Things to know when coming to the Florida Keys!

[@rhmacy]

Your video made me homesick... I lived in the Keys for a couple of years, until, the Navy sent me elsewhere. I logged an, unforgettable, lifetime's worth of wonderful experiences there. I haven't been back since '84'. You stirred some old memories, and, I thank you for that. I may be contacting you in the near future for assistance finding a vacation rental. Thanks very much.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching, just give us a shout if there is anything we can help with! 770-561-6091

[@8corymix8]

Great video! We love the keys & usually stay in Marathon when we go. We're heading down after Christmas. Hello from Michigan!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hi Paul! I know you will be happy to get to warm weather after Christmas 😃

[@beautifulflorida]

We just got back from one day trip Florida City- Key West-Miami. In our one day trip to Key West we passed over 42 bridges, including Seven Mile Bridge, and 34 islands as we traveled the scenic Overseas Highway and drove around Key West. We stopped to see Anne's Beach, Sandal Factory outlet and stopped to say "hi" to Big Betsy, giant lobster in Islamorada, ate delicious Pie at Blond Giraffe Key Lime Factory in Tavernier, stopped at the amazing Seven Mile Bridge, we reached the southernmost Point and much more! It was amazing! Thank you for your video!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Wow! What a full day of sight seeing! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheJosa007]

I am always supportive of my local shops. Thank you for all the good advice.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

That is awesome!

[@hatchetjackphillips]

Love it in the keys! Made my first trip in 1995 and been going down ever since. Would love to live there sone day.

[@slfieck]

We loved Sunset Grill! Fantastic place to chill and have some drinks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We agree!

[@Jeannified]

GREAT video!!! That food at the Sunset Grill looks FABULOUS!!! THANKS!!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Ok, I gotta be honest, I filmed the video today outside Sunset Grille, but the food was a from a video I made at Lazy Days South here in Marathon several months ago....I just needed to drop in some food footage!! Both places are excellent! You can't go wrong at either place! Thanks for watching!

[@Jeannified]

Gables On The Go good to know. I will look that place up. When we get to travel again, I’m headin’ over to Florida from San Diego, CA, where I live. I did grow up in Atlanta, though. I totally understand why you love that area so much. It is beautiful!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Our favorite places in town to mention a few are Castaway, Lazy Days, The Stuffed Pig (for breakfast) and this one you'll laugh at, but seriously try it.....Dions Quick Chick (it's fried chicken from a gas station, but incredible chicken!) They've got a cool story in the Keys too...Google "Dion's chicken FL,Keys"

[@karenglaicar5486]

Great info. Nice video. Just subscribed. Thanks and take care.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks and welcome

[@ericarios6207]

Estuve, ahí hace una semana, sinceramente me hubiera encantado conocer este tutorial antes, pero lo voy a recomendar y en otra ocasión, lo tomaré en cuenta, pero me encanto gracias.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

¡Muchas gracias por conocer nuestro canal! ¡Me alegra que haya encontrado útil nuestra información!

[@ericarios6207]

😊

[@franceslassiter2136]

I have enjoyed watching you videos, we are visiting Key West in July.Thank you again for all your good tips. Frances from North Carolina

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dorothyg.mullis2673]

Hi....Really enjoyed your video tour! Thanks! We were down there not long ago! Before the pandemic...We plan to return as soon as possible... It was our first visit...We plan to see and do so much more our 2nd time down! We'll look you up! Thanks so much for your advice and your suggestions....Much appreciated! Hope to see the Keys soon! "Happy Travels!!!"....

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sounds great! See you soon!

[@jjmarie3472]

Thank you for this! The girls in my family are going near the end of April April a week! Also airbnb and vrbo have great deals on rentals for 5-7days. The entire homes. All along the keys

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spunkmire2664]

I really do love Island Fish Company on Marathon.

