Florida Keys Summer Means Saltwater Fun
A trip to the Florida Keys during the warm summer months means a terrific choice of sea-based activities for nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking serenity and calm. Whether enjoying paddleboarding, kayaking or snorkeling, enthusiasts need just one basic ingredient to have a memorable outdoor experience in the Keys this summer: 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.
Captain Samantha Zeher Embraces Free-Spirited Island Living
Captain Samantha Zeher, owner of Islamorada's KeyZ Charters, earned her license at just 18 while still a college freshman. Today she offers sightseeing charters that include snorkeling and sunset cruises, paddleboard, eco-tours and Everglades excursions. She’s also happy to treat passengers to island trips exploring Indian Key, Lignumvitae Key and Alligator Lighthouse -- each with a history dating back to the 1800s.