Many decide to fly all the way down into our small Key West airport. This is an especially nice trip for those who love to fly as the view of the Keys from the air is fantastic. On a clear day you can see the chain of islands arc down separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic Ocean. You can see boats and cruise ships, you can see pods of dolphin or schools of shark; and as you head south you realize how far away you are from the hustle of the mainland. Various airports host airlines that fly directly into Key West. Most obvious are Miami and Ft. Lauderdale but Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Meyers, Charlotte, Atlanta and Orlando are good options as well.
Looking for a more affordable option? The drive down the keys is a great adventure in itself. If your flight arrives in Miami or Ft.Lauderdale, you can rent a car and take the 4 hour journey to Key West. Dotted along the US 1 Hwy are old Florida tavernas, shell shops, Florida-style sculptures, tropical plants for sale and more. You will cross over 43 bridges to get to Key West, the most notorious bridge being the 7 mile bridge that spans high over the turquoise waters. Expect to see herons, osprey, kingfishers, frigate birds and so much more on your drive down. Don't want to do the driving? Florida Sunshine Shuttle offers daily trips down the keys from either Miami or Ft.Lauderdale airports. For rates and schedule visit: www.floridasunshineshuttle.com. No matter how you decide to go, the drive is slow, just sit back and enjoy the ride, it is beautiful.
If you are on the West coast of Florida you may want to skip the long drive and take the Key West Express Ferry boat, from Ft. Meyers into Key West. Only a 4hour boat trip, the ferry is not only fast and affordable, but it is a great way to take in the salt air and the sunshine while letting someone else do the driving. For more information visit: http://ferryservicestokeywest.com.
Whatever type of transportation you choose, March is a glorious time of year to visit the Keys! See you at the end of the rainbow!
Posted by Caroline Taylor on 3/17/2010 9:39:22 PM 0 Comments