Insiders' Guide® to the Florida Keys and Key West, 8th

by Shearer, Victoria

• ISBN13: 9780762728428
• ISBN10: 0762728426
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

Some folks call it paradise, others just call it heaven. This guide gives the complete scoop on the treasures of the Keys--from stingrays to spoonbills, Key limes to margaritas, mangrove islets to coral reefs. Share the wealth like a local in this area rich in history, water sports, arts, nature, and cuisine.

Author Biography

Victoria Shearer has traveled around the globe and settled down in her home in Duck Key, Florida, where she continues to pursue her twin passions--travel and food--as a writer and editor.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Preface	p. xiv
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Historical Evolution	p. 4
Paradise Found	p. 15
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 35
Restaurants	p. 47
Seafood Markets and Specialty Foods	p. 96
Nightlife	p. 109
Accommodations	p. 119
Vacation Rentals and Real Estate	p. 182
Campgrounds	p. 197
Boating	p. 209
Cruising	p. 231
Fishing	p. 245
Diving and Snorkeling	p. 277
Recreation	p. 305
Attractions	p. 333
Kidstuff	p. 361
Annual Events	p. 371
Arts and Culture	p. 385
Shopping	p. 399
Retirement	p. 423
Health Care	p. 433
Education and Child Care	p. 441
Media	p. 449
Worship	p. 453
Index	p. 456
About the Author	p. 475
Directory of Maps
Florida Keys	p. vii
Upper Keys	p. viii
Middle Keys	p. ix
Lower Keys	p. x
Key West	p. xi
Key West Old Town	p. xii
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