Is Key West, FL Really Worth the Hype? 5 things we wish we knew before visiting

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To save you some time, and to learn from our experience, here are 5 things we wish we knew before visiting Key West!
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Key West was not what we were expecting, but part of that was our fault for not doing more research. However, we still had a great time, and we'd happily make a return trip after knowing what we know now.
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@TheDetourDuo Год назад

Has anyone else been to Key West during Hemingway Days? It's crazy right? In a good way. 🛎 SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🛎 patreon.com/TheDetourDuo?

@AliXO22 Месяц назад

Absolutely loved my time in Key West❤

@TheDetourDuo 19 дней назад

Same. We did like the other keys a little more, but still Key West was fun

@BuildYourPerch 9 месяцев назад

I love love love the fact that you don’t do unnecessary tours on some key tour hotspots but still give interesting key facts that are super entertaining so thank you for professional editing

@TheDetourDuo 9 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed! Yeah we're not big fans of the overly saturated tourist areas. Of course we'd like to see them for ourselves if it's something unique but otherwise we like seeing what a place is really like. Very little is "off-the-beaten-path" at this point, but if we can lean that way we will

@TravelSpreeOfficial Год назад

Duval Street is dangerous lol we had too much fun. Also so jealous you got to go see the kitties 😭

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

We didn't even really party down there at night. Can only imagine how crazy it gets

@ramunegaizutis1286 Год назад

Great episode! Looking forward to more Florida content! :)

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

More to come! Thanks for watching

@Rjisawake Год назад

Key west is sooooo lit

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

right!

@EF97_227 11 месяцев назад

Great video guys and thanks for the secret parking lot info 😂

@TheDetourDuo 11 месяцев назад

🤫

@javianjohnson8746 9 месяцев назад

Lol 2:23 boy do I have some legendary stories to tell about the Key West chickens from when I went down in 2020 😂 but you're right: you don't bother them, they won't bother you

@TheDetourDuo 9 месяцев назад

We love a good story lol. The chickens secretly run Key West lol

@winstonsmith6204 Год назад

Love Key West

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

We did too!

@endofsociety 8 месяцев назад

I love the keys. I try to go once a year. I often stay in key west when I go. The best time of year to go is probably towards the end of high season which is in the first couple of weeks of April. Not too hot, and def not cold. The water temp is around 80 and the locals say that's too cold for them. 😂 I live in swfl so taking the key west express is easier and faster being its in fort myers where I am. But I do love the drive too. Great ride.

@TheDetourDuo 8 месяцев назад

Some great pointers. We're trying to make it back there for fantasy fest. Heard it gets crazy

@endofsociety 8 месяцев назад

@@TheDetourDuo fantasy fest is a really fun time. Still a bit warm because it doesn't really cool down till late November. I guess that's why most of their costumes are just paint or a sock covering their junk. 😂 Great time though. You should go if you can! Oh btw, I mentioned towards the end of high season for another reason... rentals start dropping in price. Especially on vrbo

@TheDetourDuo 8 месяцев назад

@@endofsociety don't know if we'll get THAT into character there 😅 we're all about the rental deals though

@Mr3500moe 4 месяца назад

I really enjoyed your trip to DC and You can’t visit the city without including go go❤

@TheDetourDuo 4 месяца назад

So true!

@lifeofcarter Год назад

Awesome video and editing!

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

Thanks so much!

@patriciaddodson 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the info - we're heading there in June. Can't wait! You two are cute!

@TheDetourDuo 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! I think we were there in July and it wasn't super crowded. June should be a good time.

@AlexaSmith 2 месяца назад

awesome video! i love yalls vibe

@TheDetourDuo 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@TamaraGabrielUK Год назад

Love your energy, great videos!

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

🙌🏿 thank you!

@BuildYourPerch 8 месяцев назад

I agree, great energy

@TheDetourDuo 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@simply_the_dev7588 9 месяцев назад

The Southernmost Point should b e Edward B. Knight Pier just to the east of that. But if you don't count a pier then the Clarence S Higgs Memorial Beach has a corner close to the pier that is further south than what they have listed as the southermost point.

@TheDetourDuo 9 месяцев назад

Didn't know that. Thank you

@rebekahrichardson6637 2 месяца назад

The visitors is why there is a key west with out tourists this little town go down hill

@TheDetourDuo 2 месяца назад

Agreed. We try and help people understand responsible tourism

@TravelSpreeOfficial Год назад

Honestly have never experienced heat like I have in key west 😅😅😅

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

I was trying to find a way to explain it. Like we've been to tropical islands, but this heat just hits different! Sara called it Thailand training

@jeffreygrillo7281 Год назад

@@TheDetourDuo Latter parts of June, July, August and September are the hottest and most humid months of the year. The festivals that are held during those months (Lobster Fest, Hemmingway Look-Alike & Running of the Bulls, etc.) are designed to get tourists to brave the heat and come down here despite that minor inconvenience.

