Gay Spring Break Key West, Florida 2008
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ALL MALE ACCOMMODATION

Coconut Grove • 815 Fleming Street • 305 -296-2131 • fax 305-296-4822 • Stunning gay male guesthouse, rooftop decks, hammocks, balconies, pool, spa, happy hour, breakfast. oasisct@aol.com • www.keywest-allmale.com

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Coral Tree Inn • 822 Fleming Street • 305-296-2131 • fax 305-296-9171 • Exquisite 1892 restoration, complimentary breakfast, wine and hors d’oeuvres, pool and whirlpool, private balconies. One of Key West’s most luxurious male guesthouse. Cocktails in the afternoon. oasisct@aol.com • www.keywest-allmale.com

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Equator Resort • 818 Fleming Street • 305-294-7775 / 800-278-4552 • fax 800-305-296-5765 Luxurious all male clothing optional guesthouse. Elegantly furnished rooms with private baths , TV/VCR’s, phone w/voice mail, robes, refrigerators, AC w/heat and high speed internet. Lush tropical grounds, heated pool & hot tub. Complimentary breakfast & happy hour • info@equatorresort.com • www.equatorresort.com

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Island House • 1129 Fleming Street • 305-294-6284 / 800-890-6284 • fax 305-292-0051 • Private, clothing-optional resort for men. Poolside cafe and bar. Luxury rooms with our heavenly beds. Heated pool, fully equipped gym, sauna, steamroom, two Jacuzzis, erotic video room. Island House was recently named The best gay men’s resort in the world.” by OUT Traveler Magazine. IHKeyWest@aol.com • www.islandhousekeywest.com

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New Orleans House • 724 Duval Street • 305-293-9800 / 888-293-9893 • fax 305-293-9870 • Located in the heart of Key West’s entertainment area and part of the world famous Bourbon Street Complex. Elegantly appointed Queen bedrooms or suites. Free continental breakfast, cable TV, phones, hair dryers, AC and room service. Two restaurants on property with late night hours. Tropical pool bar open to 4 am. Waterfall pool and 15-man Jacuzzi. Clothing optional sun deck and secure hotel parking. getaroomkw@ aol.com • www.neworleanshousekw.com

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Oasis Guesthouse • 823 Fleming Street • 305-296-2131 • fax 305-296-9171 • 1895 restored mansion. Complimentary breakfast, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Two pools, sun-decks, Jacuzzi. Cocktails in the afternoon • oasisct@aol.com • www.keywest-allmale.com

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ALL WOMEN ACCOMMODATION

Pearl’s Rainbow • 525 United Street • 305-292-1450 / 800-749-6696 • fax 305-292-8511 • Guesthouse ambience, resort amenities – designed for women. Award-winning, renovated historic buildings set amid lush landscaping, with 38 rooms and suites to suit a variety of budgets. Concierge service, The Strand restaurant, complimentary light continental breakfast, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, and Pearl’s Patio bar and grill. Ideal Key West location. Voted BEST LESBIAN PROPERTY by OutTraveller readers. Member, World’s Foremost Gay and Lesbian Hotels. • info@pearlsrainbow.com • www.pearlsrainbow.com

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GAY & LESBIAN

Alexander’s Guesthouse • 1118 Fleming Street • 305-294-9919 / 800-654-9919 • fax 305-295- 0357 • Luxury guesthouse catering to gay and lesbian Clientele. Complimentary daily breakfast, buffet & open bar. Multiple sun decks, 24 hour pool and hot tub • info@alexanderskeywest.com. www.alexanderskeywest.com

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Big Ruby’s Guesthouse • 409 Appelrouth Lane • 305-296-2323 / 800-477-7829 • fax 305-296- 0281 • Out and Abouts “Five Palm” rating. Exclusive member of America’s Foremost Gay & Lesbian Hotels. 1 Block to Duval Street. Luxury beds and towels. Large sun deck, fitness center, Jacuzzi, full breakfast cooked to order, evening wine socials daily. Wonderful, friendly, comfortable and gay. All major credit cards welcome • www.bigrubys.com

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ALL WELCOME ACCOMMODATION

Ambrosia Key West•622 Fleming Street • Key West, FL 33040 •800-535-9838

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The Banyan Resort •323 Whitehead Street, Key West • (305)296-7786 or (866)371-9222 • Your tropical island oasis awaits just steps from Duval St. at this historic, all-suite resort. Stay in a restored wrecker’s home nestled beneath the canopies of two magnificent, centuries old banyan trees for which the resort is named. Spend your day lounging in the Jacuzzi, in one of our two temperature-controlled pools, sipping drinks at our Tiki Bar or wandering amongst our expansive gardens. • www.thebanyanresort.com

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Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club • 1500 Reynolds Street • 305-295-3535 / 877-397-6342 • Savor a taste of tropical living at the most beloved choice of Key West hotels and resorts - Casa Marina Resort. Nestled on the island’s southern edge - spanning more than 1,100 feet of private beach • www.casamarinaresort.com

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Cypress House • 601 Caroline Street • 305-294-6969 • fax 305-296-1174 • Affordable luxury stepsfrom Duval Street. Continental breakfast and happy hour daily • www.cypresshousekw.com

