Question for the Florida peopless

drift90 · 04-06-2009, 07:42 PM

So I have been down to Florida several times in the last 2 years or so, and I always wanted to take a trip to Key west, Now before i waste 4 hours of my life, besides the 7Mile bridge.. is there anything "amazing" about it? Friend down there told me that there is nothing but gay people and over priced restaurants, I plan on taking a trip down this summer, I want to, but from what people are telling it, its not so appealing, whats your opinion on key west??

kabalm18 · 04-06-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by drift90

So I have been down to Florida several times in the last 2 years or so, and I always wanted to take a trip to Key west, Now before i waste 4 hours of my life, besides the 7Mile bridge.. is there anything "amazing" about it? Friend down there told me that there is nothing but gay people and over priced restaurants, I plan on taking a trip down this summer, I want to, but from what people are telling it, its not so appealing, whats your opinion on key west??

I got married in Key West last November during Fantasy Fest. You are right, everything is expensive and it is a bit run down. I wouldn't go again unless it was during Fantasy Fest.

drift90 · 04-06-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kabalm18

I got married in Key West last November during Fantasy Fest. You are right, everything is expensive and it is a bit run down. I wouldn't go again unless it was during Fantasy Fest.

What is this fantasy Fest? and congrats on the marriage bud, all the best

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-06-2009, 07:57 PM

You must be young! Nothing wrong with that! Yes, Key West is known for having a lot of gay people. I am a gay chick myself and have been numerous times. It's really not gay GAY. I was actually disappointed with the "gayness" the first time I went; nothing like P-Town.

We always stay at an all lesbian place, which is NOT nice, but it's a trade-off. So I can't give any advice on where to stay.

It also depends on what you like and want to do.

Great fishing (both charter and from land) and snorkeling and diving, good food, relaxed atmosphere. There is kind of a quiet side of the island and a party side. You may consider staying at one of the upper keys if it's quiet ocean/diving time you're looking for.

Alligator alley could be fun to get your car up and running!

P.S. - FF is another story!

drift90 · 04-06-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

You must be young! Nothing wrong with that! Yes, Key West is known for having a lot of gay people. I am a gay chick myself and have been numerous times. It's really not gay GAY. I was actually disappointed with the "gayness" the first time I went; nothing like P-Town.

We always stay at an all lesbian place, which is NOT nice, but it's a trade-off. So I can't give any advice on where to stay.

It also depends on what you like and want to do.

Great fishing (both charter and from land) and snorkeling and diving, good food, relaxed atmosphere. There is kind of a quiet side of the island and a party side. You may consider staying at one of the upper keys if it's quiet ocean/diving time you're looking for.

Alligator alley could be fun to get your car up and running!

P.S. - FF is another story!

You must be Jamaican lol, I was born there, 1992 in Kingston.... Is key west a resort type environment, or a one day stay then go home?

kabalm18 · 04-06-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by drift90

You must be Jamaican lol, I was born there, 1992 in Kingston.... Is key west a resort type environment, or a one day stay then go home?

It depends on where you stay. We stayed at Casa Marina which was nice but it is located on the South side of the Island. All the action is on the North end of Duval, so we would have to take a cab on the way and we walked home everynight. Go during Fantasy Fest!

Seminole · 04-06-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Alligator alley could be fun to get your car up and running!

Be really careful about doing that, I drive the Alley about 20 times a year. State Troopers love hiding just on the other side of the little hills so you don't see them until you crest the top, by then its to late. Also the Alley runs through some Miccosukee Indian land so their police department camps out on the over pass to Big Cypress Swamp Reserve and use laser on the cars passing beneath.

As long as you do around 80-85 both the Troopers and the Indians will leave you alone. There are always people doing 95-100 that they are looking for.

EpicE92 · 04-06-2009, 08:40 PM

DO NOT GO TO KEY WEST! My family and i are in the keys quite often being we have a boat... Last time i was at key west, tons of shops have closed, everything is kind of run down now and its overpriced touristy crap! Trust me take it from someone who knows

drift90 · 04-06-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EpicE92

DO NOT GO TO KEY WEST! My family and i are in the keys quite often being we have a boat... Last time i was at key west, tons of shops have closed, everything is kind of run down now and its overpriced touristy crap! Trust me take it from someone who knows

Thank you, now I seriously do not want to go

BUTT you saved me money and a trip to disappointment thank you kind sir

freshwhite335 · 04-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

You must be young! Nothing wrong with that! Yes, Key West is known for having a lot of gay people. I am a gay chick myself and have been numerous times. It's really not gay GAY. I was actually disappointed with the "gayness" the first time I went; nothing like P-Town.

We always stay at an all lesbian place, which is NOT nice, but it's a trade-off. So I can't give any advice on where to stay.

It also depends on what you like and want to do.

Great fishing (both charter and from land) and snorkeling and diving, good food, relaxed atmosphere. There is kind of a quiet side of the island and a party side. You may consider staying at one of the upper keys if it's quiet ocean/diving time you're looking for.

Alligator alley could be fun to get your car up and running!

P.S. - FF is another story!

glad to know im not the only GLBT on the site

FStop7 · 04-07-2009, 01:26 PM

I grew up in Key Largo and Islamorada. Stay the hell away from Key West. That place is a dump. There are a lot of gay people but they're mostly pretty cool. It's the city itself that sucks. It's filthy and there is a lot of petty crime. It's like a miniature New Orleans.

