Insiders' Guide to the Florida Keys and Key West, 11th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Nancy Toppino (Author), Victoria Shearer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insiders' Guide Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2006

This in-depth and informative guide is the definitive resource on what to see and do in the Florida Keys. From Key Largo to Key West, we bring you inside information on where to find the best fishing, diving, and snorkeling; the most fantastic dining; and the most outrageous nightlife in this island paradise.

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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.
Let the vibrant skies, crystalline waters, and carefree atmosphere of the Florida Keys enrich your spirit. Explore fragile coral reefs, take part in colorful street celebrations, or just kick back and gaze at the stars. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate these delicate islands and find the best beaches, water sports, and watering holes from Key Largo to Key West.

 

Inside you'll find:

• countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from where to shop to the

  lowdown on real estate—on and off the islands
• the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Dolphin Research Center,

  Dry Tortugas National Park, and the Hemingway Home and Museum
• comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodgings, and recreational opportunities
• sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more

 

“The complete scoop on the treasures of the Keys—from stingrays to spoonbills, key limes to margaritas, mangrove islets to coral reefs.”
—AAA Journeys magazine

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; Eleventh edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741848
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741847
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,910,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Less than Average Book on an Ideal Place, April 11, 2007

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to the Florida Keys and Key West, 11th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

This is the 11th edition of this book on all info that is the Florida Keys and the glorious Key West. I have the 10th edition and only out of laziness did not return this one.

I frequent Key West often and many changes that have taken place there at guesthouses or restaurants are not documented in the least. The book is basically a word for word of the last edition. One restaurant moved locations over a year ago and they still have it as listed at the old location.

Key West is a beautiful, eccentric place and all walks of life mingle together here in a virtual paradise. It is very liberal and the authors are definitely very conservative. The reviews are definitely written with their bias.

As an average overview of restaurants, lodgings, shopping and history the book is ok and I would review it as such but when I know of changes that are very clear if in Key West and they aren't here - then I must reflect the laziness of the author in this review.

She supposedly lives in Key West and it seems she only noticed the changes in places she frequents. This book is not an excellent overview for all.

There are other and better books. Also, if you have a previous edition then definitely think twice before buying this one.