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mrsd2fan May 4th, 2007 04:06 AM

Keys off season
 
Can someone tell me what is considered off season in the keys and why? Thanks!

GoTravel May 4th, 2007 04:43 AM

September, October, and November up to Thanksgiving except for Fantesy Fest and lobster season in October in Key West.

It is hurricane season, peak season hasn't started yet (Christmas through April), and summer season has yet to start.

mrsd2fan May 4th, 2007 04:52 AM

Oh, duh...I should have know that...I guess what I need to know is, what season other than those months are off season...
thanks

GoTravel May 4th, 2007 04:56 AM

Pretty much the month of May through the first week in June except for Memorial Weekend.

mrsd2fan May 4th, 2007 08:31 AM

Is there a reason for this time to be low season? weather perhaps?

SusanCS May 4th, 2007 10:13 AM

I'd consider all of the summer months to be low season. Rates are cheaper then for 2 good reasons: heat and humidity.

Peter_krynicki May 5th, 2007 05:40 AM

*High* season is listed as running from 12/15 through Easter but there are some exceptions to low season, when rates go back up...

"Rates vary throughout the year. They are the higher between Christmas and Easter and for special events and three-day holidays. Highest rates apply during special annual events like Fantasy Fest and the lobster mini-season. There are good deals in the fall and early December is really a choice time – no lines, moderate temperatures, and low humidity. When you are calculating your cost, don’t forget to figure on the local, state and tourist taxes levied on all accommodations."

I've seen several B&B's even list a mid-season but this seems to vary by place. And the Pier House doesn't seem to have a season. They charge the same rates no matter when I've booked.

Pjk

GoTravel May 5th, 2007 07:01 AM

Susan, summer is no longer considered off season due to the fact that so many families travel during that time. It is now considered 'summer' season.

You can find deals the first two weeks in December.

mrsd2fan May 6th, 2007 09:53 AM

Thanks for your replies, Dec. for me is not an option as we will be bringing our Harleys and I like to ride when it's fairly warm out.Warm meaning, I don't have to wear a jacket. Seems like everytime I look for a place in March or April 2008, they are booked...


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