Key West, the best place to visit

Key West is simply the best place you could visit, bottom line. All the perks of island living without having to step on a boat or pack your passport. However if you do have a passport, bring it to City Hall and they will stamp it with the Conch Republic Stamp. Just a four hour drive south from my home in South Florida, its the southernmost point in the continental United States. Sun, ocean waves, cold beer and a laid back evolved island atmosphere make for a great time. Last year I celebrated my "Dirty 30" and rang in the New Year here along with Key West's famous drag queen Sushi. Who dropped from a giant shoe at midnight. Key West is known for its Fantasy Fest celebration Halloween weekend. However the best time to visit is The Conch Republic Independence Celebration weekend around mind April. This is the best time to feel the true spirit of Key West and its citizens. Twice by accident, years apart I came on this weekend and now its my favorite time to visit. Key West got the name Conch Republic after if broke from the United States April 23rd 1982 in protest of illegal search of cars on the major artery in and out of the island. The Documentary Cocaine Cowboys about the Miami drug trade takes place around the same time(fun fact). Foxy's Favorites in Key West. Best Food: Hogfish, a seafood dive restaurant off the beaten path. Best View: Louis Backyard, a restaurant near the southern most point. A bit pricey but good food and a great view. Best Hotel: Southernmost Hotel Connection. includes several hotels on a manmade private beach, cool pools, hopping pool bars and a beachfront café. They are pricy so I stay at the cheaper ones across the street that gives you access to the pools and beach. I have also stayed at one of their bed and breakfast hotels on the property. Best Breakfast/Brunch: Southernmost Café. Best Dessert: Better Than Sex Dessert Restaurant. Best Bar: Garden Of Eden. This is a rooftop clothing optional bar above Bull Bar. Yes I said clothing optional. They do body painting here, a Key West staple. Best activity: Fury Sunset booze cruise. Key West is also known for the amazing sunset. Best places to see the sunset are on a Booze cruise or wine tasting sunset sail. On land the best places are Mallory Square and top of the highest hotel La Concha.