[@1kJae]

Sunset Barr and Grille ! One of the coolest spots in marathon. Full restaurant with a couple Bars, corn hole in the sand , they also have a full. And even have a dock if you want to bring your boat! Filled with good vibes and everyone is super friendly. Good good food , it is expensive but definitely worth it

[@trevorfillmore698]

Haha I'm from Canada a can of dip here goes for around 20 bucks 6 bucks is cheap and a pack of 25 cigarettes are also around 20 bucks. We are planning to go to Florida next spring I never been to the Keys before looks beautiful definitely going to keep it in mind.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Oh wow! Sounds expensive up there but we would love to see Canada too!

[@MycoHippie]

Very informative video. This is my first visit to your channel and I have to say you seem like a genuinely good dude! It’s incredible that you share your number and invite anyone to call. That’s refreshing in this day and age. I went to the keys with my parents many years ago and now I’d like to take my family. Your video helped out tremendously. You earned my subscription! Thank you and happy new year!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Welcome aboard! and Happy New Year to you.....thanks!!

[@ScottLBeyer]

Great tour and information about the Florida Keys. Much appreciated!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abdrema7272]

Going to Marathon next week! Great video...thanks!!! Can’t wait!!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hope you enjoyed it!!

[@golfnut2599]

great video we live in fla and have an rv so we stay at fiesta key and sunshine key all the time, thanks this is good info for people who want to come to the keys

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DavidCeplecha]

very informative- thank you

[@robertdavis5714]

Well done sir, Home Depot is all I need as far as Big Box stores.

[@SippyCupAdventures]

Thank you for this. We plan to visit friends and family in Florida, eventually. Traveling through the Keys is my main bucket list item......That, and just lounge in some shallow water. 🥤

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome! Have fun!

[@TomSpurlock]

Thanks for all the tidbits on the Key's. We'll soon be there in March. It would be good to see an episode on the hidden gems to visit throughout the keys, like the miniature Key Deer that I heard about, or the best PWC guided tour around islands, etc.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You need to go back through all of our videos...we've got a lot on the "hidden gems!" Thanks for watching!

[@txhypnotist]

Hey Mark, great video. I hope your realestate business takes off from these videos. I'll spread the word.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks so much!

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Great video I just found you channel I really enjoyed the honesty. been traveling to the keys for many years to go diving an just take a few days off every now and then. from my experience you did a great job thanks for sharing

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching!

[@mignogna30]

Great vid! Honeymoon booked in October, bringing my boat for a week and this was very helpful! Thanks.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chriscrocker5369]

Great video. Very informative for my family’s upcoming trip.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@2BearsOutdoors]

Love this.. fantastic video.. We travel to the Keys almost every weekend. Some great tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FizzieSodaz]

Selena Gary Whitten Just Dance

[@FizzieSodaz]

Beautiful

[@davidcackett2375]

Brilliant get to know the keys video, we are visiting Marathon for 4 days in June 2022 form The UK on route to our villa in Cape Coral, never been to the keys soooo looking forward to it, going to do a day in key west so any tips on parking, rest of time in and around marathon, tips on eatswould be appreciated. Thanks for all the information so far, really helpful

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kolodziejczak82]

Very helpful video thank you! We are renting papa‘s house in Marathon in June! Can’t wait !

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timmyjones1921]

With Covid & flight restrictions abroad , I'm thinking of living in Key West bi annual The Naval Base says they have homes & cottages for rental . As far as Gas if I have a vehicle I make a point to keep the tank on half full learned my lesson about enough gas in the tank in Death Valley on way to Los Angeles. Buy Local Sounds Good and than you for Posting This Video.

[@rolandfero9742]

It may not matter to you, but monroe county is the only county still requiring face masks indoors. Key west recently requires masks outside also. As far as the naval base, l think thats only for navy and ex-navy folks. Because it is, an active base. Gas is about 10 cents /gal cheaper at the racetrack staion mainland, than at the 2 cheapest places in marathon. Key west is about 35-45 cents more a gal. I always fill up in marathon. Hope this helps.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I may not have made my point on the gas thing as clear as I should have in the video...what I was trying to say is that often the stations in Florida City are lined up with people waiting to get fuel....I have found the few cents a gallon it might cost me to come on into the Keys was really not worth my time waiting in Florida City. I think people that are not familiar with the Keys have the impression that they won't be able to get fuel for miles and miles when they get down here...and that's just not the case. And it's rarely much more than on the mainland.

