Billy Litmer: Steward of Sustainable Eco-tours
Billy Litmer is the founder of Key West’s Honest Eco tours, specializing in wild bottlenose dolphin-watching and nature charters. Designer and builder of the island’s first lithium-ion battery-powered hybrid charter boat with electric motors, he shares his love for the Keys’ wildlife and environment with guests — inspiring them to cherish both.
Simply Saltwater: Florida Keys Water Adventures Beckon
The Florida Keys offer a terrific choice of sea-based adventures that you can discover at your own pace, according to your own energy level. With options that range from paddleboarding to snorkeling, you only need one basic ingredient to have an exhilarating outdoor experience in the Keys: simply saltwater!
‘Keymandments’ Encourage Simply Sustainable Enjoyment
Encouraging environmentally responsible behaviors is vital in protecting the Florida Keys' natural resources — including the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef. Visitors can share Keys residents' commitment to preserving the unique ecosystem by following the “10 Keymandments.”
Key West Through a Visitor’s Eyes
What do visitors enjoy most about the Florida Keys & Key West? Discover insightful answers -- including unique architecture, biking around Old Town, and the welcoming LGBT community -- gleaned in a recent “man-by-the-pool” interview.
A Florida Keys Escape Means Simply Serenity
When work schedules and responsibilities seem especially stressful, the siren song of the subtropical Florida Keys can be almost impossible to resist. And why resist? The inviting island chain offers SO many ways to treat body and mind to “unplugged” relaxation, both on and off the water.
Simply Delicious: Unforgettable Keys Cuisine
Florida Keys diners feast on local fish, shrimp, lobster and stone crab — often flavored with tropical fruits and spiced with influences from the island chain's rich melting-pot history. As well as fueling many local eateries’ success, this simply delicious cuisine has inspired culinary experiences from festivals to classes.
The Tea (Dance) is Always Sweet in Key West
Every Sunday afternoon, Key West’s La Te Da hosts an event that has become a weekly tradition for visitors and residents who love a good time. It goes by the unlikely name of Tea Dance, and its music and merriment are overseen by beloved local DJ Rude Girl and her cohort Molly Blue.