Key West Sandbar Charters: The Better Beaches
When people think of a tropical island, beaches instantly enter the mind. Well, Key West does have beaches, but the island is made of limestone, so the beaches are rocky and man made as the sand is pumped in from the Bahamas. For years, the locals have been enjoying more private beaches, aka, the sandbars. […]
Christmas Key West Style, 2022
December is upon us, and while the stores have already been bombarding us with Christmas items for over a month now, this is the time we start to think about the holidays here in Key West. While the island stays warm, the holiday cheer will certainly have you in the Christmas spirit. Tree Trimmings & […]
Key West Fishing
Key West fishing is a popular way to spend a day while visiting our island. After all, the fishery that surrounds us is rich and diverse with the waters of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean at our doorstep. And, every type of fisherman, from novice to expert, has an option of […]
Christmas Season Key West, 2021
Christmas season is here and Key West knows how to celebrate! Starting just after Thanksgiving, expect to see decorations starting to pop. However, there is so much more than just lights to enjoy on our island! Specifically, check out the myriad of holiday entertainment and events below! Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings Tree lightings often signal […]
Key West First Legal Rum Distillery
Chef Paul Menta and Tony Mantia founded the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery in 2012, and it is the first legal rum distillery Key West has seen since Prohibition. The distillery is just one of Chef Menta’s endeavors; he also founded the Cuban Coffee Queen and a sustainable seafood market. These ventures are his […]
2021 Lobster Mini Season
Annually, lobster season opens to the public on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July before the opening of regular season on August 6th when both recreational and commercial are able to partake in harvesting this crustacean. Properly licensed snorkelers and divers are able to take up to six legal lobsters per day in […]
Key West Artisan Market
4/5/21 If you are in Key West on select Sundays, you should check out the Key West Artisan Market. Currently, this open air bazaar is being held every other Sunday from 10 am until 2 pm at Higgs Beach, in the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center. Here you will find a plethora […]
Key West Valentine’s Day, 2021
February 13, 2021 – Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and Key West is busy. Hotels are at nearly 100% occupancy, so reservations are necessary if you want to celebrate this lover’s holiday in style! Here are some ideas… Reserve a private charter with Key West’s premier charter service, Dream Catcher Charters! Spend a romantic day on […]
Ringing in 2021 in Key West
2020 has been a tough year for just about everyone, and people are really looking forward to putting it behind them and ringing in the New Year! Key West normally has a plethora of exciting activities such as the Drag Queen, Sushi, dropping from a giant high heel shoe, the conch shell drop at Sloppy […]
Key West Christmas, 2019
Christmas time offers so many celebrations to enjoy here in Key West. Parades, holiday markets, concerts, and food! Typically I am cooking for a big group, but there are some years where I just need to take it easy and let someone else handle the cooking. Luckily, there are a slew of restaurants in Key […]
Top Ten Things to Do in Key West
There are so many things to do and see on our little island of Key West. But what are some must dos? I have come up with some things that make Key West special, a place all of its own, that you really need to try at least once if you are in town! Go […]
Key West Mini-Lobster Season, 2019
Here in Key West it is lobster mini-season, also known as sportsman season, again. Annually, this event takes place on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Properly licensed snorkelers and divers are able to take up to six legal lobsters per day in Monroe County waters. About 25,000 lobster loving visitors come down […]