The siren song of the subtropical Florida Keys can be almost impossible to resist, particularly when winter has much of the world in its chilly grip. The island chain is rich in ways to indulge body, mind and tastebuds while recharging your batteries ... and sparking lasting memories and smiles that just don’t stop.
Trade the winter blahs for the salt air, sweet breezes, and blue sky and water of Key West. Slip away to the southernmost outpost in the continental U.S. to savor the subtropical warmth and irresistibly laid-back vibe.
Acclaimed as one of the top saltwater sportfishing destinations on the planet, the Florida Keys offer sensational year-round fishing opportunities. And now, winning a Keys fishing vacation could be as simple as following the destination's Facebook page and entering the #FishFLKeys trip giveaway.
Teams from around the world will converge on Key West for adrenaline-packed sporting events and activities Jan. 22-29, during the 27th annual Kelly McGillis Classic International Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football championship. The championship is named for "Top Gun" actress and former Key West resident Kelly McGillis.
Mario Sanchez depicted the Key West of his youth, and its often eccentric inhabitants, with intricate detail and affectionate humor. The late Mario was called the greatest Cuban-American folk artist of the 20th century, and he was recently inducted into the Smithsonian American Art Museum -- the first Key West artist to earn this honor.
Karly Venezia, director of sales and marketing at Islamorada’s iconic 22-acre Islander Resort, has spent more than half her life working for resorts in Key West and Islamorada. She also has an unusual paddleboarding companion: her Rhode Island Red chicken, Loretta, whose on-the-water exploits created a social media sensation.
You can reach the Florida Keys via land, air, and sea. First-time travelers should experience the drive through the island chain at least once -- because the 127-mile road trip from mainland Florida to Key West via the Overseas Highway, featuring 42 bridges over blue water, is absolutely breathtaking.
This January, food and wine enthusiasts can sample the the Florida Keys' culinary delights at five fantastic cuisine celebrations. Each one spotlights local chefs’ creativity, indigenous ingredients like unparalleled fresh fish and seafood, and premium wines. And the Keys' subtropical weather provides another "tasty" reason for a January escape to the welcoming island chain.
Santa does things a little differently in the holiday-loving Florida Keys -- and he even brings some Keys warmth and cheer to people who can't spend the season in the subtropical island chain. Unless you're on the naughty list, you might just get a visit from jolly old Santa Keys this year!
Much of Key West’s gay nightlife can found in or near the famed “Pink Triangle,” a cluster of LGBT bars, entertainment clubs and shops around the 700 and 800 blocks of Duval Street. No matter what night you visit, there’s always an astounding array of live entertainment offerings — from drag shows to cabaret to karaoke.