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Getting Around
the City – The island of Key West is two miles by four
miles wide. Almost all of its streets run vertically or horizontally
making it difficult to get lost. If you drive long enough you’ll
end up in the water or on the beach, so there’s not much in the
sense of losing your direction while driving in Key West.
Transportation
– The most common forms of transportation are walking, bicycling
or motorcycles. Being that the island is so small there’s not much
room for cars or trucks, though they still cruise the streets in
masses like any other American town. Taxis are available for those
seeking them.
Airport
Information – Key West has
a small airport, which means it’s likely you’ll fly into Miami
International and then take a commuter flight onto the island. The
Key West Shuttle service offers high-speed boat service, using
130-foot state-of-the-art vehicles to taxi you to your destination.
Weather
Conditions – Key West is
located within the subtropical region of the western hemisphere.
Because of its proximity to the Gulf Stream and the Gulf of Mexico,
Key West has a mild tropical-maritime climate where the average
summer and winter temperature rarely differ more than 10 degrees.
The average daily temperature hovers around 77 degrees. A
combination of prevailing trade winds and sea breezes keep the
summer heat subdued. During the winter months low temperatures
rarely break the 65-degree mark. Key West is the only frost free
city in the United States. It has never reported frost, ice, sleet
or snow.
Safety
– Tourists are generally safe in Key West. Just keep in mind the
hotels are open to the public, which means security is low. Keep
your hotel room locked and your valuables in the safe. In short, use
common sense.
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