Comments on: Florida Keys – Strange Mix of Old Folks and Party Animals http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/ Travel Tales and Photos from around the world off the beaten track Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:33:08 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Terri http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-14575 Terri Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:27:44 +0000 http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-14575 I actually enjoyed our trip to the keys, especially Key West. It could be though that we went down in the middle of a winter storm in North Eastern US. I think Key West has more of a nightlife than any other place there. Of course, it isn't Miami. I actually enjoyed our trip to the keys, especially Key West. It could be though that we went down in the middle of a winter storm in North Eastern US. I think Key West has more of a nightlife than any other place there. Of course, it isn’t Miami.

]]> By: Brian Gogle http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11906 Brian Gogle Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:30:26 +0000 http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11906 I have been several times to Key West. The six hour drive from Miami is very enjoyable, especially the 7-mile bridge. As it turns out the ocean fishing is only $20 if you go by party fishing boat. Check in at the marina for times. This was a great time. The main tourist strip is a zoo, however. Be sure to visit the southern most point in the USA just as the sun is going down ... a great ball of fire slipping to the ocean. I have been several times to Key West. The six hour drive from Miami is very enjoyable, especially the 7-mile bridge. As it turns out the ocean fishing is only $20 if you go by party fishing boat. Check in at the marina for times. This was a great time. The main tourist strip is a zoo, however. Be sure to visit the southern most point in the USA just as the sun is going down … a great ball of fire slipping to the ocean.

]]> By: Keegan http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11886 Keegan Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:40:09 +0000 http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11886 I spent some time in Miami this summer. We made the same drive down the keys. I like the drive but I wasn't very impressed with the towns in the keys. I was hopping for a bit more night life. If I did it again I would just stay in Miami. I spent some time in Miami this summer. We made the same drive down the keys. I like the drive but I wasn’t very impressed with the towns in the keys. I was hopping for a bit more night life. If I did it again I would just stay in Miami.

]]> By: Lea http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11843 Lea Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:20:51 +0000 http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11843 We vacationed the Florida Keys and decided to stay 8 years ago. We love the weather and all the water activities like diving, snorkeling and some water sports. While diving you can visit the largest man-made reef, the USS Spiegel Grove. At 510 feet it is such an extraordinary sight. Other diving and snorkeling activities include the Christ of the Abyss statue and the African Queen Statue. For those not wanting to go all the way under, there is much to do and see at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. We vacationed the Florida Keys and decided to stay 8 years ago. We love the weather and all the water activities like diving, snorkeling and some water sports. While diving you can visit the largest man-made reef, the USS Spiegel Grove. At 510 feet it is such an extraordinary sight. Other diving and snorkeling activities include the Christ of the Abyss statue and the African Queen Statue. For those not wanting to go all the way under, there is much to do and see at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

]]> By: Eric http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11814 Eric Wed, 27 May 2009 22:45:43 +0000 http://www.roadlesstravelled.com.au/florida-keys-strange-mix-of-old-folks-and-party-animals/#comment-11814 Your trip to Miami reminded me of a time I went a couple of years ago. A friend of mine and I rented scooters and explored much of South Beach on them. We headed down the main drag until it pretty much ended, then made a left turn, not knowing exactly where we were going. Next thing you know we were on the freeway entrance ramp with no way back (keep in mind these things go 30 mph). I went on for less than a mile, then decided ok, we made a mistake, it doesn't mean we can't turn back. So I stopped, turned around and walked my scooter back. My friend however, kept on and drove across the bridge to Miami. I couldn't believe he did it! Anyway, good times were had. We both ended up safe and no one was hurt. Miami is quite the beautiful city and I highly recommend that anyone take a vacation there. I'm glad you had a nice time. Looking forward to reading about your next destination. Your trip to Miami reminded me of a time I went a couple of years ago. A friend of mine and I rented scooters and explored much of South Beach on them. We headed down the main drag until it pretty much ended, then made a left turn, not knowing exactly where we were going. Next thing you know we were on the freeway entrance ramp with no way back (keep in mind these things go 30 mph).

I went on for less than a mile, then decided ok, we made a mistake, it doesn’t mean we can’t turn back. So I stopped, turned around and walked my scooter back. My friend however, kept on and drove across the bridge to Miami. I couldn’t believe he did it! Anyway, good times were had. We both ended up safe and no one was hurt. Miami is quite the beautiful city and I highly recommend that anyone take a vacation there. I’m glad you had a nice time. Looking forward to reading about your next destination.

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