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 […]

The “Sea to Sea” Rainbow Flag Story In 2003, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the rainbow flag (which symbolizes LGBT pride) a volunteer team constructed a 1.25-mile rainbow flag in Key West that is believed to be the world’s longest. During Pride 2003, about 2000 volunteers unfurled the flag along the entire length of […]

You’ve all heard about Duval Street and the endless flow of adult beverages it hosts. You should know there is so much more of Key West nightlife to enjoy! There are plenty of places to look for fun after the sun goes down, but here are a few of our favorites. Begin your evening with […]

You’ve already fallen in love with our Key West vacation rentals. Now it’s time to fall in love with exciting events in Key West this October and November! Kick off your stay with the Southernmost Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. Pick a distance and prepare to take in ocean views and pass by historical Key […]

It’s no secret; island means “a tract of land completely surrounded by water”. Key West is surrounded by gorgeous, sparkling, crystal clear (on most days) ocean water from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Who wouldn’t want to be near it, be in it, for fun and sun? There are so many activities […]

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, you know that the economy is serving up less than favorable conditions for everyone. Consumers are spending less and businesses are looking for creative ways to cut costs. The good news is, even under less than ideal economic circumstances, you can still afford a great Key West […]

When I first moved to Key West I was vaguely aware of what seemed to be a popular water sport called paddleboarding. The paddlers looked to me like diehard surfers that couldn’t catch a wave in Key West and instead found an innovative use for their surfboard by adding a paddle. Additionally, I found 99 […]