal drinking age, First Legal Rum Distillery offers free rum tastings, with the purchase of one shot glass per person. 

• The Children’s Animal Park has a petting zoo, which will delight kiddos of all ages. 
• The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is another fun and educational place to learn about local plant and animal species. 
• Higgs Beach is free to visit, too. Pack a blanket, a picnic, and lots of water, and spend the day soaking in the sun and saltwater. 

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We've been keeping across the main developments in the Ukraine war today while our live coverage is paused - here's what's been happening.

Russian's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has said the support of the United States, Britain and France for Ukraine could lead to a direct confrontation between the world's largest nuclear powers. 

"The Westerners are teetering dangerously on the brink of a direct military clash between nuclear powers, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences," he said. 

"Of particular concern is the fact that it is the 'troika' of Western nuclear states that are among the key sponsors of the criminal Kyiv regime, the main initiators of various provocative steps. 

"We see serious strategic risks in this, leading to an increase in the level of nuclear danger." 

Poland offers to host NATO nuclear weapons

Meanwhile, Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons belonging to other members of NATO, its president has said.

Andrzej Duda said that was in response to  Russia moving nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus .

"If there were a decision by our allies to deploy nuclear weapons within the nuclear sharing, also on our territory, in order to strengthen the security of NATO's eastern flank, we are ready," Mr Duda told the Fakt newspaper.

Promise of no 'delays or bottlenecks' on new US aid  

After a massive aid deal for Ukraine finally passed through the US House of Representatives (see post below), the Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into the country within days of its anticipated final approval, an official has said.

The legislation includes £48bn in military aid for Kyiv.  

The Senate is expected to pass it this week.

It will then go to Mr Biden.

Ammunition, air defence system interceptors and long-range weapons can begin moving "within days" once the bill has become law, a US official told Reuters.

"There won't be any delays or bottlenecks on the US side," the official said.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed the new package from Washington will make little difference.

"The Russian armed forces are improving their positions at the front," he told reporters. 

"The money allocated and the weapons that will be supplied will not change this dynamic." 

Russia 'takes control of Ukrainian village'

Russia's defence ministry has claimed its forces have taken control of the Ukrainian village of Novomykhailivka, 25 miles southwest of Donetsk.

Ukraine's general staff said their forces continued to resist Russian attempts to advance near the village. 

Meta spokesperson sentenced for 'publicly defending terrorism'

Meta Platforms spokesperson Andy Stone has been sentenced to six years in prison by a military court in Moscow.

The jail term was handed down in absentia, RIA news agency reported.

Meta is designated an extremist organisation in Russia, while its Facebook and Instagram apps have been banned in the country since the Ukraine War began in February 2022.

RIA said state investigators accused Mr Stone of publishing online comments that defended "aggressive, hostile and violent actions" towards Russian soldiers involved in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine. 

US House passes major aid bill

The big news of the week came from Washington, where a massive aid deal for Ukraine edged closer to being signed into law after months of hold-ups. 

In a major win for Ukraine, the $60.8bn (£49bn) bill was passed by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives - which had been the source of the delay. 

Republicans aligned with former president Donald Trump had been blocking the bill, but a cross-party effort managed to break months of deadline on Saturday. 

The package will go to the US Senate, where it is likely to be passed tomorrow and will then immediately be passed into law by Joe Biden. 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was "grateful" for the decision - having spent months trying to persuade American politicians to send more weapons to Ukraine. 

The situation on the ground

And here's why that aid bill is so important to Ukraine. 

Russian forces have had an advantage in recent weeks, boasting both more men and weapons. 

Since Moscow took the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka on 17 February, they have been inching forward and swallowing up villages. 

They have made more marginal gains west of Avdiivka and Bakhmut, and now appear to be aiming for the small town of Chasiv Yar. 

Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyii, said Moscow wants to capture it by 9 May, which is Russia's Victory Day holiday. 

Yesterday, Russia said its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town. 

Military analysts believe if Chasiv Yar fell, it would open up Ukraine to attacks on the towns of Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in western Donetsk.

'We have a chance to take the initiative' 

So will the US aid bill make a difference? 

Mr Zelenskyy seemed to think so - but he warned it would depend on how quickly weapons are sent to Ukraine.

"Now we have the chance to stabilise the situation and to overtake the initiative, and that's why we need to actually have the weapons systems," the Ukrainian president told our partner network yesterday.

He said Ukraine had suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment due to the delay already, and warned that if weapons took another six months to arrive then the situation could deteriorate further. 

NATO to send more air defences to Ukraine

Ukraine's desperate pleas for more air defences appear to have got through to NATO, which has said it will make announcements on the matter in the near future. 

An emergency meeting between Mr Zelenskyy and NATO defence ministers was held on Friday as Russia's attacks on civilians escalated. 

NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting that defence ministers had "agreed to step up and provide further military support, including more air defence". 

Kyiv had been making ever more anguished calls for help with air defences due to a series of deadly Russian strikes. 

On Wednesday, a mid-morning attack on the city of Chernihiv killed 18 people and left another 78 injured. 

And on Friday, at least eight people were killed in the central Dnipropetrovsk region. 

Nuclear plant attacked 

On Tuesday, the chief of the UN's nuclear watchdog said three attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had been confirmed since 7 April. 

Rafael Grossi added the trio of attacks "have been performed with a multitude of drones", adding it was impossible to confirm who launched them.

Ukraine and Russia have blamed each other for attacks on the site. 

Spy scandals continue

Away from Ukraine itself, spy scandals involving Russia continue to rock the wider European continent. 

