In other parts of the United States, fall means a large change in the weather. The leaves change color and the temperature drops. Air conditioners get turned off and heaters come back to life. People swap their flip flops and tank tops in for socks and sweaters. The first snowfall is just around the corner… […]

Enjoy 7 Unique Holiday Activities on Key West Escape the winter chill and hop down to Key West for a multitude of magical ways to celebrate the holiday season on the island. The inclusive and warm nature of Key West lends itself to be a perfect setting for getting into a holiday spirit. Here are some […]

Discover Our Favorite Key West Restaurants These incredible eateries may not be found on a “Famous Key West Restaurants” list, like Blue Heaven or Margaritaville.  BUT they are packed year ‘round with hard-to-please locals, a testament to the fact that you should add them to your Key West must list! The Café- 509 Southard Street- www.thecafekw.com Healthy […]

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 […]

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 […]