Looking for a quick getaway to Key West? Now until mid-October is considered the off season, making it the perfect time to snag rock bottom hotel rates, get out on the water (go with my peeps at Fury!) and enjoy the island sans the crowds. There’s also a slew of brand new Key West hotels to check out, plus I’ve included one of my favorite classics below. The New The Marker Waterfront Resort A stone’s throw from the historic seaport and […]
Posts categorized: Daily Dose Key West
Aug 26
2015
2015
A Day Trip to the Florida Keys
As Jimmy Buffett extols, “Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes.” If the dog days of Miami’s summer are getting you down, maybe it’s time to hop in the car and head south for a daytrip to the Florida Keys. While a drive to the end of the road in Key West is best reserved for an overnight trip, you can still get into a Keys state of mind (saltwater, conch fritters, key lime pie and all) with a daytrip as […]
May 23
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Tropic Cinema, Key West
There’s something kind of magical about living on a small island and riding your bike to a tiny, uncrowded movie theater in the middle of the day to watch a movie you’ve never heard of all by yourself. I come from a moviegoing family, and sitting down in a dark theater to watch a story unfold on a big screen has always made me happy. The Tropic Cinema is a great art house cinema dedicated to independent, foreign, documentary, and […]
Feb 7
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Green Parrot, Key West
When it comes to grabbing a drink at almost any hour of the day, there’s really no better place in Key West than the Green Parrot. Locals have been flocking to this institution since 1890 for the unique combination of brooding biker bar and lighthearted tropical oasis where anything goes. With a stellar jukebox and live bands throughout the week, there’s usually a crowd spilling onto the sidewalks and even across the street to the bench at the Courthouse Deli, and […]
Dec 29
2012
2012
Daily Dose: Santiago’s Bodega, Key West
Head down Petronia Street and into the heart of Bahama Village for upscale Spanish tapas with a twist at Santiago’s Bodega. The intimate restaurant recently expanded, doubling its dining area, which is still almost always full on any given night. Call ahead to reserve a table inside or on the covered wraparound patio when the weather is mild. Serving only wine and beer, pitchers of the red or white sangria are a popular option and so is the Bellini. While […]
