Rainy Day In Key West What to Do?
Rainy day in Key West what should you do? So, you are visiting our fair island and it just happens to be on one of those rare bad weather days. I say rare because generally when it rains here it is a short lived event, usually lasting less than an hour. And, once passed you […]
Key West Fantasy Fest
So, Hope you all enjoyed the Goombay Street Festival this weekend! This event kicks off the start of Fantasy Fest here in Key West. The street fair is a lot of fun, with vendors peddling all types of wares and wonderful Bahamian foods being sold to event goers. This is one of the more tame […]
A Key West Guide for Cruise Ship Passengers
About Key West and the Ports This is a Key West guide for cruise ship passengers visiting our 2 x 4 mile island. Being a Caribbean island without the need for a passport makes Key West a popular vacation destination for many Americans. But, Key West is also a popular cruise ship destination with Carnival, […]
Family Friendly Key West
There are many options that make a family friendly Key West. Many people think of Key West as an adults only destination and there are no Family Friendly options. When one considers all of the bars that dot the island it is no wonder why they think that. But many people do not realize that there […]
Key West Gardens
The tiny island of Key West is only 2×4 miles. But it has a good number of gardens that are open to the public. There is no more tranquil spot in Key West than in one of the beautiful island gardens, and they provide a wonderful setting for weddings and other events. I enjoy visiting […]
Key West Cemetery
A horrible hurricane that hit the island of Key West on October 11, 1846 disinterred most of the bodies in the original burial ground near Higgs Beach. So, a new location on higher ground in the center of Key West was chosen. This area is called Solares Hill, and it is the highest point on […]
Key West Beaches
So you are coming to Key West and you want to relax at the beach for some of your trip. Well if you are staying at one of the few hotels with a small beach area, such as the Casa Marina, the Reach, or the Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, then you are set! […]
National Key Deer Refuge
While there are plenty of things to do in Key West, many people like to take to some of the other Florida Keys to explore while vacationing in the Southernmost City. And for nature lovers, there are plenty of things to experience. For instance, the National Key Deer Refuge. About the National Key Deer Refuge […]
Paradise Pups
My Maltese, Indiana Bones, is small and well behaved and he loves to go places with me as much as I like taking him places. So, we are pretty much always together. For this reason, my husband has taken to calling him my daemon (like in the Golden Compass). For me, one of the nicest […]
Old Town Trolley v. Conch Tour Train: Which Tour is Best?
When people ask me what they should do in Key West, I tell them a tour on the Trolley or the Train would be a good first thing to do. This is especially so if this is a first time visit to Key West. Both tours give customers a good history of the island, point […]
Get Tickets for the Best Key West Attractions!
For a tiny island of two by four miles, there are so many things to do and see while visiting Key West. Of course, people mainly come down for the water: fishing charters, sandbar charters, etc. But there are a ton of land based sites to see as well! Here are some of our favorites! […]
Key West Art Galleries
Did you know that there are more than 30 art galleries on our tiny island of Key West?! Our island has as tradition of amazing artists that spans back to its founding. An additional feature that makes our little island an amazing place to visit Here is a comprehensive list of those galleries along with […]