To Tip Or Not To Tip?
Based on the number of times I am asked about this particular subject, I think that tipping etiquette is one of the most confusing things for visitors to our island community to grasp. Some people just don’t know if they are supposed to tip or how much. While tipping is certainly not mandatory in any case, it […]
Key West Custom Boating Charters
Most people that visit Key West want to spend some time on the water while they are here. That is understandable considering the beauty of the clear waters, and the fun that you can have on them fishing, snorkeling, or just relaxing with a drink. So one of the most popular boating trips that we […]
2013 Southernmost Air Spectacular
Ever since I was a child I loved airplanes and air shows. It sounds funny to most people that I tell this too, but probably my favorite thing about living in the Key West area is being by Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, which is the Navy’s premier air to air combat training station. So […]
Cheap Things to Do in Key West
There are so many things to do on our island Paradise, and most of them cost money. But, there are a few things to keep you entertained that will cost you very little to nothing! Imagine that! For the budget minded person, below are a dozen things to do in Key West for under $25 […]
Annette’s Lobster & Steak House | Review
Last night we met some friends in Marathon for dinner. Annette’s has always been a favorite so we headed there for dinner and drinks. Annette’s has been around for years and years, and that is one of it’s charms. The ground level building located on the Gulf side of the Overseas Highway (US 1 North) […]
Key West Aerial Sightseeing Tours
Key West is a beautiful place to come and visit. But seeing it from up above will give you a whole other appreciation for the island’s beauty. If you are flying into Key West, you get to see a little bit of this, but booking a flight with Cabanas Aerobatics can really give you that […]
Key West Tarpon Fishing
Many people come down to Key West specifically to fish for tarpon, also known as the silver king due to their color, size, and magnificent aerobatics as they jump and fight against the angler that seduced him with their bait. Where do we fish for tarpon and when is the best time to fish for […]
The Florida Keys Blimp Fat Albert Deflated?
Ever since the first time I came to the Florida Keys, I can remember seeing Fat Albert flying high in the sky. The blimp has been based out of the aptly named Blimp Road on Cudjoe Key since 1980. I always thought that it was a weather balloon. But, as it turns out, it is a […]
Key West Valentines Day Sunset Dinner Cruises
Valentine’s Day is February 14, 2013, and that is just around the corner. Celebrating the holiday typically includes candy and flowers and a nice dinner out. Why not forgo the regular restaurant and do dinner aboard a boat while watching the sun go down. Key West does have one of the most spectacular sunsets anywhere. […]
Key West Food and Wine Festival
January 24th kicks off the 2013 Key West Food & Wine Festival where top chefs and restaurateurs showcase their culinary creativity in a tasty schedule of events for foodies. This is the 4th year that Key West has hosted this event which has been wildly successful. We have great, fresh seafood to prepare, and with […]
Key West Loses a Legend, Fred Cabanas
Fred Cabanas, owner of Cabanas Aeronautics Unlimited in Key West, which offers aerial tours and stunt rides over the islands, died yesterday in a plane crash in Cozumel, Mexico. Cabanas, who was at the controls at the time of the crash and his passenger Jorge Lopez were filming a documentary to promote an air show. […]
Dining Out on a Special Occasion in Key West
This past New Year’s Eve, my husband and I decided to go with some friends to one of our favorite Key West restaurants, Nine One Five. We have eaten here many, many times and have never once had a bad meal, until New Year’s Eve that is. It was a special fixe price menu ($100 […]