Kids Can Explore Keys’ Underwater World
Family vacations in the Florida Keys mean moms, dads and kids can enjoy adrenaline-fueled fun in the 125-mile island chain that parallels the continental United States’ only living coral reef.
10 Don’t-Miss Keys Cultural Celebrations
Many of the Florida Keys most appealing festivals and events celebrate visual, performing and literary artists’ passion and talent. And while each one is different, they all spotlight the Keys’ vibrant history, natural richness, and irresistible vibe that inspires creative spirits.
Lain Goodwin: ‘Dirty Waters’ Are Good for the Upper Keys
Captain Lain Goodwin, owner of Dirty Waters Charters, knows that muddy waters — where fresh water spills from Florida Bay’s backcountry and Everglades National Park into the Gulf of Mexico’s salty waters — are rich with the world’s best fishing.
‘Connections Project’ Mural Spotlights Keys’ Strong Cultural Connection
Nothing exemplifies the size, diversity, and exuberant creativity of the Florida Keys arts community more than the 2016 Connections Project mural. The mural, which stretches 24 feel long, is a mosaic featuring small canvases by nearly 400 Keys artists and arts-minded residents.
Six Ways to Inspire ‘Keys Smiles’
Particularly when winter has much of the world in its chilly grip, the siren song of the subtropical Florida Keys can be almost impossible to resist. The Keys offer ways to indulge body, mind and tastebuds while recharging your batteries and sparking smiles that just don’t stop.
Paradise for Birders: Six Keys Hotspots
Most people know the Florida Keys are famous for their fabulous underwater beauty, which includes the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef. But far fewer people are aware that the Keys are among the top destinations in the entire world for year-round bird watching.
Resolve to Savor January’s Florida Keys Food Fests
Start the New Year with a fantastic food festival in the Florida Keys — rich in creative cuisine, soul-warming subtropical sun and foodie fun. And this January, you’ll find four major culinary events to choose from.
The Saga of Santa Keys
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Keys Smiling holiday revelers savored the breeze. But in other locations, nobody was smiling as they braved freezing temperatures far from the islands.
Ring in the Revelry: Florida Keys New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Florida Keys traditionally feature balmy temperatures and a warm welcome for revelers fleeing colder climates.
Subtropical Season’s Greetings!
This holiday season, rather than letting all the self-imposed “must-do” tasks jingle your bells till you’re jingled out, take a Florida Keys approach.