Getting to Key West is part of the adventure. Whether you are planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a longer island escape, travel time depends on where you are starting, how you choose to travel, and how much of the journey you want to spend relaxing versus driving.
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Key West celebrates this annual St. Patrick's Day Event every March 17th.
The original “Bar None Suds Run” was established in 1979 by Rick Dostal and continues to this day! Some of the bars have changed and the “Run” was renamed a “Crawl” but, Saint Patty’s day has always been an event to celebrate and (hopefully) remember. Click on the link below for stories by a few who evidently have some recollections!
With all the different options that you have for a Key West Vacation, what should you do and see on your trip to paradise?
Pirating in Florida
Photo Credit: Piqsels
Florida is well-known as a haven for pirates. The history behind Florida’s pirates is quite fascinating….
UNIMAGINABLE CUISINE AND KOOKY CULINARY CREATIONS
Food trucks are no longer found only at carnivals and fairs.They no longer sell plastic wrapped pre-made sandwiches to construction workers. They are not just set up outside your local hardware stores, so weekend do-it-yourselfer's can grab a quick bite.
Our Best Picks for that Most Important Meal of the Day!
When vacationing anywhere, breakfast is a treat most ordinarily don't have time to savor in our busy day to day lives. Vacationing on Fort Myers Beach, Florida and trying to decide which tempting option to start your day can be tough with so many delectable possibilities. These are the top five that we all agree on.
Go Once and you’ll be HOOKED!
Key West is the ultimate Florida fishing getaway. One of Key West’s most notable novelists, Ernest Hemingway, was an avid fisherman. Key West is one of the most popular game fishing areas in all of North America, attracting visitors from all over the globe. The area also has some of the best spearfishing anywhere. Whether it’s snorkeling or SCUBA, grab your gear and get ready.
Annual Key West BrewFest
September 4 - 6, 2026
The past Key West BrewFest events have been so much fun and an amazing success for the local charities, the committee is teaming up to bring it to you again! Between 150 and 200 beers and micro-brews are on tap at this "tasty" annual event that benefits the charitable efforts of the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic.
Like snowflakes, no two sunsets are ever alike. There is no shortage of places around the world to watch our favorite star sink beyond the horizon, igniting the sky with radiant hues that cast magic over the surrounding scenery. However, whether you are overlooking the ocean from beach, pier or boat….Florida offers some of the most spectacular places to view the vibrant range of colors that infuse the sky and shimmering sea – perhaps with a green flash, if you’re lucky.
90 Miles to Cuba
Cubans have been living in Key West for more than 150 years. Since Ponce de Leon landed in 1513, Florida and the Florida Keys really belonged to Spain….with a few occasions when France and England laid their claim. In 1815 Spain seceded Florida to the United States.
