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    Default I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    My hubby and I want to take a trip down to the Keys in February. Is it pretty warm that time of year?? Do you know of any great deals?? I need a nice but not too expensive hotel to stay at. I was hoping to get some sort of little villa on the beach. I'd love to hear any and everything you know about the Keys... thanks!!
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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keyes... So tell me everything you know!

    I can tell you that its actually the Florida Keys for starters . Actually i haven't been down there in at least 15 years, i know i had a lot of fun riding scooters and seadoos and hanging out in a party boat and the best stripclub i visited back then was Teasers but i have no idea how things stand now.
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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keyes... So tell me everything you know!

    Go on vrbo you can find condos rented by owners. You won't find anything cheap though since it's season. I rented a 2 be condo 4 miles from duval for 1000 a week for power boat if you can't find anything for a decent price pm me and I'll give the homeowners number they are wonderful people and the condo was gorgeous but it's not on the water. Pool yes but far from the water.

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keyes... So tell me everything you know!

    That time of year, you are far better off getting somewhere maybe 30 miles north of Key West. It will still be expensive because it is still Season--but you will still get everything you want out of a honeymoon in the Keys, and you might even run into a sweet deal, you never know--like Michelle is talking about, or even right on the water.

    You can always drive the 30 miles to see Key West proper, and it's a very beautiful drive!

    You don't need to stay right on the island to hang out with all the partyers--not on your honeymoon lol. And again, you can always drive down to party--just watch your asses if you drink--don't drive because (of course it's dangerous but also) the cops watch for tourists who've been indulging. A DWI for borderline blood level would not be a good way to celebrate.

    There's more to add, but I need a nap I woke up wayyy too early today lol. Maybe some others who know about it here will post more as well. I'll think about what else to recommend for honeymooners. Is there anything special you'll want to do--besides the obvious lol?
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    The beaches suck. I stayed at the Marriott and it was okay.

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keyes... So tell me everything you know!

    Quote Originally Posted by kaiarose View Post
    My hubby and I want to take a trip down to the Keyes in February. Is it pretty warm that time of year?? Do you know of any great deals?? I need a nice but not too expensive hotel to stay at. I was hoping to get some sort of little villa on the beach. I'd love to hear any and everything you know about the Keyes... thanks!!
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    Did I miss something- kaiarose just got married? Congrats!

    I haven't been to the Keys in a long time, went just after Easter both times. Go to weather.com, they have monthly averages available for most any cities, including record highs and lows. I vacationed in Miami a few Febs. ago, it was 77-80 everyday, mostly sunny 6/7, just 1 rainy day. You could tack on a degree or 2 for Key West temperatures.

    DJ has the right idea about hotels. I stayed Key Largo, near John Pennencamp(sp??). They had some neat snorkeling tours available. The nearby Sheraton seemed very nice and honeymoonish at the time, but very pricey. (Like $129ish or so 2 decades ago). I just stayed at a HoJo. I'm not a B&B type person, it seems that Key West is the place for those. Either way, have fun, and please post pictures..........
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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    Thanks everyone for your replies
    Minnow I got married last August but thank you! That's why we really need to take our long awaited honeymoon..
    Trem, I edited "keyes" for ya

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    Umm as for what I want to do.... not much really :/ I wanted a little cottage on the beach with a hammock. I want to have some nice cozy romantic dinners. Maybe hit a club or two. We're are extremely laid back people. No snorkeling or anything. Just want to enjoy each other

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    You may want to go somewere quieter in fl than. Key west is more party central like a mini new orleans. I did see a place on the water on vrbo with beautiful views a patio and I believe a hammock for like 150 a day. You may want to try the further up keys if you want a more laid back honeymoon.

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    One thing to keep in mind about the keys...the beaches are crappy, and really, outside of Key West, the beaches are limited to small sandy spits. Even on Key West, the beaches suck. There are two main beaches on KW...Smathers and Higgs...and a few lesser ones, like South Beach and the fort beach. None of them are really any good.

    There are no hotels or resorts right on a beach. If this is must-have, you'd be best served to not go to the keys.

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    Just re-read your last post Kaia....I echo someone else's comment about the keys....I am not sure it's the place you'd really want to go. Here are the things to do in the keys...

    Party
    Snorkel
    SCUBA
    Boating
    Fishing
    Other water sports like kayaking
    Drink a lot

    The "little cottage on a beach with a hammock" doesn't really exist in the keys. You can find little places that have hammocks on sandy mangrove spits and there are some laid-back little mom and pop places, but they are in the middle keys and kinda hard to find unless you know what you're looking for.

    The things to do in the keys are party and hit the water. If that's not what you're in to, you may want to try someplace like Marco Island...Jupiter...Sarasota...Sanibel. You'll likely find what you're looking for in those areas.

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    Default Re: I want to honeymoon in Florida Keys... So tell me everything you know!

    Personally I live in florida outside of tampa and I wouldn't want to honey moon here. I mean my friend got married in key west but she's an actress and eccentric so it was fun because we all went out and got crazy. I mean I work in key west and couples are my specialty there so couples like to go to key west especially swingers but if you want a laid back place with nice beaches and decent nighlife maybe ft. lauderdale or miami but miami still has a party atmosphere but not a everybodys fucked up like key west atmosphere.

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