Salute the Florida Keys’ 200th Birthday — With a Giant Key Lime Pie
There’s no better way to celebrate the Florida Keys’ 200th birthday than with Key lime pie, the island chain’s luscious signature dessert — particularly if that Key lime pie is the world’s biggest! And there’s no better PLACE to celebrate the auspicious anniversary than at Big Pine Community Park, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Vacationing in a Group? Keys Activities to Enjoy
Vacationing in the Florida Keys with extended family members, girlfriends and/or guy pals, or a multi-generational group of kids and adults? The inviting island chain offers intriguing activities and bucket-list adventures for travelers of just about every mindset.
Simply the Keys
In today’s world, the best vacation is all about simplicity. It’s about savoring the taste of fresh local fish, the sight of a blazing sunset, the cool kiss of saltwater in the blue Atlantic. It's about sharing moments you’ll remember forever with people you love ... amid the simple pleasures and uncontrived experiences you’ll find in the Florida Keys.
Tennessee Williams Takes Center Stage in Key West
Legendary gay playwright Tennessee Williams spent several decades living and writing in Key West — and today, two longtime residents are dedicated to preserving his legacy on the island he loved. Discover the Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, and the guiding spirits who brought it to life.
Kim Stamps Makes Memories ‘Up The Keys’
Explore off-the-beaten-path Lower Keys attractions that many visitors never see -- and learn about Florida Keys history, culture and ecology -- during a fascinating Up The Keys Eco-Tour developed by enthusiastic Keys resident Kim Stamps.
ESCAPE … and Head for the Keys
Now that 2017 has arrived and the excitement of the festive season is over, don’t just sink into the traditional post-holiday rut. Instead, start planning a Florida Keys escape from winter’s hard-to-bear weather and monotonous routine. Because in the subtropical island chain, ice — greeted with dread in wintry locales — can only be found in tall cool drinks (ideally sipped beachside).
LGBT Life in Paradise
Why do I live in Key West? I wanted a home with warm year-round weather, an LGBT-friendly community and the option to be car-free. I can walk and bike to most places on our island in my shorts and flip-flops — and I enjoy the reactions when I tell people I’ve never owned a car.