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The Island House gay resort is just the place to stay when visiting Florida’s queer mecca Key West. Clothing is optional and

there’s a large, heated pool and Jacuzzi spa surrounded by lush palm trees and a 24- hour poolside bar and café service. At the daily 5pm happy hour, the drinks are on the house to help you get acquainted with your fellow guests, and you can let loose at the twice- weekly pool parties with free shots and naked pool boys. The 34 rooms offer accommodation for every budget, from boutique rooms to apartments, all with feather- topper ‘ blissful beds’, Aveda toiletries, free Wi- Fi and parking.