@MaineRadioRewind 7 месяцев назад

I have a legit question…how did you get drone footage over key west? I thought it was a no-fly zone for drones?

@TheDetourDuo 7 месяцев назад

Most of Key West is a no-fly zone, but not all of it. It is extremely strict though. There was a pretty low flight ceiling (can't remember exactly how low) You have to be at least 5 miles from the airport which most of Key West is within that and you have to get prior authorization before taking off from the FAA. This isn’t your usual fly-by request; it requires a formal nod of approval-a special permit that acknowledges your presence won’t interfere with manned aircraft and you have to be registered as a Part 107 owner. Having said all that, most of the drone footage is stock.

@MaineRadioRewind 7 месяцев назад

@@TheDetourDuo thanks for the detailed answer. Your video was very informative and helpful. We were down there last January and are planning another trip. I think I might bring a drone and see what I can get for footage. Thanks for the reply and keep up the awesome videos!!

@TheDetourDuo 7 месяцев назад

You're very welcome. Best of luck to you. End of the day you can fly with way less restrictions over the other Keys , and honestly I think that footage looks more stunning.

@IvrRBLX 8 месяцев назад

Planning on visiting keywest :)

@TheDetourDuo 8 месяцев назад

We had fun there. I wish we had a little bit longer of a stay. We did prefer the other Keys though

@IvrRBLX 8 месяцев назад

@@TheDetourDuo New sub

@traxplays6780 5 месяцев назад

Heading to key west. Not big into travel channels, but I saw in a previous comment you were a Navy Diver. Thanks for your service brother. Subscribed.

@TheDetourDuo 5 месяцев назад

Hey man, thanks for your support. Technically, I was an MC with the diver certification. Basically I got to go through dive school and training with those guys, but my job was mainly to take photos of them underwater. Still pretty cool, I think. Just don't want to discredit Navy Divers by claiming the rate outright

@Brian-lm3lw 6 месяцев назад

fun been there couple times

@TheDetourDuo 6 месяцев назад

They definitely know how to have fun down there!

@SamanthaFl Год назад

You guys need to cover Fantasy Fest 🤣

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

lol that would be fun but we'll be in Thailand by then. Maybe we'll get a chance to next year

@SamanthaFl Год назад

@@TheDetourDuo future Thailand vlog🤞

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

@@SamanthaFl just might have to. Looks nuts down there during the festival

@johndaley4513 Год назад

WHAT I KNOW IS HE WAS AN AUTHOR, ahhhh ok, he was the 2nd most talented person to every pick up a pen.

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

good to know

@scott.wallace8625 11 месяцев назад

Duval Street is the only place where I didn't feed a meter at 6 am on a Sunday

@scott.wallace8625 11 месяцев назад

And got a parking ticket

@TheDetourDuo 11 месяцев назад

How much was the ticket?

@scott.wallace8625 11 месяцев назад

@@TheDetourDuo $50 I think. We were deploying to Iraq so just let the rental car company pay for it. Then charge me

@TheDetourDuo 11 месяцев назад

@@scott.wallace8625 oh that's not nearly as bad as I was thinking it would be

@axnvriaa 5 месяцев назад

Is it nice in October?

@TheDetourDuo 5 месяцев назад

Haven't been in October but fairly certain that's around the time of Fantasy Fest so it might be a little crazy and a lot of fun down there during that time

@potooleftl Год назад

The have public lots for 24 per dday

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

good to know

@trader-matt Год назад

I can't wait to go to key west your future army diver here swear in Friday

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

Hey good luck! Former Navy diver here. Thank you for your future service. Make the best of your time in and take advantage of everything the military gives you, because they will get everything they can out of you

@Sofy_kit 8 месяцев назад

I live there 😊

@TheDetourDuo 8 месяцев назад

Nice! Do you love it?

@TravelSpreeOfficial Год назад

1:57 $20 an hour?!?

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

right! I used to think $20 for the day was pricey. Thank goodness we found that secret lot

@margolyn8291 Год назад

❤😂chickens are protected..if you swat at them..arrested.They can be very aggressive, but they are allowed

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

That they are, but there is no foul in shooing them away.

@Heartadia 17 дней назад

$20 USD / hour on parking? Are we serious?

@TheDetourDuo 17 дней назад

Yup. Seeing that, we were perfectly fine finding free parking and walking a mile, or even 2

@Brian-lm3lw 6 месяцев назад

u have to bike

@TheDetourDuo 6 месяцев назад

a lesson we learned the hard way

@rodneybruce1206 Месяц назад

Or u get a hotel with free parking and rent a golf cart

@TheDetourDuo Месяц назад

that's a possibility for some

@Steve-FAFO 7 месяцев назад

I lived there for over 10 yrs. Other than all the gay bars and people. It’s a great place. I lived on Eisenhower. Drive. It was expensive as hell. Almost 3 k. A. Month but I enjoyed myself. Especially whenever I worked and then spent cash at the strip club. Female strip club that is. 😂

@pedalingthru2719 7 месяцев назад

My question is why would people want to go somewhere that they are not wanted. As a resident of key west our people have made it clear that they do not want or like the tourist croud.

