Advice Sought on Florida Keys

[unclesallie]

Belated Happy New Years 2017 to all TRF Members!

To our members in South Florida, I would apprciate
some assistance:

1. We are at Ft Lauderdale, and headed to the
Keys: how far can we get and best moderately
Priced place to stay before Key West?

2. In Ft Lauderdale/Miami area is there a smaller
shop or watchmaker selling vintage rolex at
reasonable prices? (Prices have become soooo
high!

Any advice/assistance greatly appreciated!

Dan

[Amex4711]

Great question dan
I'm in South florida in february and I'm also interested for the answers.

[unclesallie]

Thomas: lol. Well, you may benefit from my mistakes!

[Etschell]

1. The keys are a tourist trap that are expensive this time of year. I'd suggest cheeca resort. Not cheap but you won't be dissapointed.

2. Vintage is tough. I will say pollack jewelers in sawgrass has a good pre owned selection. How much vintage depends on the day. What I can offer you is to go over there a week or so before you arrive and check it out.

[Amex4711]

Originally Posted by Etschell

1. The keys are a tourist trap that are expensive this time of year. I'd suggest cheeca resort. Not cheap but you won't be dissapointed.

2. Vintage is tough. I will say pollack jewelers in sawgrass has a good pre owned selection. How much vintage depends on the day. What I can offer you is to go over there a week or so before you arrive and check it out.

thanks eliot !
cheeca resort, no rooms available in february and not cheap

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Amex4711

thanks eliot !
cheeca resort, no rooms available in february and not cheap

Amaran cay or islander resort are cheaper and good. What dates I am seeing cheeca open for 380 a night in early feb.

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Amaran cay or islander resort are cheaper and good. What dates I am seeing cheeca open for 380 a night in early feb.

Boy, you got that right! Amara Cay is wonderful!

Thanks!

Dan

[Amex4711]

thanks for the Amara Cay Tip
Why are the keys so expensive ?

[HERITAGE82]

In Miami head over to Robin in The Grove

He is located in Coconut Grove and has a great selection of modern and vintage watches (mostly Rolex) at great prices.

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

In Miami head over to Robin in The Grove

He is located in Coconut Grove and has a great selection of modern and vintage watches (mostly Rolex) at great prices.

Thanks for the tip!
Best,
Dan

[2ltdjorn]

when is the off season for the keys?

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

when is the off season for the keys?

June 1 through Sept 30th

[unclesallie]

Guys: thanks so much! We stayed at Bahia Mar Doubletree Hilton in Ft Lauderdale. So so.
Drive down was very good until Key Largo, then bumper to bumper: took 3 hours to get to
Islamadora Key. We are at Amara Cay Resort, which is expensive($280.00 plus tax), but a world class resort. Just wonderful. We went to Lorelei Inn, and had great food, sunset, rock n roll band, and a great magic show! Tomorrow is Key West at the Coco Plum Inm. Again, expensive, $365.00 per night(2 nights for us) including taxes. Thank you for all the great feedback!
Best,
Dan

[jnelson3097]

You can visit Watchuwant in Miami but I'm not sure what they'll have as far as vintage Rolex.

[Dr.Brian]

I looked at Hawks Cay Resort for a trip this spring. It seems nice, and family friendly, but not budget friendly. It's looking like a go, but I don't know anyone that went there.
Have a good trip!

[Desibaba]

I just went to Key west a few weeks ago. Make sure you check out the "Better than Sex" dessert restaurant. Its amazing.

[unclesallie]

I really do recommend Coco Plum B&B. Excellent!
Bit be warned: is next to the Green Parrot, which imho is
the best bar and likely the oldest, in Key West:
No Sniveling! ☠️ Anyway, the Green Parrot is not quiet.
Also, great inexpensive find: Santiago's Bodega: fantastic Tapas!
Next stop Miami to look at watches, thence to New Orleans for a fee days, and hoke to the
Cold Cold Cold Northeast.....

[Maybelline]

We are going to the keys in April. We are staying here http://www.islandcityhouse.com but have never been here before. We heard good things about it.

[LawrenceNightingale]

All you guys travelling to KW be sure to eat at El Siboney. Best Cuban food ever, Zagat rated. The restaurant isn't much to look at, but it's a helluva place to eat at.

Also, check out the Saint Hotel in KW. Ain't cheap, but it's classy, and right in the middle of the fun.