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Either way, it\u2019s important to get there comfortably, quickly, safely and easily.<\/p>\nEither way, it\u2019s important to get there comfortably, quickly, safely and easily.<\/p>\n
Regardless of if you’re traveling for business or pleasure, road trips can be unbearable. You\u2019ll be dealing with all of the hazards that come with road travel, including construction, traffic and stops for bathroom breaks, food, etc.<\/p>\n
If you’re departing from Tampa, FL, you’re looking at about 7-8 hours travel time total which makes a day trip to Key West pretty much undoable.<\/p>\n
However, by chartering a private plane<\/a> you (and seven of your friends) can be in Key West within 3 hours.<\/p>\n The Pilatus PC-12<\/a>, when chartered through Tampa Bay Air Charter, can carry up to eight passengers, and starts at only $3,500 for a one day round trips to the Florida Keys from Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n This is incredibly affordable, especially if you’re splitting the cost with all passengers.<\/p>\n So many people don\u2019t take advantage of chartering a private plane because they believe that it will be too expensive. However, there are a few important differences between a plane and a jet<\/a>, and they all greatly affect the cost.<\/p>\n First, a single engine plane doesn’t burn as much fuel or require the same complex and expensive maintenance as a private jet.\u00a0 Lower operating costs equal lower fares, so chartering a single engine plane can be far more affordable than chartering a private jet.<\/p>\n In short, when you hear the term \u201cprivate plane\u201d, don\u2019t let the potential costs scare you away. Chartering a private plane with Tampa Bay Air Charter is an incredibly common way travel to Key West and if you fill the plane, the per passenger fare is comparable to first class on commercial carriers.<\/p>\n Key West is warm, beautiful and bustling.\u00a0 And, since Key West is a major cruise ship destination, many of its visitors are actually pressed for time. As a result, locals have created many options for visitors who intend to only spend a single day on the island.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Key West Aquarium<\/strong>: Located in tourist heavy Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium<\/a> is a must see for anyone on a brief stay to the area. The Aquarium offers guided tours as well as up close and personal animal feedings.<\/p>\n The touch tank at the Aquarium is nothing short of breathtaking, as tourists and locals alike are able to interact physically and respectfully with creatures from the sea. Try hard to make your schedule work with the daily shark feedings, because they are not something you\u2019ll want to miss!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take in a Tour<\/strong>: If you want to see everything, but you\u2019ve got a very short window of free time, then the Conch Tour Train<\/a> is perfect for you! The train schedule is certain to coincide with your own, since tours start at 9 a.m. every day and then continue to head out every thirty minutes.<\/p>\n On the Conch Tour, you\u2019ll learn everything you\u2019ve ever wanted to know about Key West within an hour and a half. Learn about the history of the area, which is dripping with culture, and make a note of everything there is to do as you pass through the United States\u2019 Southernmost Point! The train will bring you full circle back to Mallory Square, where you can grab a meal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fantastic Food in Mallory Square<\/strong>: Hunger in Key West is easily satiated. After all, you\u2019ll be in the best place you\u2019ve ever been to order fresh seafood. You\u2019ll find your classic tourist menus inside Mallory Square, stuffed to the brim with incredible seafood platters and other cuisine from the adjacent ocean.<\/p>\n If seafood really isn\u2019t your thing, then take advantage of the authentic Cuban restaurants and fresh food that you\u2019ll come across on Key West. It will be unlike anything you\u2019ve ever tasted. For those who aren\u2019t up to an adventure, you can find great salads, burgers and even cheese steak sandwiches all along the Square.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hemingway Home & Museum<\/strong>: Nestled in the heart of Old Town Key West, this unique property was home to one of America\u2019s most honored and respected authors. Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote here for more than ten years.<\/p>\n Step back in time and visit the rooms and gardens that witnessed the most prolific period of this Nobel Prize winner\u2019s writing career. Educated tour guides give insightful narratives and are eager to answer questions.<\/p>\n Wander through the lush grounds and enjoy the whimsy of the more than forty cats that live here. The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum is a significant address on any Key West itinerary. The museum welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world and looks forward to welcoming you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory<\/strong>: The Butterfly Conservatory is a butterfly park that houses more than 50 different butterfly species from around the world in a clime-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.<\/p>\n Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature. During your breathtaking journey you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the “flowers of the sky.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key West Snorkeling<\/strong>: Snorkel into Key West\u2019s most popular attractions: the reef and crystal blue waters surrounding this island paradise.\u00a0Your sailing and\u00a0Key West snorkeling<\/a> adventure begins as you board a state-of-the-art catamaran, part of the largest and most luxurious catamaran fleet in the Florida Keys.<\/p>\nChartering A Private Plane vs. Booking A Private Jet<\/h3>\n
Exploring Key West<\/h3>\n
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