On Thursday, Germany arrested two men for allegedly spying for Russia, with one planning to carry out attacks in the hopes of sabotaging aid intended for Ukraine.

It comes after the head of NATO said the alliance had expelled Russian nationals who were gathering intelligence. 

On the same day, a Polish man was arrested on allegations of being ready to help Russia's military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Mr Zelenskyy.

We are pausing our live coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine today.

We'll be back again with more updates.

Here's a round-up of today, which started with the deaths of at least eight people in a major Russian missile attack in central Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more air defences and said: "Russia must be held accountable for its terror, and every missile, every Shahed [drone] must be shot down."

In a speech after a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on the Italian island of Capri, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it is "imperative" Ukraine gets more resources immediately to help it fight Russia.

"It needs more air defences, it needs more munitions, it needs more artillery - allies and partners including the G7 countries are committed to delivering on that," he added.

Meanwhile, Ukraine claimed to have shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber "for the first time". Russia's defence ministry said the crash appeared to have been caused by a technical malfunction.

Two detained in Poland after hammer attack on Navalny aide

Two people were detained in Poland on suspicion of a hammer attack on Leonid Volkov,  the exiled top aide of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Mr Volkov had blamed Vladimir Putin for the attack and he thanked Lithuanian police for working "energetically and persistently" over the past month on his case.

"I am very glad that this work has been effective", he tweeted. "Well, we'll find out the details soon. Can't wait to find out!"

And a Polish man was arrested over allegations of being ready to help Russia's military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an emotional appeal to NATO members, saying the current level of foreign aid for Ukraine is "very limited". 

The Ukrainian president said Israel had not been left to fend for itself during Iran's aerial bombardment on Saturday.

During that attack, Western allies had stepped in to help shoot down Iranian drones and missiles. 

"Putin must be brought down to earth and our sky must become safe again... And it depends fully on your choice... [the] choice whether we are indeed allies," Mr Zelenskyy said in his speech.

He said Ukraine needs a minimum of seven Patriot or other high-end air defence systems to counter Russian air strikes. 

Russia has recently intensified its bombardment of Ukraine, and the UN reported civilian deaths had sharply increased in March. 

NATO ministers have decided to supply more air defence systems to Ukraine, the organisation's secretary general has said.

Jens Stoltenberg said several NATO allies had made concrete commitments which he expected to be announced soon.

"In addition to Patriots, there are other weapons that allies can provide, including [French system] SAMP/T and many others, who do not have available systems, have pledged to provide financial support to purchase them for Ukraine," he told reporters in Brussels.

A Russian missile attack has damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odessa region, the governor has said.

One person was injured, he added.

This map by the British Ministry of Defence shows the latest update on advances in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The head of the European Union's executive branch has visited Finland's border with Russia to assess the security situation there.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Finland's decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants was a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to consider.

"We all know how Putin and his allies instrumentalise migrants to test our defences and to try to destabilise us," she said.

"Now Putin is focusing on Finland, and this is no doubt in response to your firm support of Ukraine and your accession to NATO."

Finland shares a 832-mile (1,430km) land border with Russia.

"This is not just about the security of Finland, but it is about the security of the European Union. We are in this together," Ms von der Leyen said after visiting the border in Lappeenranta with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

"We should be more Finnish when it comes to security."

Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a major blow to President Putin.

Slovaks angered at their government's refusal to give military aid to Ukraine have raised nearly €2m (£1.7m) in a drive to help supply ammunition to Kyiv.

Although ammo supplies are a pressing need for Ukraine after two years of war, Slovakia has refused to join a plan led by the Czech government to buy hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds for Ukraine.

"When I heard about the Czech government's initiative, I was very pleased to hear that all ways are being sought to help Ukraine defend itself against the [Russian] aggressor, because there is no other way," said Otto Simko, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor and journalist who helped spearhead the Slovak crowdfunding campaign.

In a video posted on the crowdfunders' YouTube page he said Russia needed to be expelled from Ukraine so "peace can be spoken of on terms that suit Ukrainian independence".

Slovakia halted state military aid to Kyiv last year, arguing the conflict did not have a military solution.

It is "imperative" Ukraine gets more resources immediately to help it fight off Russia's invasion, the US secretary of state has said after a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies.

"It needs more air defences, it needs more munitions, it needs more artillery - allies and partners including the G7 countries are committed to delivering on that," Antony Blinken added.

Mr Blinken went on to say that if China wants better relations with Europe it cannot continue helping Russia while it attacks Ukraine, adding that Beijing was the primary contributor to Russia's defence industrial base.

He made the remarks after Kyiv's foreign minister said the G7 had identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Kyiv's foreign minister has said.

Dmytro Kuleba also warned Europe would be engulfed by war if Russia triumphed in its invasion.

"We identified specific steps which Western partners will make to help Ukraine," Mr Kuleba told reporters on the Italian island of Capri, where G7 foreign ministers are meeting.

He said the West had the capacity "to provide Ukraine with all necessary resources as soon as possible to save Europe from a larger war."

Meanwhile, Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said the G7 was looking to see if it could use frozen Russian assets held in the West and not just the interest from the funds.

Mr Tajani said there was an established legal basis for using the interest from the frozen funds, but experts were now looking to see if the capital itself could be used to help Ukraine.

The West has frozen some $300bn (£241bn) of sovereign Russian assets, which the UK and US want to be used to pay for the Ukraine war effort - though European Union member states have questioned the legality of such a move.

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