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KEY WEST TRAVELOGUE-2026

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KEY WEST TRAVELOGUE-2026   WELCOME BACK.  It's been a minute. Eight years in fact, since our last check-in with The Conch Republic. In between 2018 and 2026, a few things happened. There were some disruptions in 2020 you might have read about. We moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. But we finally made it back! This entry is a brand new one. The previous entry may be of historical use, but I do not guarantee its accuracy. This entry is current as of April, 2026.  To review: Multiple visits to The Conch Republic. Cruise Ship stop in '05, Spring Break in '06, '07, '10, '13, and '15. Getaways in '17, '18 and now 2026. This travelogue is my attempt to help out folks who want to visit Paradise with a little advance intel. Not exactly an insider's guide, but more like Key West viewed through the eyes of a repeat offender. An opening word: SUNSCREEN! Seriously.  A little about my vacation style: I consider myself more a traveler than a tourist. ...
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Key West-A Travelogue

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KEY WEST TRAVELOGUE WELCOME BACK. It's been a minute. Eight years in fact, since our last check-in with The Conch Republic. In between 2018 and 2026, a few things happened. There were some disruptions in 2020 you might have read about. We moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. But we finally made it back! Since so much time has elapsed, I am making a new entry, rather than overhaul this one again. So, if you are reading this in 2026 or later, please make sure you read the new entry, entitled "Key West Travelogue 2026." That one is a work in progress, so check back frequently. I will make some minor updates to this entry, with the searchable phrase "2026 UPDATE." BEGIN ARCHIVED ENTRY WITH SOME UPDATES So, here we are. Multiple visits to The Conch Republic. Cruise Ship stop in '05, Spring Break in '06, '07, '10, '13, and '15. Getaways in '17 & '18. This travelogue is my attempt to help out folks who want to visit Par...
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