Few destinations celebrate sunset quite like Key West. Every evening, visitors gather across the island to watch the sky transform into brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple over the water. But while many travelers head to crowded waterfront locations or Mallory Square, there’s a quieter and more exclusive way to experience one of Florida’s most famous sunsets: the Key West Lighthouse Sunset Experience.
If you’ve been dreaming of turquoise waters, world-famous sunsets, and that unmistakable "Island Time" vibe, we have the news you’ve been waiting for. Our highly anticipated Advance Ticket Travel Voucher Sale is returning!
For a limited time, you can secure your round-trip escape to Key West for just $134 per person, round-trip. Whether you’re a seasoned regular or planning your very first voyage, this is the absolute best way to lock in your tropical getaway at a fraction of the cost.
Key West mornings are part of the island experience—warm breezes, colorful streets waking up slowly, and the smell of coffee and fresh-cooked breakfast drifting from open-air cafés. Whether you’re staying on the island or arriving early for a full day of exploring, breakfast in Key West is more than a meal—it’s a local tradition.
Below is a guide to some of the best breakfast restaurants in Key West, featuring a mix of historic cafés, waterfront dining, Cuban coffee stops, and local favorites.
A day trip to Key West sounds like a dream—sunshine, turquoise waters, and the laid-back vibe of America's southernmost city. But here's the catch: driving down the Overseas Highway from Southwest Florida can turn that dream into hours of traffic, bridge crossings, and the dreaded Key West parking hunt. Key West Express offers you a smarter alternative — a high-speed ferry day trip that starts your vacation the moment you step aboard.
Hello, fellow sun-seekers! If you're living in or visiting the beautiful Tampa Bay area—whether it’s the bustling streets of Tampa, the artistic vibe of St. Pete, or the cultural shores of Sarasota—you know that we live in paradise. But sometimes, even paradise dwellers need a vacation.
Key West is a place where "Island Time" isn't just a phrase—it's a way of life. While the neon lights of Duval Street have their charm, the true magic of the island lies in its quiet corners, the scent of blooming jasmine, and the steady rhythm of the tide. This guide is for those looking to trade the crowds for calm and find the soulful, relaxed side of the Conch Republic.
The Florida Keys are home to a national treasure: the only living coral reef in the continental United States. This year, Mote Marine Laboratory is inviting locals and visitors alike to step out of the daily grind and into the blue at Ocean Fest, a high-energy, family-friendly celebration of our marine environment.
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Condé Nast Traveler has recently come out with their "Best Beaches" in Florida, list. Not surprising but southwest Florida and the Florida Keys are well represented! Are you picturing yourself soaking in the sunshine, while basking in the wake of pristine turquoise waters? Well, here you go!
Stone Crab Fishing in Southwest Florida and Key West: A Local Treasure
When fall rolls around in Southwest Florida and Key West, locals and visitors alike look forward to one of the region’s most mouth watering traditions: stone crab season. Known for their sweet, tender claw meat and sustainable harvesting practices, stone crabs have become a celebrated delicacy along Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Keys. Whether you’re interested in trying your hand at catching them or simply want to understand the process before indulging at a local restaurant, here’s MOST everything you need to know about stone crab fishing in the Sunshine State.
The Unapologetic Charm of the Conch Republic
Step off the Key West Express and onto the streets of Key West, and you don't just feel like you've left the Florida mainland behind—you feel like you've entered a different world entirely. This eight-square-mile island, famously just 90 miles from Cuba, isn't just a tropical getaway; it's a vibrant, quirky, and proudly eccentric town unlike any other in America. Here's what makes the spirit of Key West so wonderfully, unapologetically weird, wacky and FUN.
