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What to Pack for a Key West Vacation
So you are visiting our fair island of Key West and you don’t know what to pack? I will make this very easy for you. Key West is a very casual place. Even the fanciest restaurants do not require you…
Read MoreHurricane Season
So hurricane season started on June first, but we are now getting into the busiest part of the season. Thus far we have been lucky, with little storm activity and recently dodging Irene. After our past experiences with Georges, Wilma,…
Read MoreI’m Back Key West
Well, I have not posted anything for a few days now. My birthday was Sunday so my husband surprised me with a quick getaway to Islamorada, about a 1.5 hour drive away from Key West. Key West is a wonderful…
Read MoreRoad Rules for Bicyclists
Living and working on a small island, you can imagine that man people like to get around via bikes. It is a great method of travel,with benefits for both the body and the environment. But it seems to me that…
Read MoreFlorida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
When the Eco Discovery Center opened down here, I was skeptical. But my husband and I one day finally decided to check it out. Unfortunately, thinking it would have to be lame, we did no allot ourselves enough time to…
Read MoreKey West Parks
Looking for a place to hang out, play tennis, bike, or do one of the many other activities that a park can allow? Here are a list of the parks found on our little island of Key West. Bayview Park…
Read MoreCigars and Key West
Cuban cigars have long been considered among the best in the world. In the late 1800’s, as war gripped Cuba, many Cuban cigar makers fled to Key West, bringing the cigar industry to the United States. For a time Key…
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Camping and RV’s Key West
There are many people that enjoy RVing and camping in Key West. It can be very comforting to travel in an RV with all your own stuff surrounding you. And, it can be much more affordable than staying in a…
Read MoreKey West Brewfest
Last year was the first ever Brewfest held by the Key West Sunshine Rotary of the Conch Republic, and it was such a success that they have decided to do it again this year! It will be held Labor Day…
Read MoreRestaurant Review – Old Town Mexican Cafe
This Saturday we decided to go downtown to check out Lobsterfest with some friends. The street fair covered several blocks of Duval Street with stands serving up all different types of lobster dishes and vendors sells all different types of…
Read MoreRestaurant Review – Rusty Anchor
The Rusty Anchor Restaurant and Seafood Market has been around for a long, long time. Mainly locals dine here as it is located on Stock Island away from the touristy areas of Key West. Their menu has local seafood favorites…
Read MoreKey West Restaurant Review: China Garden
Last night my husband and I went to Old Town Key West on a photo mission. We were planning on eating dinner while we were there, but most places are open air and it was hot, hot, hot. And the…
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