@TheDetourDuo 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@kristantravis2105 6 месяцев назад

Well if everyone thought like you that would b silly I’ll go anywhere I want idk if ppl there don’t want me there lol silly they don’t own key west maybe u shouldn’t leave your house then lil

@ctsvblk 6 месяцев назад

That’s any beach area bud. Key west has always been a tourist destination. Is that not the main source of income in key west? We’re Americans and free to travel ANYWHERE WE PLEASE!!!!

@Ryan.Hannah 6 месяцев назад

Why would somebody move to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country if they don't like tourists? There's plenty of other areas in Florida that have far less tourists - even in the keys. I don't understand moving to crazy town and then getting upset about the crazy.

@lovestacy04ify 6 месяцев назад

What a silly comment

@boondockingamerica Год назад

As a conch whos family came here in the 1800's i can tell you that the locals do not want you here.

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

That’s interesting because the friendly locals (clearly not you) welcomed us with open arms. So glad you enjoyed our video!! 😌

@boondockingamerica Год назад

@@TheDetourDuo your video was very nice and just because people are nice does not mean we like the tourist and all there stupidity that comes with them. Ask yourself why a beer that cost $4.00 in miami cost a tourist $ 10.00 here but a local can go into the same bar and get the same beer for $2.00, why do you think the city made the whole island paid parking at $ 10.00 a hour unless you have a resident sticker . Let a tourist park in a resident area and watch how fast they get towed and get that $200.00 parking ticket. Why do you think we voted to remove the cruise ships from kw ? Then the carpet baggers came in and bought her way into office and let them come back in. If you line up 100 natives of kw and ask them what they think about the tourist 98% of them will tell you the same thing. People who are not from here think we want them here but you are very wrong. But think what you want

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

okay, thanks for the comment!

@RatedNTV 10 месяцев назад

nobody gives a fuck lol

@aaronm.1998 10 месяцев назад

@@TheDetourDuo Look at Mr. "Conch", so entitled and special. Free country bro, get over yourself.

@davidoverholt251 Год назад

Try Key West between Fantasy Feast and the Boat Races in the first week of November!

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

We'll be out of the country by then but we do want to go down for Fantasy Fest eventually

@joshscott9905 Год назад

Wish we would have known about that secret parking when we were there! 😆

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

came in clutch. We sat there questioning it for about 30 mins because it just seemed too good to be true, but there were no signs or anything. Think it might have been tan old overflow lot for the base

@jeffreygrillo7281 Год назад

@@TheDetourDuo I've lived in KW full time for the past 2 years and I work at the base. That free parking you discovered is not associated with NAS Key West. It's just free parking. Parked there this morning to walk up to RAM HEAD's Southernmost for breakfast. For 1st time tourists, that's a great find on your part.

@billegan2187 7 месяцев назад

Okay first of :31 seconds in your "ITs HOt" on camera made me completely crack up, nice work. Okay my next hilarious spot was at 2:26 when he looked scared to death as you made im back closer and closer to that chicken, hahahahah again nice work.

@TheDetourDuo 7 месяцев назад

I mean we all know it's going to be hot, but sometimes you got to let the people know, "IT'S HOT, hot!" And those chickens run the city. Don't let anyone tell you any different. Haha

@TheAdventureBuddies 2 месяца назад

I loved🏖 the insights and tips shared in this video! It reminds me of the fantastic travel guide on Key West, Florida. These are so informative and helpful for anyone planning a trip to the Florida Keys. Can't wait to explore 🚤these amazing destinations. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips!

@TheDetourDuo 2 месяца назад

Hey! Thanks for watching

@vicewaves369 Год назад

you guys are the dream!

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

just trying to live ours one day at a time lol

@aldophogasperi6528 Год назад

❤Listen to Tribute song to Jimmy Buffett TIDE HIGH ON by songwriter Dennis Callahan

@martinpenev6750 11 месяцев назад

Ahh Key West. Always worth a visit. When I went last June I had 5 (!) days of sunshine during the day and rain only in the night. Made my trip so much more memorable. 🏖

@TheDetourDuo 11 месяцев назад

That sounds so nice. It stayed dry for us too mostly. The rain would only last an hour max so we got to see a lot!

@johndaley4513 Год назад

that is one of their most celebrated events on the island

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

so we found out

@xnbdxtidaltitan7851 Год назад

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@Brian-lm3lw 6 месяцев назад

the square loook for the vat man

@TheDetourDuo 6 месяцев назад

vat man? who's that?

@potooleftl Год назад

Hard to believe you didn't know it's hot in Florida in August. Also roosters are part of history in the Keys. Ernest Hemmingway, you didn't know who he was. Really? And you don't go to Key West for the beaches.

@TheDetourDuo Год назад

thanks for the comment