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  • Find the best activities in Key West whether it's in the water, on the water, at the beach, historical, quirky, or food and drink. It's all right here!
    Finding the best activities in Key West can be a challenge because there's so much to do. If you're planning Key West with kids or just some Key West family travel this video will help. We tell you about saving money in Key West with discounts and where to book. Go parasailing, snorkel on the reef, take a sunset cruise, take a Key West jetski tour, and more. Take a step into history and see the Hemingway House Key West, the Truman Little White House, or Fort East Martello Museum.
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    15:24 Hemingway House Key West
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    20:22 Southernmost Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
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Komentáře • 87

  • @angieontherun9275
    @angieontherun9275 Před měsícem +1

    We did this dinner cruise! The guy singing is amazing! He’s a big guy!!!

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před měsícem

      He is awesome! He absolutely makes the cruise what it is.

  • @Alliekatsdad
    @Alliekatsdad Před rokem +4

    Planning our Key West vacation and came across your channel. Thanks for all the info and tips! Helps a ton.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      You’re welcome. Hope you enjoy Key West as much as we did!!! We

  • @jackieruprecht3588
    @jackieruprecht3588 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You both are very good describing Key West. Super helpful for a first time traveler going there. Thank you

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the kind words. We’re glad we could help and hope you have a great time in Key West!! Get the Lobstah Roll!!!

  • @CraigNiesenPhotography
    @CraigNiesenPhotography Před 2 lety +3

    Chris and Suzannah, you guys really covered a lot of things to do in Key West. The video from the parasailing is pretty freaking awesome! Now Key West is really on Shelley's bucket list for sure. Shell probably try to get ME to go parasailing. 🤣Thanks for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

      Four weeks was a long time and we needed it to see so much. Yet we missed so many things. Would love to go back one day. Hope you guys get to go AND that Shelley gets you to go parasailing!!

  • @hattiesaulsberry1726
    @hattiesaulsberry1726 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the very informative information. We now know we will need to stay more than one night.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 3 měsíci

      Definitely need more than one night for Key West.

  • @craftingwithjean5599
    @craftingwithjean5599 Před rokem

    Found you today. Thank you for all the Key West information. We are looking forward to beginning our travels soon.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      You’re welcome! Key West is so much fun and we can’t wait to go back!

  • @vincetequesta5169
    @vincetequesta5169 Před rokem +1

    This was very helpful, thanks! Y'all are great! You have that NPR Schwetty Balls vibe.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      Thanks for the compliment. That is a hilarious skit!!!

  • @JarheadAndGingersJourney

    Awesome information. We can’t wait to go there next year. 👍🏻

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety

      Book your RV site 6-months out at Sigsbee. Try doing it online before calling. Let’s just say that the people working there sometimes don’t actually check…but the system has all the info.

  • @mikelee6636
    @mikelee6636 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the recommendations, some great Ideas, enjoyed listening to you two, such a nice couple, Life is Good!

  • @angelaterranova1577
    @angelaterranova1577 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! Fantastic video of Key West activities with personal insight! Just what I have been looking for as I research for our upcoming trip!

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem +1

      So happy we could help! Key West has so much to do and we didn’t even show all of it 😂. It’s also one of those places that stays with you after you leave and we can’t wait to go back. Have fun, enjoy the atmosphere and make sure you get Cuban Coffee Queen in the mornings. It’ll get you going for any adventure! -Chris & Suzanna

  • @user-dg4sj5nc6v
    @user-dg4sj5nc6v Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love this video! Def helping us plan for our Feb trip

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 5 měsíci

      We’re so glad we were able to help. This video really just scratches the surface of all the things you can do in Key West. We hope you enjoy the area as much as we do!

  • @Natalie-531
    @Natalie-531 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video. Going in March. So excited!

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you. Hope you enjoy the area as much as we do.

  • @mistimclaughlin7419
    @mistimclaughlin7419 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this wonderful video. It has given me so many ideas.
    You're such a lovely family.
    May Creator bless and keep you.
    🌞

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy Key West as much as we did. We can’t wait to go back!!

  • @kevinlynch6799
    @kevinlynch6799 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well Done!
    Thank you.
    Be well.

  • @MidwestJourneys
    @MidwestJourneys Před 2 lety

    Nice video! We absolutely love the keys and Key West. Now that being said, I have to say that we are disappointed at the massive void in the middle of the country on your RV map! 😂😂😂

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂 we’ve been disappointed in it too. We had plans to change all that this summer but some major life changes are happening and it will have to wait.

