Jun 27, 2017 | Appetizers, Happy Hour, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
In Key West, Happy Hour is a nightly event and everyone can get into a rut. Same place, same food, same drinks, you get the idea. So, to step out of our routine, we checked out the Half Shell Raw Bar’s Happy Hour. We have been inside the Half Shell Raw Bar...
Jun 20, 2017 | Off the Beaten Path, Where to Drink
Every visitor to Key West has their favorite spot. A spot that feels like Key West to them. A spot they dream about when not in Key West. My spot? Louie’s Backyard. This place is a true slice of Key West paradise. My screen saver on my work computer is the...
May 24, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour, Land Excursions, Must See, What to Do
Anyone who visits Key West realizes how much history can be found here. This history is preserved in the many museums found around town. This Key West Museum Trail offers a way to explore the Island, and learn more about Key West’s history and its people. No...
May 22, 2017 | Desserts, Recipes
I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the package of white chocolate chips to make this version. The original recipe, I thought, considered the Island to be Hawaii and I wanted my Island cookies to reflect Key West. So… I created this White Chocolate...
May 22, 2017 | Appetizers, Beer Joints, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
As I was walking through the Historic Seaport, I heard someone say “hey, is that a brewery? I didn’t know one was here”. Well, that was surprising because since 2015 the Waterfront Brewery has been open as a working brewery, restaurant and...
May 20, 2017 | Inns, Where to Stay
We spent a few wonderful nights at the Old Town Manor located at 511 Eaton Street. This Bed and Breakfast is certainly a place you should’t over look. Quite honestly I had for some time. A few reasons made me not consider this place, but we ended up staying...
May 17, 2017 | Desserts, Diet Friendly, Recipes
Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner which means the stores are full of fresh fruit. Yay… fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries… well you get the idea. Here is a quick and absolute yummy treat to make with all of those fresh fruits....
May 16, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour, What to Do
The Tennessee Williams Exhibit is located at 513 Truman Avenue, just off of Duval Street. At first I thought this house was where Tennessee Williams lived, but sadly it is not. This home was a private home and has kept much of its original floor plan and woodwork....
May 11, 2017 | Travel Tips and Insights
Are you coming to Key West from Fort Meyers or the Marco Island area? Key West Express offers a fun way to travel to Key West. This ferry takes you straight into Key West for a one day or multi day trip … your choice. Locations The ferry leaves from Fort...
May 8, 2017 | Historic Walking Tour
William Curry was Florida’s first millionaire. He gave each of his children $10,000 to build a home of their own. The result? The Key West Historic district has seven beautiful mansions you can explore, visit and even spend the night at a few. Curry Mansion...
