Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. Elevation: 18′Weather: 68°F (20°C), Wind NE at 11 mph (18 km/h), 42% HumidityPopulation: 24,843 (2019)Mayor: Teri JohnstonArea: 7.21 mi² (5.59 mi² Land / 1.62 mi² Water) Located around 2 miles from the Key West International Airport, The Hilton Garden Inn at Key West sits at the entrance to the island. Among the room types are rooms with a king bed with a balcony view, rooms with two queen
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Hurricane Irma Damage Has Indefinitely Closed 4 Cruise Ports
Four popular cruise ports, including the top two ports in 2016, are closed indefinitely to cruise ships due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Since so many of our readers have asked about the different cruise ports in the Caribbean and which ones were affected by the storm, here is a rundown of the cruise ports that are open and closed following the storm. St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Tortola, Key West: All four ports are closed indefinitely. Gene Sloan at USA Today is reporting that St. Thomas and St Maarten could be closed to cruise ships for weeks, and possibly for months. Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced all Eastern Caribbean itineraries until November with Western Caribbean ones and Royal Caribbean has ships that will be stopping in St. Kitts and