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Is there a coronavirus (Covid-19) in the Florida Keys or Key West?

The world has gone CRAZY! But not the Florida Keys! As of Saturday, March 14th, 2020 there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Florida Keys or in Key West. And there are no advisories discouraging travel. Cruiselines made a decision to suspend all cruises for 30 days, but you still can come to Key West by car, plane or Key West Express. The island is full of people, alcohol and toilet paper:) Traveling to Key West is safe, however, you still should follow some of the basic hygiene rules -  wash your hands as often as possible, rinse your mouth with rum as often as possible, and don’t cough or sneeze on people around you. Simple as...

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What To Do In Key West

What to do in Key West? This is the question that my customers ask me the most. And funny thing is that they ARE ALREADY in Key West! Apparently, a lot of tourists don’t plan things to do on their vacation in advance. In a way, it’s cool because you get to ask locals for recommendations but on the other hand, you waste your time doing that.  Below is my recommendation for things to do in Key West.   1. Learn at least some Key West history! You will be in shock about how historical the island is. It was discovered in the early 1500s by Ponce de Leon while he was on his search for the fountain of youth!...

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Fantasy Fest in Key West

What is Fantasy Fest in #KeyWest?           To answer in a few words, it is a party that goes on for 10 days. In 2019 Fantasy Fest starts on October 18th and finishes on October 27th.           There are many events that take place during the festival - Goombay fair, zombie bike ride, white party, red party, doctors and nurses party, tutu party, halos, and horns party, kinky party, BDSM party, street fair and, of course, big parade at the end of it all! ⠀           It’s a grown-up festival and many people wear little or no costumes. Be prepared to see a lot of nude and painted bodies! Some of the...

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