This was our second sailing on the Victory..we wanted a Western itinerary since we never made it on the same trip last year because of hurricane Dennis and since a week never seems to be long enough we left for Florida on Thurs. We left Logan (Boston) about 45 mins late and landed about 10 minutes early in fort Lauderdale. rented a premium car from Alamo. booked online including everything for 3 nights was $95. at the ticket counter the guy at the counter gave me the paperwork to sign and it was $144..fortunately I had my confirmation showing the charges ...We got the car and were off to West Palm to my brothers..unfortunately he had to go back out on a work road trip so he wouldn't be there during our visit so we spent some time with my nieces and nephew

Since my brother wasn't there we decided to go to Key West overnight..from West Palm it's about a 4 1/2 hour drive..from Key Largo to Key West is 2 hours.,.pretty drive

I've always wanted to go to Key West and am glad we were there overnight first and not on a cruise...don't try looking for a place to stay on your way to KW but we got VERY lucky and found a place right in the middle of Duval street..still we walked from about 2 pm to 11 pm with a few bar stops along the way..we ate lunch at the Conch Republic on the water and did all the touristy stuff..went to Mallory square where they have street venders and street performers late afternoon into sunset..Sat morning we took the trolly tour and were on the road and visiting with friends in Boca by about 3:30.. Read more