[@timmyjones1921]

@@GablesOnTheGo Oh No , your point on gas stations was to the point . I just wanted to add I try to never allow my gas tank to get below half of a tank .

[@denniswaranka]

Great video!! We are coming to the keys (marathon) for the first time next month! This video answered quite a few of my questions! Now I just need some boating advice..

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@firefighter5212]

Great video! Thanks for the information. Also, I'm a LEO from the same general area you referenced in the video. My family are planning a vacation in the Keys this summer. We're looking forward to a first-time visit there.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Very cool! We hope you have a great time!

[@kentharris7427]

We wanted to book a boat ride to the Dry Tortugas in August, we ran into two problems. The Charter to Dry Tortugas is booked 3 months in advance and the Hotel, rooms are $300-600 per night. We were going to book a Hotel in Homestead Florida instead, except that would be a 3 hour drive so we would have to get up at 3:30AM in the morning to take the charter. We would like to go in September or October instead. I am a Realtor in Katy Texas, I specialize in long term rentals.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes, things do often book up a way out down here. We learned to book most things 9 months out when we used to vacation here. September and October are the slower months for tourist here. You might want to check on motels in Marathon or the lower Keys just above Key West for more affordable rates. If you type in motels while looking at the area on google maps you can see a lot of options. Good luck with your adventure! Thank you for watching!!

[@kentharris7427]

@@GablesOnTheGo We have a access to a house in Sarasota that belongs to the family, and a couple of years back rented a two bedroom in Siesta Key for a week. I will reach out to you in a week or so about a vacation rental for Late September or early October. It might not be worth your time since were only going to stay a day or two and go back to Hempstead to hike at Everglades national park.

[@grwrn39]

Thanks for the tobacco tip. My husband is a dipper.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are so welcome!

[@stevegifford9463]

Great information! Thanks so much. Janie and I will see you in October.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks! Can't wait!

[@garythompson8738]

Just discovered you two. Great content. Really neat footage of outdoor vendors selling artwork. Do you know of websites etc selling their goods? Thank you. We’re wanting to vacate there maybe this fall. Will need your guidance on that.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Some vendors have websites but not all. You really just have to check the markets and ask about those you are interested in. Thank you for watching!

[@joemccarthy552]

Great video. Very helpful and informative coming in November staying in duck key.. can’t wait to get there and fish..maybe have to run into you at some point..

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferestwin5814]

Do you help with long term rentals?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hi Jennifer, there are some long term rentals listed on the MLS so we can help you with those. If you want to email, call, or text me I can let you know what is available. Thanks, Laurie Gable 770-314-2893, [e-mail], Coco Plum Realty, Marathon, Florida

[@akifahsauqiyafalahi7358]

Nice.

[@saurabhmazumdar1949]

Thanks boss for the great tips.. planning my vacation to keys next week

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Have fun!

[@lakesidehomesteadwithdavea5757]

oh my heart....so many places we are familiar with......

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching!

[@melissaakanubby8774]

I was at work the other night up here in Kentucky and had a customer that just got back from Key West last week. Then a couple came in the store said they will be in Key Largo next week! I told them to check out your KZbin channel

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for sharing our channel!

[@olivierlemoigne855]

Hello! 🖐️I'm from France. I would like so much to live in the Keys , but a little bit difficult...for the moment!💚

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Some things just take time....

[@MrGonzo4000]

Another great video Mark keep em coming ...

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks Mike! Talk with ya soon!

[@prodchrisdontmiss12]

awesome video! Im going to the keys for 4 days with my finance! cant wait

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Have fun!

