Whether you prefer the sweet and tender claw meat of the North Atlantic lobster, or the savory tail meat of the spiny Key West lobster, it’s safe to say that almost everyone loves a good, fresh lobster! In honor of Lobster Fest in Key West this past weekend here are a few fun facts about […]

Celebrate America’s Independence on Key West The 4th of July is almost upon us! If you’re visiting Key West and aren’t sure where to go or what to do, here are some local tips on the best places to celebrate: Higgs Beach The fireworks are lit and launched from the White Street Pier, so Higgs […]

Celebrate the 4th of July in Key West with a BANG! Summer is in full swing, and we are getting excited to celebrate the RED, WHITE and BLUE here in Key West… Whether you prefer whipped cream or meringue on your Key Lime pie, the WHITE topping is many people’s favorite part of our signature […]

Some sure signs of early summer in Key West: the bright orange Poinciana trees in full bloom, and luscious, ripe mangos hanging from seemingly every street corner. If you live in Old Town Key West, you can expect that at least one bag of mangos will mysteriously appear on your porch sometime in June. There […]

Key West is full of restaurants and various dining options. There are certainly plenty of options to suit everyone’s taste and preference. If you’re looking for fine dining and craving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, we strongly suggest Antonia’s. Located at 615 Duval Street, this fine dining establishment is full of charm. As a long standing “fixture” […]

Ever dream of owning your own piece of paradise?  Many of the home owners at Rent Key West Vacations started out as renters before deciding to make the plunge into investing in Key West real estate. The homes that are licensed for transient rentals (less than 30 days) have become hot commodities in the Key […]

Preserving Key West’s Famous Landmarks Key West is full of famous landmarks. Ernest Hemingway’s House, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, and the Key West Custom House are all very well known. But, by far, the most famous and significant landmark in Key West is the Southernmost Point Buoy, a concrete anchored buoy that […]

Key West after Hurricane Irma Hurricane Irma has come and gone. Now, it’s time to get back to Key West and rebuild our vibrant community. Thank you to everyone, from around the world, who have come together to aid Key West in our recovery. Key West will Celebrate Fantasy Fest 2017 Key West will re-open […]

Dear Friends of the Florida Keys, Yes, it’s true- the Florida Keys were hit by a major hurricane less than two weeks ago.  Our island neighbors to the northeast received massive amounts of damage to their homes and businesses. If you are planning on driving from the mainland to Key West in the near future, […]

Protect Florida’s Endangered Sea Turtles The Florida Keys are home to countless species of land and sea wildlife. While many birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and sea life flourish in our beautiful islands, some are endangered species that are protected by state and federal wildlife conservation efforts.  One of the largest protected species in the Keys […]