Book Description
The Florida Keys are more than just the Duval Street party scene in Key West. Discover coconut palms and cormorants, angelfish and anemones, and archaeologists and anglers--this guide details all that this magnificent scenic area has to offer.


From the Back Cover
For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
Breathtaking coral reefs, colorful marine life, and unforgettable sunsets make the Florida Keys a paradise for visitors and residents alike. Let this authoritative guide show you how to navigate this necklace of tiny pearl islands from Key Largo to Key West, discovering all the best beaches, water sports, and watering holes along the way.
Inside you'll find: Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate and schools; the inside scoop on world-renowned attractions such as the Hemingway Home and Duval Street in Key West and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo; comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodgings, campgrounds, and recreational opportunities; sections dedicated to special events, children, retirement, and much more.
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to the Florida Keys and Key West will show you everything you need to know.


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

Nancy Toppino's life has been filled with global travels. Her career has included ownership of a newspaper as well as work in television for a Fox affiliate. She has worked on four previous editions of Insiders' Guide to the Florida Keys and Key West. She resides and writes from her home in Key West, Florida.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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.

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