Key West Thanksgiving – 2012
See our updated post for Thanksgiving 2015!! Key West Thanksgiving Updates… What a great way to spend Thanksgiving. Its warm, the tropics, perfect weather. Great meals with company or family and you are on vacation in Key West. What could be better? Traditional or not.. (turkey or seafood) we will have the best of what Key […]
Key West Boat Races Finale
As I was driving in to work today and watched one big, beautiful race boat after another being trailered up US 1, I was reminded that the world championship races for Superboat International have come to a close. My husband, Steven, and I saw the boats on parade on Sunday, November 4th. This was a […]
Fishing and Key West
Just about everybody who comes down to Key West wants to do some fishing. What many people don’t know is what type of fishing they want to do. Yes, there are many different types of fishing charters for all budgets, experience levels, interests, and constitutions. Private Charters are charters that you and your group go […]
Key West Fishing Tournament Comes to a Close
This month ends the eight month long competition which started in March. The Key West Fishing Tournament, now in its 47th year, is open to the general public, both visitors and residents. At no cost, anglers can enter their catch at a certified tournament weigh station, each entry receiving a catch certificate. This year the […]
Origami | Restaurant Review
My husband and I decided to take the motorcycle downtown this past Saturday night on the spur of the moment. When we made it downtown we decided to get a bite to eat somewhere. I suggest sushi at Origami located in Duval Square. They have parking and outdoor seating and the weather was just perfect. […]
Key West Doctors
So you are on vacation in Key West. One would not think that they would need a doctor, but you never know what can happen. Unfortunately, people do sometimes get sick or hurt while on vacation. I myself came down with the chicken pox on a vacation as a kid and had to see a […]
Book a Private Charter to View 2012 Super Boat World Championship Races
Coming to Key West to see the 2012 Super Boat International World Championship Races next week? What better way to see the races than by getting up-close and personal? This year Dream Catcher Charters is offering a specialty private charter for viewing the races from the best seat in the house. We will pick the […]
2012 Key West Super Boat International World Championship Races
This year’s World Championship Races for Super Boat International start in Key West on November 4th. This is always exciting, not only for viewing the races, but also for the parade of colorful and awe inspiring boats that make their way down the Overseas Hwy (US 1) for this event. The World Championships are always […]
Roostica Wood Fire Pizzeria | Review
Last night we took some visiting friends with us to Roostica Wood Fire Pizzeria for dinner. I liked it before, but they just keep getting better! The place was absolutely packed on a Sunday night, although that may have been partially due to the last game of the world series playing as there were a […]
Fantasy Fest King and Queen
Fantasy Fest, held every October for the last 33 years, is Key West’s version of Mardi Gras. In the beginning, Fantasy Fest was the brainchild of local businessmen Tony Falcone and Bill Conkle for the purpose of bringing business to the area during off season. But through the years the event has grown into much […]
Flying to Key West
There are many ways to get to Key West, but if you are flying you rarely are able to fly direct. But some major airlines are beginning to offer non-stop flight for the holiday season. This may be good news for some East Coasters looking to visit the Southernmost City in the USA! Starting December […]
Key West Fantasy Fest 2012
This is the 33rd year that Key West has celebrated Fantasy Fest, our version of Mardi Gras, and it starts this week! You can read all about the festival’s history and reveler rules on my blog page about this event. If you plan on coming down for the celebrations and don’t have hotel reservations yet, […]