Flying to Key West for 48 Hours (no luggage/car needed)
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The creators document a 48-hour trip to Key West, focusing on a travel style that avoids rental cars and heavy luggage. They fly from Tampa via Breeze Airways and stay at the Hampton Inn near the airport. The video explores the benefits of staying on the southeast side of the island, noting that while it is further from the Duval Street area, it offers a more relaxed atmosphere and proximity to Smathers Beach. The creators visit various dining establishments, including the Cheeky Hut, the Boat House, and Oldtown Tavern, while also exploring downtown shops and live music venues. They provide a detailed review of Smathers Beach, describing it as their favorite beach in Key West due to its cleanliness and scenery. The trip concludes with a comparison of budget airlines Breeze and Allegiant, as well as a summary of the pros and cons of staying near the airport versus staying in the downtown district. They conclude that the airport area is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of relaxation and accessibility via a complimentary hotel shuttle.
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For this flight, we each only packed one personal item, and we have no plans of running a car, golf cart, scooter, or any other means of transportation to get around over the next couple of days.
Now, for a budget carrier, we were impressed with what Breeze offered. The airplane itself seemed very modern.
I would say it's the prettiest of the beaches in Key West. The sand is clean and soft.
We would absolutely recommend all three of those appetizers that we got.
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