Winter Vacation Ideas

Why not hiking in Afghanistan.
Hiking in Afghanistan! | CheapTents.com Outdoor Gear Blog (http://blog.cheaptents.com/hiking-in-afghanistan/)

If that not exciting enough you could hike in Iran.
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Miami is probably the best priced major airport for K West. KW has an airport but I do not know how many major airlines if any go in there. If price is a consideration, stick with Miami. Key Largo is maybe an hour +- from Miami. KW in about 4 hours from Miami with the others located somewhere in between. The drive is great as much of it is over incredible water.
AND check out the Dry Tortuga's for a killer day trip....or camp overnight

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Yeah, Miami or Fort Lauderdale depending on the airline. I know Southwest flies nonstop from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale relatively cheap. And it's only about 20-25 miles between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. You can fly into Key West, but it'll double or triple your airfare costs easily. Plus flying into Miami/Ft. Lauderdale forces you to rent a car, which comes in handy when day tripping around the Keys.

The drive from Miami/Ft Lauderdale into Key West is incredible. For our honeymoon, my wife and I had my Uncle's convertible, so that made the trip that much more amazing, getting a full view of the surrounding waters and land. We drove in at night, so while it was dark and couldn't see much, the sky views were awesome.

Why not hiking in Afghanistan.
Hiking in Afghanistan! | CheapTents.com Outdoor Gear Blog (http://blog.cheaptents.com/hiking-in-afghanistan/)

If that not exciting enough you could hike in Iran.
Iran Hiking Tour: Attraction in Iran: Walking: Safari: Mountain Climbing (http://www.thetistravel.com/en/hiking-trekking.php)

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Yeah, Miami or Fort Lauderdale depending on the airline. I know Southwest flies nonstop from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale relatively cheap. And it's only about 20-25 miles between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. You can fly into Key West, but it'll double or triple your airfare costs easily. Plus flying into Miami/Ft. Lauderdale forces you to rent a car, which comes in handy when day tripping around the Keys.

The drive from Miami/Ft Lauderdale into Key West is incredible. For our honeymoon, my wife and I had my Uncle's convertible, so that made the trip that much more amazing, getting a full view of the surrounding waters and land. We drove in at night, so while it was dark and couldn't see much, the sky views were awesome.
I totally forgot about Fort Lauderdale.......

I totally forgot about Fort Lauderdale.......
Yeah, West Palm Beach has an airport as well.

Best thing to do for flying to South Florida is see which airlines have direct/non-stop flights from your home airport and go from there. I know Miami is a hub for American, and I know Fort Lauderdale is a hub for Southwest.

For example, here's a link to BWI's list of daily nonstop flights and where they go (http://www.bwiairport.com/en/flight/nonstop-flights).

Yeah, West Palm Beach has an airport as well.

Best thing to do for flying to South Florida is see which airlines have direct/non-stop flights from your home airport and go from there. I know Miami is a hub for American, and I know Fort Lauderdale is a hub for Southwest.

For example, here's a link to BWI's list of daily nonstop flights and where they go (http://www.bwiairport.com/en/flight/nonstop-flights).
Miami is a hub for illegals.

I hear Kosovo is nice this time of year.

So now after all the love shown for the Keys, I think that's where im taking the GF. Are there any specific hotels anyone could recommend?

These are two cool places. The Cuban place is a historic inn. We stayed there one time. Had a HUGE two bedroom deal with a loft and kitchen. Not to bad on the money either. Gigantic 2nd floor balcony overlooking Duvall street. Good location uptown and still within walking distance down.
The Marina area is beautiful, but pricey. Killer location on the Marina...downtown. There are MANY historic places to stay reminiscent of the Pirate days of Key West. I would stay at one of those.
After you have picked hotel, Can we do "things to do"???

Cuban Club Suites of Key West, Florida (http://www.casadeluces.com/)

Westin Key West Hotels: The Westin Key West Resort & Marina - Hotel Rooms at westin (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1780)

@Hog1 - yeah, that Westin is nuts...my wife and I went in the lobby just to look around and it was incredible.

The hotel I stayed in is linked above, and is part of a group of inns in Key West (http://www.historickeywestinns.com/index.htm). It was nice place, quiet, and convenient.

The closer to Mallory Square/Marina you stay, the more expensive it gets. I'd say the average hotel rate will be around $200/night if not more, depending on when you arrive and leave. If you stay for a week, I'd strongly suggest looking into condo/house rentals. You'll pay similar prices to a hotel, and have more privacy.