Ringing in the New Year in Key West!
Key West is known for its laid back relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can take in the sun and party to the wee hours on Duval Street. Well then, what better place than Key West is there to ring in the New Year? Key West also has some fabulous restaurants, so even if […]
I Caught A Shark!
Over the weekend I decided to take advantage of living in Key West and went shark fishing with Dream Catcher Charters. While I am afraid of these toothy critters, I was assured by Capt Tommy that I was perfectly safe viewing them from the boat and that I did not have to handle a shark […]
Thanksgiving in Key West – 2013
It is nearly turkey time again! If you will be in Key West for the Thanksgiving holiday this year here is what you need to know so that you can make your dinner reservations and avoid the kitchen and the cleanup! See our updated post for Thanksgiving in 2015!! A&B Lobster House on Front Street will have […]
Key West Aquarium
The Key West aquarium is one of Key West’s oldest tourist attractions. First opened in the winter of 1935, the aquarium had a bright future until the Labor Day hurricane of 1935 hit the islands and destroyed the overseas railroad and for awhile Keys tourism with it. For a time, the building served as a […]
Stay Fit Studio Key West
I have never really liked working out; it is tedious and complicated. But a girl has to stay in shape! Years ago my dad bought me a membership to a gym that shall not be named. Step was all the rage in the 1990’s so I thought that I would give it a try and […]
Sarabeth’s Key West | Review
I decided to bring my Mom to Sarabeth’s for breakfast on the last day of her visit to Key West recently. It had been awhile since I had eaten here and I was hoping that it was as good as I remembered it being. As I pulled up to the restaurant which is located on […]
Key West and the Military
The US military has an illustrious history in Key West which started back in the early 1800’s. And we can thank former resident and businessman John Simonton, who in 1821 lobbied the US government to establish a naval base on the island to help bring law and order to the town while taking advantage of the […]
Key Plaza Creperie | Review
Located right next to Big John’s Pizzeria in the Key Plaza Shopping Center on Roosevelt Blvd, the Key Plaza Creperie is a new restaurant, opened for about a month now. The nice thing about this location is that there is parking, a rarity for the downtown restaurants. My friend Pam and I had breakfast here the other […]
The Grand Cafe | Review
The Grand Cafe is an elegant eatery located on the bustling 300 block of Duval Street. Indoor and outdoor seating is available throughout the grounds of this converted Victorian home; you can enjoy a meal or just a few drinks as you relax in the garden setting, the wraparound porch, the beautiful dining rooms, or […]
Key West Private Sunset Sails
Key West is renowned for its beautiful sunsets. So it is no surprise that one of the most frequent request that I get from clients is for a private sunset sail. We have had everything from couples looking for a romantic evening alone on the water to wedding parties and corporate groups looking to entertain […]
Key West Poker Run – 2013
In just a couple of days we will start hearing the rumbling of Harley’s and other motorcycles makes making their way down US 1 for the Phil Peterson’s 41st Key West Poker Run which takes place this week from September 19 – 22, 2013. The Miami based Harley dealer started this event to bring about […]
Le Petit Paris | Review
Located at 825 Duval Street, this new restaurant serves organic French fare for breakfast lunch, and dinner. From the outside, the plain building belies the chic interior, painted red with modern furniture and French poster art decorating the walls. There is also a seating area outside which overlooks Duval Street and is adjacent to the […]