Year's_End · 04-07-2009, 02:02 PM

true lies filmed the bridge scene there.

ahnulddd.

get fucked up and the keys are awesome. it's jsut a place to chill. get some shrooms or bud or something. it looks run down but it just adds charm imo.

drift90 · 04-07-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

true lies filmed the bridge scene there.

ahnulddd.

get fucked up and the keys are awesome. it's jsut a place to chill. get some shrooms or bud or something. it looks run down but it just adds charm imo.

I like weed do it here and there, but shrooms.. yah im good... but im good...

BForbes · 04-07-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm going for two days next week. I havent been in about 5years. I had a kick-ass time the last time I was there though. Its nothing spectacular IMO but I wouldnt tell you to stay the hell away from there. It is the southernmost point in the U.S. if I'm not mistaken.

drift90 · 04-07-2009, 06:00 PM

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I'm going for two days next week. I havent been in about 5years. I had a kick-ass time the last time I was there though. Its nothing spectacular IMO but I wouldnt tell you to stay the hell away from there. It is the southernmost point in the U.S. if I'm not mistaken.

That is what catches my eyes the most, the fact its the farthest point of America, but then again, if the people who have been there are telling me, also it seems to be a consistant trend of "stay away" or "Do not go" When you go, can you possible report back to me, (PM) on how the environment is?

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Have you ever traveled to a Caribbean/Mexican/South African/Anywhereintheworld destination? Most of the time, once you leave the hotel and go explore, it's so poor and "run down" it makes you feel guilty. So, just make sure you have a nice place to go back to at the end of the day if that's your main worry. If not, then just go to Destin (gag).

P.S. - Yes, it's the southernmost point.

InsaneSkippy · 04-07-2009, 07:21 PM

I've been there a few times, and personally it's nothing exciting to me. However, I do think it's a place everyone should visit. There's a lot of history there, and you have to see it once. Get your picture by the big red buoy too!

561design · 04-07-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drift90

You must be Jamaican lol, I was born there, 1992 in Kingston.... Is key west a resort type environment, or a one day stay then go home?

I'm Jamaican and have visited Key West. I suggest you pass. Not much to see there really.

BForbes · 04-13-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drift90

That is what catches my eyes the most, the fact its the farthest point of America, but then again, if the people who have been there are telling me, also it seems to be a consistant trend of "stay away" or "Do not go" When you go, can you possible report back to me, (PM) on how the environment is?

I'll definitely let you know how it turns out. I leave tommorow.

Mighty M · 04-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Key West is boring. I could care less about charming, run down, and some old fart playing a guitar. Go to south beach. thats fun.

FStop7 · 04-13-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty M

Key West is boring. I could care less about charming, run down, and some old fart playing a guitar.

LOL, you seriously just summed up Key West very accurately.

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MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 396 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	You must be young! Nothing wrong with that! Yes, Key West is known for having a lot of gay people. I am a gay chick myself and have been numerous times. It's really not gay GAY. I was actually disappointed with the "gayness" the first time I went; nothing like P-Town. We always stay at an all lesbian place, which is NOT nice, but it's a trade-off. So I can't give any advice on where to stay. It also depends on what you like and want to do. Great fishing (both charter and from land) and snorkeling and diving, good food, relaxed atmosphere. There is kind of a quiet side of the island and a party side. You may consider staying at one of the upper keys if it's quiet ocean/diving time you're looking for. Alligator alley could be fun to get your car up and running! P.S. - FF is another story!
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EpicE92 Private First Class 43 Rep 158 Posts Drives: V6 Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	DO NOT GO TO KEY WEST! My family and i are in the keys quite often being we have a boat... Last time i was at key west, tons of shops have closed, everything is kind of run down now and its overpriced touristy crap! Trust me take it from someone who knows
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FStop7 I like cars 340 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I grew up in Key Largo and Islamorada. Stay the hell away from Key West. That place is a dump. There are a lot of gay people but they're mostly pretty cool. It's the city itself that sucks. It's filthy and there is a lot of petty crime. It's like a miniature New Orleans. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1232 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	true lies filmed the bridge scene there. ahnulddd. get fucked up and the keys are awesome. it's jsut a place to chill. get some shrooms or bud or something. it looks run down but it just adds charm imo. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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BForbes Moderator 591 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm going for two days next week. I havent been in about 5years. I had a kick-ass time the last time I was there though. Its nothing spectacular IMO but I wouldnt tell you to stay the hell away from there. It is the southernmost point in the U.S. if I'm not mistaken. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 396 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Have you ever traveled to a Caribbean/Mexican/South African/Anywhereintheworld destination? Most of the time, once you leave the hotel and go explore, it's so poor and "run down" it makes you feel guilty. So, just make sure you have a nice place to go back to at the end of the day if that's your main worry. If not, then just go to Destin (gag). P.S. - Yes, it's the southernmost point.
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InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I've been there a few times, and personally it's nothing exciting to me. However, I do think it's a place everyone should visit. There's a lot of history there, and you have to see it once. Get your picture by the big red buoy too! __________________
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Mighty M First Lieutenant 25 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Jerez/FR Manual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vienna, VA iTrader: (0)	Key West is boring. I could care less about charming, run down, and some old fart playing a guitar. Go to south beach. thats fun.
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