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Doubletree Grand Key Resort • 3990 South Roosevelt Boulevard • 305-293-1818 / 888-310- 1540 • fax 305-296-6962 • Key West’s newest resort property, is conveniently located to everything Key West has to offer. The design of the 216-room full-service resort was inspired by the casual elegance of the tropics. Unique touches include a lobby with a vaulted ceiling, including exposed beams and sweeping paddle fans, charming bits of gingerbread trim. The spacious guest rooms feature cottage style décor, paddle fans, tv with Sony Playstation, complimentary high-speed and wireless internet connections throughout the property, hair dryers, robes, in-room coffee service, mini bars, irons and ironing boards. Doubletree Grand Key Resort also offers complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the Key West Airport, Historic Old Town, our Beach Club, several marinas, and the Key West Golf Club. www.grandkeyresort.com

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Fairfield Inn Key West / Marriott • 2400 North Roosevelt Boulevard • 305-296-5700 fax 305 -292-9840 • www.fairfieldinnkeywest.com

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Grand Guest House • 1116 Grinnell Street • 305-294-0590 / 888-947-2630 • fax 305-294-0477 All welcome affordable Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Old Town. Pool, parking. www.thegrandguesthouse.com

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Holiday Inn Key Wester•3850 N. Roosevelt Boulevard• Key West, FL  33040 • 305-294-6681

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Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina • 512 Simonton Street • 305-296-9900 • fax 305-292-1621 The best features in Key West resorts can be found in the Hyatt Key West Resort and Marina. Ours is a year-round Key West resort on the Gulf of Mexico, within walking distance of shops and attractions. Come savor the Hyatt experience at the best of resorts in Key West, Florida. • www.keywest.hyatt.com

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La Te Da • 1125 Duval Street • 305-296-6706 / 877-528-3320 • fax 305-296- 3981 • Over the years La Te Da has evolved into one of the most sophisticated venues in the Keys while meticulously maintaining a true old-world Key West style. The tradition of excellence is stronger than ever at La Te Da offering beautifully appointed guestrooms, • www.lateda.com

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The Mermaid and The Alligator • 729 Truman Avenue • 305-294-1894 / 888-391-7368 • fax 305-295-9925 • One of the finest Key West Bed & Breakfast Inns in the heart of the historic district of Key West, The Mermaid & The Alligator is a traditional inn with a distinctive flair. • kwmermaid@aol. com • www.kwmermaid.com

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Ocean Key Resort • Zero Duval Street • 305-296-7701 • fax 305-295-7021 • Ideally situated at Zero Duval Street, between Key West Harbor and lively Mallory Square • www.oceankey.com

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Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa • One Duval Street • 305-296-8719 / 800-648-3780 • fax 305-294-9298 • Key West’s premier waterfront resort, a tropical Key West resort retreat nestled in lush gardens. Located at the corner of legendary Duval Street and on the Gulf of Mexico, Pier House offers THE location in the heart of Old Town Key West. But beware, once you come inside our resort you may never want to leave. • www.pierhouse.com

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Pilot House Guesthouse • 414 Simonton Street • 305-294-8719 / 800-648-3780 • fax 305-294- 9298 • A grand two-story Victorian Mansion built circa 1900 by Julius Otto as his private home. Today the structure stands proud in the center of the Key West Historical District known as Old Town. It boasts verandas and porches with hand-milled spindles and gingerbread trim. • www.pilothousekeywest.com

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The Reach Resort • 1435 Simonton Street • 305-296-5000 / 877-397-6427 • Boasting Key West’s only natural beach as our backyard, we offer the perfect blend of glistening white sand and breathtaking sunshine. Pamper yourself at this enchanting Old Town Key West hotel, complete with 150 elegant guest rooms, sweeping beach views, and attentive guest services • www.reachresort.com

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Simonton Court • 320 Simonton Street • 305-294-6386 / 800-944-2687 • fax 305-293-8446 • The cottages of Simonton Court retain their original 19th century charm, yet are updated with modern amenities. Each cottage has a porch and private patio. full bath, two private sleeping areas, kitchen, ceiling fan, air conditioning and color cable TV and VCR. • www.simontoncourt.com

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Southernmost Hotel • 1319 Duval Street • 305-296-6577 • fax 305-294-8272 • From our AAA four diamond boutique hotels to luxury two bedroom suites to a full service Key West beach resort atmosphere, the variety of properties provide something for everyone • www.southernmostresorts.com

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Southernmost House • 1400 Duval Street • 305-296-3141 / 866-764-6633 • fax 305-296-1119 Located on the ocean the Southernmost House Grand Hotel & Museum was built in 1896. The house is a work of architectural wonder. The grounds are magnificent with glorious tropical gardens, a zeroentry pool, an antique wooden bar from Carson City, Nevada and four resident southernmost rabbits that delight guest with occasional vis • www.southernmosthouse.com

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Westin (Formerly The Hilton) • 245 Front Street • 305-294-4000 • fax 305-294-4086 www.westin.com

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Wicker Guesthouse • 913 Duval Street • 305-296-4275 / 800-880-4275 • Key West’s premier Bed & Breakfast. We are ideally located on world famous Duval Street, the main thoroughfare in Historic Old Town. All rooms include comfortable amenities including A/C, ceiling fans, private bath and refrigerators. • info@wickerguesthouse.com • www.wickerguesthouse.com

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