[@Bigfishfun333]

How does the fishing compare: Marathon vs. Key West? Thanks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

It really depends on what you are targeting. Key West is a tough place to beat for offshore fishing just because it is at the end of island chain and your can go any direction from there and reach less crowded waters....Marathon has very little flats or back country fishing but for the average angler, all of the Keys offer some great fishing.

[@Mudinyeri]

Some good tips. My wife and I have been thinking about getting a place in the Keys and it seems like traveling up and down the Keys by boat is much faster than taking the Overseas Highway. First, is that true? Second, if so, how difficult is it to find a place to dock in the various Keys? For example, if you took your boat down to Key West, are there temporary marina spots readily available in Key West? How about other Keys?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hi, lots of good questions. If you would like to discuss them further, please give us a call 😀 770-314-2893 Mark

[@1131982vincent]

I went to key west last week for 3 days!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hope you had fun!! Thanks for watching!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Wow man that really is helpful info!! We are planning a trip soon and never even considered renting a house because of the price. Thanks for sharing!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnrecchia8731]

Really enjoyed your tour. Thanks

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@jessicakruse8349]

Get it local. Good advice sir.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you!

[@graemedernbach8090]

Hi ya,Are foreiners allowed to purchase property in the USA.ie British Nationals?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes

[@ImNotADeeJay]

the question would be.. why would? unless you can get a permanent visa

[@user-lovinlife]

Yes you did help! We are coming after New years Day! Staying until the 9th. Our kids rented a home in Marathon on the water. It's our first visit, our kids 3rd. In the future we plan on staying in Florida during the winter, we live in Minnesota. Most likely in central Florida though, but you never know!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

That is awesome!

[@theman.6396]

Watching from the grassy key!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you for watching from Grassy! We have friends that live there and love it!

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Awesome video, Mark! You conveyed a lot of great information. Diana and I drove down to Key West in 2018 and had planned to return this past summer of 2020. However, as you well know that summer sucked and we were on lockdown for a while. Driving down to Key West I was pleasantly surprised at all of the islands' offerings. Being from Maui I felt as though I were going home. I finally called it quits and retired a second time (first retired from the Air Force in 1988). We recently experienced a power outage that lasted 34 hours and I looked at Diana and said we are moving to Florida. She nodded and said ok! We have family and friends throughout Florida on both sides of the peninsula. We prefer the Gulf side and are considering Tampa and Clearwater. We will rent initially until we find what we want. If it was just me I would move to Marathon or Key West. l am an avid water sportsman. Diana did not like the drive from Miami to Key West and back to Miami. She wanted to fly to Miami and I would pick her up at the airport. We stopped once to stay at a hotel and ate at a super nice restaurant which appeased her.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your story Alexander! If we can ever help you with anything here in the Keys, please give us a call!

[@RVRayRay]

LOVE the channel and thank you for the great content! I’m a full time RVer living in TX, but planning to move to the keys permanently over the next year or two. I’ll be spending a month in Marathon this coming summer…already booked my stay at the RV park. I’ve been to Key West several times, but never spent any time in and around the middle and upper keys other than passing thru on the way to/from KW. I’m looking forward to getting out and meeting people and plugging in to the local vibe 🌴

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Look forward to meeting you when you get here Ray. Let us know if we can help you with anything down here!

[@arthurgphotography]

Greetings! I'm a landscape photographer and we'll be there next week. Any low key spots for sunsets/sunrise or stargazing you are aware of other than Bahia Honda State Park?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

If you can get on a boat several miles away from the islands the sunset and the night sky just light up! There are charters that will take you out at night, and the stars are just amazing!

[@p.d8423]

Lived there for years. Don't expect great costumer service from local stores ! The isolation from the mainland gives the locals a " I don't care, they are not repeat costumers anyway " Attitude. (What are they going to do? Drive to Miami instead?)

[@sailingeden9866]

Personally it doesn't bother me what kind of attitude the servants have as long as they have what I want.

