Fun in Key West

Hey Reader, Have you ever found yourself somewhere that made you stop and think... "This feels a little like Key West." 🌴 That's exactly what happened when I spent some time exploring Disney's Old Key West Resort. I had so much fun wandering around looking for all the little nods the Imagineers tucked into the resort. Some are obvious... others are easy to miss unless you've spent time wandering the real streets of Key West. Have you been there? Or maybe you've discovered another place that...

Hey Reader, I have to admit... I've been walking around all week with a huge smile on my face. 😄 I'm just so excited about something that's almost ready to share. I've spent most of this week behind the scenes working through the final little bugs and details so launch day goes as smoothly as possible. I was about to say "perfectly," but let's be honest... I'd rather it be fun than perfect. 😉 And because you're such an incredible community, I truly think you're going to love what's coming....

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're talking about one of the biggest influences on Key West... Cuban food. 🇨🇺🌴 Sure, everyone talks about Key lime pie and fresh seafood. But if you leave the island without enjoying a great Cuban meal... I think you missed part of what makes Key West so special. 👉 Check out the full guide here It's More Than Just a Great Sandwich One of the things I love most about Key West is that every meal tells a story. For generations, Cuban immigrants...

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're answering one of the questions I get all the time... "What time do the bars close in Key West?" 🍹 Short answer? Most bars call it a night around 2:00 a.m., while a handful of the legendary spots keep the party going until 3:00 or even 4:00 a.m. 👉 Check out the full guide here But honestly... I think you're asking the wrong question. 😄 My Best Key West Nightlife Tip Don't try to do everything in one night. I know... it's tempting. Sloppy...

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today I have a question for you... Have you ever thought about what drink actually goes best with seafood? 🍤🍹 Most of us spend time planning the meal... but then we grab whatever happens to be in the refrigerator. What if the cocktail was part of the experience? 👉 Check out the full guide here It's All About the Pairing Fresh seafood deserves a drink that complements it, not competes with it. Think about it... 🐟 Fish tacos and a fresh margarita. 🦐...

Hey Reader, I hope you had an amazing Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆 I'm a little behind getting this email out... but for a very good reason. I had such a wonderful time with family that I honestly just didn't want it to end. Sometimes you just have to soak up every extra minute while you can. I hope your holiday was filled with good food, great company, and maybe a few fireworks too! Speaking of July... Have you ever visited Key West in July? If so, what's your favorite festival? I still can't decide....

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're talking about one of my favorite Key West vacation strategies... Make lunch your big meal. 😄 Hear me out. 👉 Check out the full list of the best lunch spots in Key West here When I'm in Key West, lunch is usually my biggest meal of the day. Why? Because it gives me the rest of the afternoon to wander around Old Town, explore a museum, stop for a Cuban coffee, shop a little, and work off some of those delicious calories. Then later? 🍹 Happy...

Hey Reader, It's birthday week around here! 🎉 Yep... I'm a Fourth of July baby, but I'm actually heading south later this week to spend a few days with family. One of the things I love most? I have the awesome privilege of sharing my birthday with my daughter-in-law, so we always have an extra reason to celebrate. 🎂🥳 I'm not exactly sure what all the plans are yet, but I do know they'll include family, fun, good food, birthday cake (hopefully lots of it 🍰), and fireworks. Sounds like a pretty...

Hey Reader, First, I have to say... Thank you! So many of you took the Are You a Key West Insider? quiz this week, and I absolutely loved seeing your scores and reading your replies. Some of you crushed it. Some of you learned a few new things. And a few of you immediately wanted a rematch. 😄 One of my favorite things about doing this every week is getting to connect with people who love Key West as much as I do. We really do have a pretty special little community here. And if you happened to...