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Top Ten Reasons to Come to Key West

With so many possible destinations to go on vacation, why should someone come to Key West? Well, I am glad you asked! There are probably countless reasons why people visit our island Paradise, but I am going to give you…

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Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour!

Last night I went on the Key West Ghosts & Gravestones tour with my friend, Kurt. The tour began at 501 Front Street, on the corner of Front and Duval Streets where we boarded the trolley, fittingly decorated to fit…

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Ringing in the New Year in Key West! Welcome 2017!

It seems like everyone is ready for 2016 to be over! If you are ringing in the New Year in Key West, check out all of the New Year’s Eve holiday happenings below. Find out where you can go to…

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Thanksgiving Day Dinner

2016 Key West Thanksgiving

I love the Thanksgiving holiday. When sharing favorites like turkey and pumpkin pie with family and close friends, what’s not to love? Especially for foodies! If you are visiting Key West this Turkey Day, have no fear! You will still be…

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Key West Lobsterfest 2016

The dates of August 11 – 14, 2016 should have lobster lovers excited. That is because spiny lobster season is now open and in celebration Key West will host the annual Lobsterfest event. This year marks the 20th anniversary of…

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Key West Lobster

2016 Lobster Mini-Season

Sportsman Season, a.k.a. Lobster Mini-season, takes place on the last Wednesday and Thursday in July.  This annual two day event, during which properly licensed snorkeler and/or diver are allowed to take up to six legal sized lobsters per day in Monroe County…

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Fly Fishing: The Double Haul Casting Technique

Being married to a fly fishing guide, I hear a lot of fishing talk. And one thing that comes up a lot is casting technique and what it takes to be successful at saltwater fly fishing. Fly fishing in salt…

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Key West Valentine’s Day – 2016

This Sunday we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year! Yes, you can do what is typically expected and buy roses for your beloved. But in addition to that, let me share some other ideas on how to…

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Pier House Resort’s Caribbean Spa

You are on vacation in Key West, so what better way to pamper yourself than with a relaxing day at the spa? I recently spent my birthday with Bebe at the Pier House Caribbean Spa getting a manicure and pedicure….

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Florida Lobsters

2015 Key West Lobster Sportsman Season

Lobster mini season, also known as sportsman season is always the last Wednesday and Thursday in July, and this year it falls on July 29th and 30th.  This annual event typically brings around 25,000 visitors to the Florida Keys and Key West….

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Key West Helicopter Tours

Exploring the Florida Keys and Key West via boat is awesome! But seeing it all from the air is awesome in an entirely different way. High enough to see an huge expanse of gorgeous gin clear waters while still low…

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Big Pine Key Blue Hole: National Key Deer Refuge

When I first moved down to the Florida Keys almost 20 years ago I lived on Big Pine Key. It is located about thirty miles north of Key West and it is what the Florida Keys used to be like…

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