[@brittb5396]

Agreed! Until the lady realized I was going to her store daily we love our local convenience stores, we bring gifts to them for the holidays and make friends, i don't know if i will in key west now because they are RUDE!!!

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

My family and I felt like we were intruders the entire time we vacationed in Key West. The locals were very quick to take your money, and then almost begrudgingly took us parasailing, fishing, etc. On Duvall Street, they made it very obvious that once we finished our food, they wanted the table vacated immediately for the next set of tourists. It was the only family vacation we ever took that our kids did not want to revisit. Such a shame, as it is a beautiful area.

[@kingpowers93]

@@GroundedFlyboy737 I'd say Key West really isn't for kids or very kid friendly. I tell my friends to leave your kids at home when they go there.

[@loversnaturevlog]

Nice one l enjoy watching your video keep safe

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you for watching!

[@springlines850]

Enjoyed your video. We have been going down to Key Colony for many years. May have to holler at you about a hidden gem rental this year.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sounds good!

[@chrisphinney6430]

Missing the keys. Will keep you in mind as a resource for my future travel. Keep the videos comming

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed the video Chris! Thanks for watching.

[@joemorrow7691]

I remember when it was a two lane highway,,,,,,miss that place👍👍 Got to know where the nook-an-crany pubs are👌🍻🍻🍻,,,,,Good Info Video Me 1985 to 2005,,,,need to get back

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yep, we agree finding the hole in the wall spots it the ticket...you get to see the real Keys and meet some awesome people!

[@caitlynmignogna9747]

Great informative video. My fiance and I are having our honeymoon in Marathon. Neither of us have ever been to the keys. We love to fish and bringing the boat so we're very excited.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Have fun!

[@tjkozic]

Super helpful, thanks!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome!

[@gust9464]

Thx for sharing. Any hotel recommendations at the end of the keys? I see so many top 10 hotel videos hard to choose from. Appreciate your video, if we look to buy in the future, happy to call you. Stay Safe!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching! If by the end of the Keys you mean Key West...there are so many great hotels to choose from there I could not recommend just one! We don't stay in Key West as we live about an hour away and just travel there occasionally. I would not be your best source for a recommendation there.

[@c.victoriaritchie3466]

Love Love Love the keys❤ was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale ,the keys was my old stopping ground as a young adult 😊 would go thier every weekend an get a motel and put r lounge chairs and ice chest in the water,and spend the day soaking up the sun 🌞

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoy the videos! And yes it is very easy to fall in love with the Keys!!

[@reneap9049]

Tried to contact you a couple of times, we are on our way to Marathon because of your videos!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Awesome! We hope you have a great time!! did you email or call? [e-mail] 770-561-6091

[@reneap9049]

I texted, May have been an old number for you. We found a lovely abnb for 7/10-7/17. We are excited to visit!!!

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

@@reneap9049 Where are you from if i may ask?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Mark...Gainesville, Georgia...Laurie is from Canton, Georgia....

[@christophercatalano8541]

I so bad want to move to the keys! I've been to the keys at least once a year my entire life. My grandfather started the tradition of vacationing in the keys when my dad was little, my dad continued the tradition when I was little and now I'm continuing the tradition with my children. Unfortunately the housing market is very expensive and being a fireman is the only work background I have that would provide me with a livable wage. From what I hear, firemen in the Keys are volunteer. My wife is a nurse, but I heard nurses are better off working in the mainland in Miami, so it'd be a long commute for her. Maybe one day when I retire I will be able to finally live my dream in the Keys. I'll definitely be giving you a call about bringing my boat down there. I just purchased a boat and I was planning on taking it with me when I come down in October but decided I would wait till next year after I get some more information. Perhaps next year we will give Airbnb a try and get one with a dock and a driveway to keep my trailer.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Chris, thanks for watching and I hope you make your dream of living in the Keys a reality! Let me know if I can help you in any way, I'd be glad to give you any info you need when you get to make your trip with the boat. Best of luck!