  • @candyburns9177
    @candyburns9177 Před 3 měsíci +1

    great video Thank you

  • @jerrymclean8075
    @jerrymclean8075 Před 9 měsíci

    I love Key West, I was down there for 6 months for work and when I wasn't working I was exploring Key West!!! There is so much more to do down there then what you posted!! You are correct, it's family oriented. So many shops and restaurants and they even have my favorite, Hard Rock Cafe' !!! There is something for everybody!!

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 9 měsíci

      That sounds like a great job! We did a lot more than we put in the video but we think the best thing about Key West is the laid back atmosphere. It’s so relaxing.

  • @JaimeLopez-uy7hl
    @JaimeLopez-uy7hl Před rokem +1

    Love how you also show the photos ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @JaimeLopez-uy7hl
      @JaimeLopez-uy7hl Před rokem +1

      @@HintonTheTrail ,Going to Key West this month thanks for this video. Will be taking grandkids so this really helped.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome! You’ll have a great time.

  • @dalesaylors9251
    @dalesaylors9251 Před 4 měsíci

    Four Westin Key West! Y’all must be trillionares🦩🥊

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 4 měsíci

      No, we boondocked at the military campground. I think it was $27 a night when we went. Cheaper than your standard RV park.

  • @rvfamilylife
    @rvfamilylife Před 2 lety

    Y'all hit a LOT of points on this video. The most interesting was the 140 miles to Walmart. I can't believe they haven't figured out how to squeeze a Small-Mart out there, LOL. Is there a Dollar General? those are everywhere.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

      I don’t remember seeing a Dollar General down there but they have just about everything else! When you ask about Walmart the locals just don’t want it. Ha ha

  • @MsSunstoned
    @MsSunstoned Před 2 lety +1

    The Green Flash ... It's just science.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeh, but sometimes a little imagination makes for a better story.

  • @sashayglow
    @sashayglow Před rokem +1

    Very informative. Ty so much. I'm planning a trip in the next few months. What month did you guys go?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it. We were there all of Feb ‘22.

  • @brouse1942
    @brouse1942 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed your video. I would love to go tp Key West. I was wondering where you stay when you are there? I live in Sacramento CA, so I would have to fly there.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      We stayed on Sigsbee. It’s a Navy Base so if you have access you can use it. Great prices but have to book at least 6 months out.

  • @HintonTheTrail
    @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

    Key West is so great and there are endless things to do. We did a ton in our 4-weeks there but couldn’t hit it all. Have you been?

  • @sherriedentico7626
    @sherriedentico7626 Před 2 měsíci

    This is a great video!! We live in Maine as well and are planning a trip to Key West around December. You have given us a lot of options to look at. Any thoughts on hotels? I see you had your camper.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We were in our RV for most of the time staying at the Sigsbee campground. We stayed a week in the Navy lodging. If someone in your party is a veteran you should look at that option. There is no more affordable lodging than that.
      A lot of the action is down toward the southern part of the island. The restaurants, bars, places to see, etc. But nothing is really far away no matter where you stay.

  • @thedang4phim
    @thedang4phim Před rokem +1

    Hello Maine from Minnesota. Thank you for sharing this video. We're planning to go to Key West this summer in our class A. I plan to stay in Honda State Park. We did not hear where you parked your rig ? It seems your family takes activities every day .Was it easy for an RV campground on key West?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem +1

      Hello Minnesota!!
      We stayed at a age Sigsbee Navy RV park. Military and prior military can stay there but you have to book 6+ months in advance. There aren’t a lot of RV parks down there so plan early (although summer is less crowded).
      We actually boondocked for a month so we did a lot of things but also had a lot of downtime. There is so much to do, it’s beautiful, there’s amazing food, it’s just such a cool place. We hope you enjoy yourselves!!!

  • @gururajveershetty1
    @gururajveershetty1 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you , it is very well covered , do you recommend to book the water sports in advance ?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 měsíci

      If you’re able to get things booked in advance we recommend that. If you want to go to the Dry Tortugas you need to book that months in advance. We failed to do that and missed out.
      If you’re wanting to do multiple water activities contact the company ahead of time and see about a discount as well.

