Key West goes way back, long before Matthew Perry planted the U.S. flag in 1822. It is brimming with history, tourists, and eccentricities (there's even an entire haunted side - only for the brave souls). For true history hunters, there's a rich background full of quirky facts that won't surprise most Conchs, but might raise some eyebrows from our visitors. As Mayor Tony Tarracino said, "Key West is an insane asylum. We're just too lazy to put up the walls or fences."
Christmas isn't the only thing that's hot this year. Enjoy the Key West vacation of your winter dreams with our hot holiday hidden gems - who says Santa Claus and his elves can’t enjoy an ice cream on Christmas Eve?
Read MoreOctober is upon us, and in honor of the spookiest, scariest month of them all, we decided to take a midnight stroll through the eery, cobwebbed history of Key West. Dubbed one of “the most haunted” cities in the world…
Read MoreKey West is famous for many things - tropical heat, mouthwatering seafood, and some of the best rum you can get your hands on. So let's dive headfirst into the history of the hooch that put it on the map!
Read MoreApril is Earth Month, a time for us to celebrate the sea creatures, nature, outdoor activities, and more in and around Key West. Let’s check out some of the best places to spot the creatures & critters of Key West!
Read MoreIt almost goes without saying that 2020 will be one of the weirdest years on record. Not just because of the pandemic, but because of its worldwide spread.
Read MoreYou won’t get very far on the list of famous American writers without mentioning Ernest Hemingway. Not only was he a famous author but Hemingway was also a world traveler.
Read MoreThe upward trend continues throughout the United States as the coronavirus doesn’t seem like it’s going away anytime soon.
Read MoreYou’d be hard-pressed to find a person that doesn’t love fun facts. They’re little tidbits of information that aren’t hard to remember and they’ve got the word “fun” in them, how bad can they be?
Read MoreIf you don’t live in Key West, you may not be familiar with it’s (humorous) history. Key West residents were frustrated with US Border Patrol for setting up a checkpoint upon entry to the rest of Florida.
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