[@christophercatalano8541]

@@GablesOnTheGo I was telling my wife about your video giving tours of vacation rentals today. We typically stay at Looe Key Dive Resort in Ramrod key. After seeing the houses and weekly prices I think we will start renting a vacation rental when we come down every year from here on out. We're coming down October 13-22, Mind If I could possibly meet up with you then and discuss the rental process etc?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Give us a shout! You can find all my contact info in the video descriptions....we always love meeting new people!

[@jeffsmith3392]

Great Channel !

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@mikeh2772]

Nice information. Have not been there in 30 years. My latest go-to place is gulf coast, Saint Pete, Clear Water...

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Very cool!

[@chachee15]

im thinking of going to marathon at the end of september. I want to do water sports like snorkeling and kayaking, is that a good place for it? And is the water green everywhere there? Is there clear blue water anywhere?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hi Arthur, Marathon is a great place to snorkel and kayak as well as several other places in the Keys. The water changes color depending on the depth, sandy, reef, or seagrass bottom, and the weather. You may want to snorkel at Looe Key Reef too, while you are here. Have fun on your trip!

[@dougsnyder5904]

Major kudos for promoting "buying local" ! As far as groceries, I found that moving from IN to FL, milk is much more expensive than I was accustomed too. No one uses milk as a loss leader like grocery stores in the midwest. Also if your're not familiar with Publix and Winn Dixie, both embrace BOGO pricing which is great as long as your buy during their ad. Otherwise, items can be pricey compared to retailers "up north". Love your channel, keep em comin 😎 Doug

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes I agree with you on the BOGO pricing, it can be a bit deceiving sometimes! We find that overall, our groceries cost only slightly more than we were paying in GA...really not enough to make much of a difference. Milk is definitely one of those items that blows the curve however! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@brittb5396]

I find overall publix is more expensive than kroger. Tobacco is comparable here with michigan, way more high than Louisiana.

[@trueanglican]

Great video! What's the church situation like down there?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

That would be something you have to check out for yourself, but thanks so much for watching!!

[@mrstevenrowe]

can you tell me in Gen what cheap boat slip ?or best place mooring ? ..do keys let people liveaboard ?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You can live aboard in the Keys, give us a call and I can fill you in on the details. 770-561-6091

[@franksysol6196]

Be there saturday for a week...then for good in june.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Congratulations Frank! We hope you love it here!

[@veldagalimore4035]

Thanks so much your very helpful 😊

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are so welcome!

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

I do believe we have been to your buddy's tackle shop! Nice fella.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Super folks for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@lifeisgood141]

Mark, what is the shoulder season in the whole Keys stretch? I will be pulling a small travel trailer and will be utilizing the military campgrounds and state parks.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

September and October are traditionally very slow months here. Things begin to pick up ever so slightly after Thanksgiving...the big boom (high season) starts after New Years

[@Hm-bz4ps]

Which RV sites do you recommend? I want to bring my RV down sometime this year =)

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We have several videos in segments about different RV parks we've visited down here, search back a handful of videos and you should see them. Hope they help!

[@Ackerslawncarellc]

Coming to the Keys this summer for our Honeymoon and we are currently trying to find a place/resort to stay for the week. What are your top 3 areas to stay? In town? Just watched the isla Bella resort video and we liked it but it’s an hour away from downtown.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I guess it depends on where you want to stay, Isla Bella is in Marathon and close to everything there. If you are planning to stay in Key West I'm really not much help for you there. Marathon is really our stomping grounds, Tranquility Bay, and Isla Bella are our favorites there . We like Marathon because it has all of the amenities and is a bit slower pace than Key West, plus you are directly in the center of the Keys there so you can go an hour either direction and basically see all of the Keys. Islamorada is very beautiful but very busy up that way.

