Dog Friendly Key West Businesses
One thing that I enjoy about living in Key West is that it is a pretty dog friendly place, and I love bringing my dog, Indiana Bones, all over town with me. I bring him shopping, to museums, and even out to eat. I know that there are many people like me, so I thought […]
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! […]
Traveling to Key West
Practically everyone has heard of Key West. But, many people have no idea where it is or how to get here. Almost everyday I have someone ask me how to get to Key West. So, for all those wanting to visit Key West but don’t know how, this post is for you. Key West is […]
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 […]
Key West Weather – What to Expect
Key West is a subtropical island. It is the closest point to the equator in the continental USA. That makes our weather here nearly perfect everyday! In the summertime one can expect temperatures in the 90’s F; however, the humidity is high so it feels much warmer on most days. In the winter months the […]
Key West Lobsterfest 2024
There are many events, celebrations and festivals held in Key West throughout the year. And, Lobsterfest is one of the most popular of these events. This year, the festival will be celebrating its 27th year, from August 8-11, 2024. Lobsterfest is billed as the biggest party of the summer here in Key West, and it […]
The Key West Historic Seaport
Key West’s historic seaport has been a pivotal spot for the island’s industry for hundreds of years. In the early days of Key West, it was the epicenter for fishing, shrimping, sponging, and turtling. Today, modern day shops and restaurants line the port. Mac’s Sea Garden has been a favorite seaport stop of mine since […]
Ram’s Head Southernmost Restaurant Review
My best friend, Pam, is moving away. So, for our last hurrah, my husband and I met up with her on Sunday morning for breakfast at Ram’s Head Southernmost in the Bahama Village section of Old Town Key West. Normally, we would sit outside. But, it was pouring rain, so we asked to be seated […]
White Street Pizza Review
As a native of New Jersey and Italian at that, I take my pizza very seriously. White Street Pizza opened up a few weeks ago, and last night I had an opportunity to try it out. I had high hopes, as this is a new endeavor for one of the founders of the Red Shoe […]
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 […]