With its proximity to the Atlantic and the Gulf, locally caught, deliciously fresh seafood is the star of the show here. Key West is known for its pink shrimp, crab, spiny lobsters, and other water-bound creatures.
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New Year’s resolutions often revolve around the same topics: getting in shape, starting a new hobby, or finally doing some activity you’ve been putting off. Here at Key West, we’re going after the whole enchilada.
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While the majority of the country bundles up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate, Key West is a great place to be in December. While the water might not be quite warm enough for a dip (unless you’re braver than us), the weather is pretty fantastic and there is lots to do.
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It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin spice is flowing, leaves are falling, and temperatures are dipping. Here in Key West, dipping temperatures mean that the high is now only 79 degrees so, at the most, you might want to pack a light sweater.
It 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.
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You 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.
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The upward trend continues throughout the United States as the coronavirus doesn’t seem like it’s going away anytime soon.
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Although you might have been locked up with your partner for the last few months and ready to take a break from each other, why not take a break together in a romantic place such as Key West?
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Although you might have been locked up with your partner for the last few months and ready to take a break from each other, why not take a break together in a romantic place such as Key West?
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You’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?
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You may discover interesting things that you've never seen before on this insider's guide that we've specially compiled for you & your next getaway – from half-day adventures to exciting history facts.
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These days, it can be hard to find any good news that’s floating around. Every day, our televisions and the internet bring us more news of the virus spreading and impacting more and more lives.
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Have you ever seen a dinosaur? Us neither, but we've come across a couple of amazing ancient animals here at Key West; many of them dating back to over 200 million years ago! Dinosaurs only about 65 million… true story. These ancient creatures have been around waaaay longer than all of us. Once Although they have survived much longer than us as a species, once in a while we cross paths with turtles that need our help to get back home.
Here in Key West, our motto is “One Human Family.” The motto was created by local artist, J.T. Thompson in the early 2000’s. It began as a grassroots effort, which eventually spread to be accepted by locals as the official motto. The idea is simple: “All people are equal members of One Human Family” –regardless of race, nationality, sexuality, and other differences, he believes that "differences are superficial distinctions and cannot be allowed to be twisted into cultural divisions.”
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Visiting Key West is all about timing & priorities. As natives, we know when the best times are to visit… not just the best weather, but also the best prices! Here’s your guide to knowing what peak season is.
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If 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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It’s a big year for us here at Vacation Key West – not only are we celebrating 25 years in providing planning services for Key West visitors, but we are also excited to announce the launch of a new website, coupled with a refreshed logo.
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Read MoreFor children & adults, a dolphin encounter is unforgettable.
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