[@melissaakanubby8774]

The Keys Disease lol I’m soooo homesick now!!! I grew up in Key Largo M.M. 100

[@GablesOnTheGo]

It's never too late to come home 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@melissaakanubby8774]

@@GablesOnTheGo I plan on it soon my Aunt still lives down there near Harry Harris park!!

[@2needey1]

MM 103!

[@coryloveland4667]

Looking to come that way in April 2021, are things pretty open? Restaurants and museums/attractions? Great content, thanks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes they are!

[@factsoverfeelingspam2220]

Great video! Thanks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheRobEh]

Can you rent boats for the length of your stay?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes, there are many boat rental options on the Keys!

[@dannyo957416]

Bacon is pretty expensive in the keys I always bring my own and yes there is a Home Depot in Key West

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Gives a new meaning to bringing home the bacon!!

[@brittb5396]

I never noticed! I get the peppered thick cut bacon at commissary for 5.49

[@shawnrobinson2213]

We are coming down at the end of June from Tampa we are actually staying at the Gulfview Resort just north of Marathon. What is the best local restaurant there?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Definitely don't miss Castaway Waterfront, Lazy Days, and the Island Grille

[@shawnrobinson2213]

@@GablesOnTheGo thank you!!!

[@robmolter8933]

Awesome, thanks! How much to expect for home insurance?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

It varies greatly here depending on the property...but it is normally much higher than other areas because we are coastal.

[@kennyteague173]

Great video and very informative!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrelllee2107]

Congratulations on quitting the dipping! Giving up tobacco is not easy but you did it!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks...still holding strong!

[@FatherFH]

Are there any all you can eat sushi places? Also any place for good lobster

[@KingmanRoss]

Over 6 months no smokin,never any drugs,Not a Drop of Alcohol since 92.

[@bruceguyon9256]

Live in tn now Like it but thinking of possible move to key's. From Cape cod originally so love ocean plus I played in steelband. Own my own house retired. Don't have a lot of cash.so there you go.do you think it would work for is?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We couldn't tell you if it would work or not, but we can tell you to do your research and follow your dreams!! Thanks for watching!

[@fozzybear9114]

My wife and i are planning a vaca in the keys for our 20 anniversary in november. I want to fly into miami rent car and wing it for lodging only cuz ive never been there before and dont wanna be tied down to one place. We are planning on stayin for 7 days. Is this doable? Or are all hotels full this time of year?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I don't think November will be a problem at all, things don't get really busy here until after Christmas. Good luck!

[@TC-eo5eb]

Keep in mind November is hurricane season in Florida.

[@gustavodiaz4689]

Robbies!!! I love that place!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Us too!

[@tenkiasmith8508]

We taking a vacation for my birthday and we flying from tampa to key west do they have Lyft or taxi down there?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sure do, any many other options for transportation. I don't think you'll have any problem finding rides from place to place in Key West. In Marathon, all the cabs charge six dollars and will take you anywhere in the city for that!...Key West a bit pricey but you'll get around no problem.

[@tenkiasmith8508]

@@GablesOnTheGo thank you so much we will use lyft to get from the airport and rent bikes to get around

[@chaosblackstar]

thinking about a road trip to the keys.do they have any good overnight camping areas and how much do they cost

[@GablesOnTheGo]

There are several places to camp throughout the Keys, rates vary greatly depending on where and when you stay. Google is probably your best bet on this info as we do not camp here much. Thanks for watching!

[@thedrummersclub3667]

What a great video!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks!

[@tennesseetodd9996]

First thing I thought of before even watching the video was the Publix in Marathon. Grocery stores are slim pickings. Also Bahia Honda and Sombrero for actual beaches.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Don't forget about Winn Dixie here in Marathon 😁 Thanks for watching!!

[@shelbysims682]

Thanks for the information!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Any time! Thanks for watching!!

[@darrinpetroro9592]

What are the covid rules in the keys. Are mask's needed to walk around the streets or enter stores or restaurants ?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yep, just wear the mask in businesses, and Key West you have to have a mask on outside in public...but not in the rest of the Keys.