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’s Duval Street
For anyone that has ever visited Key West, you are sure to have walked along Duval Street. This street is basically the main road in Old Town Key West. Interestingly, at fifteen blocks long, this street touches both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Duval Street is almost always teeming with people enjoying […]
Lobsterfest 2019
Lobster season opens on August 6th. This will be the 23rd year that Key West celebrates with the four day event, Lobsterfest. Thousands of lobster lovers come to Key West to celebrate, eat and play in the Florida Keys sunshine while enjoying this delicious Caribbean crustacean. Here are the main events… August 8, 2019 Lobster […]
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 […]
Azur: Restaurant Review
My friend Katie’s birthday was this week, and she invited me to join her and her sister to a birthday lunch at Azur. Last time I ate here was several years ago (thinking it was 2010), and I was not blown away then (see original review below). However, I am always happy to give a […]
South of the Seven: Review
At Mile Marker 17 in the Florida Keys sits the Sugarloaf Lodge. The Lodge is a landmark as well as a hangout for locals and visitors alike. Built in the late 1950’s, it has undergone several changes through the years. The newest change comes with the transition of ownership of the on-site restaurant, now called […]
Easter in Key West, 2019
The Easter Holy Week is here. And while Key West is not what one thinks of as a religious destination, there are several events celebrating the holiday. From brunches and Easter Egg hunts to church services, find out right here how you can celebrate this time of rebirth if you are staying in our island […]
Valentine’s Day Key West 2019
It is Valentine’s Day again. Tired of the flowers and candy bit? Here are some other ideas on how to spend this romantic holiday with your special someone! Take a custom private charter with Dream Catcher Charters! You can have a romantic day on the water snorkeling, sightseeing, dolphin watching, beach combing, or even fishing! […]
Key West Pottery
Located at 1203 Duval Street, if the door of Key West Pottery are opened while you are strolling by, I highly recommend stopping in and checking things out. The proprietors, artist couple Adam Russel and Kelly Lever, opened the studio in 2010, and specialize in making functional pottery and fine art. I would call the […]
How to get to Key West
Often, I get clients asking me how to get to Key West. There are actually quite a few options. Below, I touch on those options with the hopes that tourists will be able to use this information to make a more informed travel decision. Flying Personally, I love flying in and out of Key West. […]
Moondog Cafe: Restaurant Review
I was pretty upset when the Six Toed Cat restaurant closed after Hurricane Irma in 2017. But in its place has risen a new restaurant called the Moondog Cafe. Located right next to the Hemingway House and Museum on Whitehead Street, there is no parking, so taking an Uber or a bike is the way […]
Ringing in the New Year in Key West
If you find yourself in Key West to ring in the New Year, you have so many options. You can just relax in your hotel room and ring in the 2019 with Ryan Seacrest on the television. But, the island is a known party town, so there are no shortage of celebrations to partake in. […]