  • @user-cb7ni5zh8n
    @user-cb7ni5zh8n Před 11 měsíci +1

    Found this sight after I had been to key west twice and missed most of of the heat sights.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 11 měsíci

      You could go to Key West many times and still find something new.

  • @paulie2tanks175
    @paulie2tanks175 Před rokem

    Saw my future son-in-law at 9:25 during the kayak tour

  • @CountfromMiami
    @CountfromMiami Před rokem

    I want to go parasail, but how did you get video of the you while doing it?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      Suzannah carried our GoPro Max up there. The camera pole she used had a wrist strap you can tighten down…but her death grip pretty much kept it safe. 😂😂

  • @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu
    @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu Před měsícem

    I like the back group map with the States,is that hand made?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před měsícem

      No, it something we got off of Amazon. They have different versions and you just add the States as you visit them

    • @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu
      @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu Před měsícem

      Thanks for prompt reply and greetings from Australia liked and subscribed

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před měsícem

      You’re welcome. Where at in Australia? We visited back in in 2015. Cairns, Sydney, & Melbourne. We really enjoyed the trip and the people.

    • @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu
      @WilliamWaddell-jh7mu Před měsícem

      @@HintonTheTrail Melbourne we are heading back for a vacation in October and always wanted to get to Key West so this video a great help

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před měsícem

      We hope you make it to the Keys. It’s a fun place!

  • @SailingHorizons
    @SailingHorizons Před rokem

    There's a 2 mile long beach by the airport not at the Fort, like you said Smathers Beach and it is free.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      We saw that while taking the hop on/hop off bus and it looked great. Free is always good!

  • @joannemartha8853
    @joannemartha8853 Před 10 měsíci

    Where did u stay I’m looking for an affordable place to stay, but would like to be near a beach what’s your suggestion?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 10 měsíci

      We stayed on the Navy base at the Sigsbee Campground. If you were prior military you may be able to get access. We boondocked for a month because they have a very limited number of full hookup sites. You need to reserve about 6-months ahead because it’s so popular.
      There are some state parks in the Keys as well so you may try there.
      Surprising there are only like 3 real beaches in Key West. One is in a state park. The other two are near hotels which are pretty expensive.

  • @ashleypond5455
    @ashleypond5455 Před rokem

    Where did you all stay while you were there?

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před rokem

      We were in our RV staying at the Sigsbee campground.

  • @Harold710
    @Harold710 Před měsícem

    A1A highway south,

  • @lynndamato4830
    @lynndamato4830 Před 4 měsíci

    Music WAY too loud for hearing impaired as distinguishing sound is key

  • @hoppercar
    @hoppercar Před 10 měsíci

    Know thats its over priced and not worth going to......just a tourist trap now

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It was very busy and expensive but we enjoyed it and would go back.

  • @scottythewanderer4432
    @scottythewanderer4432 Před 2 měsíci

    Kids don't belong in Key West

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 měsíci

      There are a lot of activities for kids in Key West and if you look around at events, etc and locations of certain things happening you can avoid more adult things.

    • @scottythewanderer4432
      @scottythewanderer4432 Před 2 měsíci

      @@HintonTheTrail I'm not saying there aren't things for them to do, I'm saying they don't belong there. Bring them to Orlando or the coast. Key West was an adult playground for decades. It's being ruined by the strollers and teenagers.

  • @melodyassaro
    @melodyassaro Před 2 lety +1

    Suzannah I laughed so hard when you were parasailing 🪂 😊there is so much to do in Key West. The food tour looked like fun. Might have to do it the next time. We are also hoping to hit Dry Tortugas. We said the next time we will rent a scooter or golf cart to get around. Thanks for another informative video.

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

      There is about 20 minutes for screaming footage. But in the end it was a lot of fun…but she wont do it again. 😂😂
      The food tour was a really great way to see the town in a different light.
      Scooters would be the way to go if you don’t have kids. They’re fun, easy to find parking for, and cheap compared to the golf carts. Thanks for watching!!

    • @melodyassaro
      @melodyassaro Před 2 lety

      @@HintonTheTrail just watched the parasailing again lol didn’t hear the first time when Corbin said it’s going to be ok mom

    • @HintonTheTrail
      @HintonTheTrail  Před 2 lety +1

      He was very supportive. 😂😂

    • @melodyassaro
      @melodyassaro Před 2 lety

      @@HintonTheTrail lol