Fitness in Key West

We all want to look our best. And even on vacation some of us don’t want to totally break our fitness routines. Vacationing in Key West makes getting your daily exercise pretty easy. I go to Stay Fit Studio to get a lot of my exercise in. Being a part of a class helps me to […]

El Mocho Restaurant: Review

  I have driven by this place about a million times on my way to West Marine and never thought to try it out, that is until I had some friends mentioned that they had a really enjoyable breakfast there. Today, my friends Pam and Tommy joined me at El Mocho Restaurant for breakfast. This […]

2015 New Year’s Eve Key West

New Years Eve

Party like you are in Key West! Check out all of the New Year holiday happenings below. Find out where to enjoy a meal out and where to find entertainment that can only be experienced here in Paradise!  Restaurants Abbondanza’s has a special New Year’s Eve menu featuring Italian favorites for just $35 per person. […]

Christmas in Key West: 2015

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If you are going to be in Key West for Christmas you can still enjoy a wonderful Christmas dinner at one of the many restaurants that will be open for the holiday! Some restaurants will be serving a special dinner in celebration of Christmas while others will be offering their regular menu items. Just make your reservations well […]

Bistro Sole | Review

John and Judy Correa recently opened Bistro Sole, located at 1019 White Street. They refer to this new French eatery as the little sister to their famed restaurant, Cafe Sole. The outdoor seating area is very welcoming and comfortable for people and their pets should they want to bring Fido along. While many restaurants start you […]

Thanksgiving in Key West 2015

Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Turkey, pumpkin pie and sharing it with family and close friends! If you are in Key West for Turkey Day, give thanks because you can still enjoy traditional Thanksgiving Day fare while basking in the warm Key West sun. Or, you can start a new traditional and celebrate […]

Fish | Review

The proprietors of the restaurant at Hurricane Hole Marina opened their newest restaurant, FISH, this past Wednesday. About a 15 minute drive outside of Key West, this new seafood restaurant on Saddlebunch Keys is located in the building formerly home to Kaya Island Eats. While it looks much the same inside as it did for the last owner, there were fewer tables […]

Bien Caribbean Latino Restaurant | Review

Located at 1000 Eaton Street, Bien is a very casual eatery with limited outdoor seating. They serve breakfast and lunch. I tried it for breakfast this weekend. Bien offers many sandwich choices, all made with Cuban bread. They have both sweet and savory options. You go to the counter to order your food and they will wrap up […]

Key West Cakes | Review

Ever just get that crazy sweet tooth craving? If you do, making a stop at Key West Cakes on White Street will likely curb that craving. On top of creating some unique cakes for all occasions, this cute little shop also makes some amazing cupcakes, cookies, and savory meals to go such as chicken pot […]

The Green Turtle Inn | Review

Every once in a while we head up the Florida Keys to visit with friends. And of course, going to new restaurants is always on my list of things to do. Well, the Green Turtle is not exactly new, but I had not eaten here for about twelve years, so I thought that it was […]

Pier House Resort’s Caribbean Spa

You are on vacation in Key West, so what better way to pamper yourself than with a relaxing day at the spa? I recently spent my birthday with Bebe at the Pier House Caribbean Spa getting a manicure and pedicure. While the cost of the services here are a bit more expensive than at the […]

2015 Key West Lobster Sportsman Season

Florida Lobsters

Lobster mini season, also known as sportsman season is always the last Wednesday and Thursday in July, and this year it falls on July 29th and 30th.  This annual event typically brings around 25,000 visitors to the Florida Keys and Key West. During this two day lobster bonanza, each properly licensed snorkeler and/or diver is allowed to […]