Key West is at the end of an archipelago of about 1700 gorgeous islands that make up the Florida Keys.  The southern tip of Key West is approximately 90 miles from Cuba.

The name "Key West" can't be spoken without bringing up images of vibrant colors of orange, coral, peach, red, turquoise and cobalt.  From the fiery sunsets to the mesmerizing waters that surround Key West; there is truly visual magic happening here!

The clear, turquoise waters that surround Key West are teeming with the rich abundance of the Gulf Stream, flowing from the Gulf of Mexico to the tip of Florida and into the Straits of Florida.  Key West gets the best water of both worlds!  A vast array of marine life can be enjoyed here.  For the anglers, December through February, considered "winter", is a great time for fishing the reefs for Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Grouper.  Hit the sunken wrecks in January and February for Cobia and go a little deeper, offshore, for Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna.  And, of course, Mahi if you can catch a southerly breeze.  Springtime, March through May is great for inshore and deep sea fishing with promises of Tarpon, Sailfish, and Wahoo.  Key West fishing never disappoints!!!

If snorkeling or scuba diving is on the agenda, as it should be; endless reefs and wrecks are divers choice here in Key West.  Joe's Tug, resting upright in 60 feet of water and Alexander's Wreck, a 300-foot-long destroyer escort, in 30 feet of water are both great dives for beginners and advanced divers alike.  Both wrecks are home to Moray eels, grunts, snappers, and nurse sharks and also hosts abundant soft and hard coral formations and sponges.  Capture the beauty with your camera and leave no footprints.  Look but don't touch!  The crystal-clear waters around Key West are also a paradise for snorkelers.  Fill the day floating on the surface of the water gazing down at the underwater beauty while feeling the warm sunshine from above!!!

Hungry yet?  Choose from the almost endless array of palate pleasers Key West has to offer.  Stop in at Bien Caribbean Latino Restaurant on Eaton Street for their tender Caribbean roast pork shoulder sandwich or the fire roasted corn-on-the-cob drenched in aioli, parmesan cheese, cilantro, salt, paprika, and fresh lime juice.  Stay off the beaten path with an Oh-so-fresh grouper sandwich at BO's Fish Wagon located on the corner of William and Caroline, or take a walk over to Bahama Village for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Blue Heaven.  Here, Breakfast with the Roosters" is always fun with made-from-scratch pancakes, Blue Heaven Benedict served with veggies, Key West pink shrimp or lobster, or have some shrimp and grits.  Dine inside or outside while enjoying daily live music.  Also, try one of the Key West classics like Sloppy Joe's on Duval street, Capt. Tony's Saloon on Greene street, or Irish Kevin's Bar on Duval.

Key West is rich with history.  Visitors can learn about the treasures of Spanish Galleons such as the Nuestra Señora de Atocha at The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum or tour the home of famous author Ernest Hemingway.  Also, take a walk on famous Duval Street to visit the many shops and galleries and walk from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.  Not too difficult of a walk being that Key West spans only two by four miles and Duval Street stretches 1.25 miles from shore to shore!

Then, towards the end of the day, head on over to Mallory Square to watch the subtropical sun sink into the gorgeous blue ocean and raise a glass to toast the myriad of vivid colors it leaves in its wake.

Never a dull moment will you find in Key West.  Come and enjoy this fascinating and colorful city affectionately known as "The Conch Republic".  A place where never-ending excitement meets laid-back paradise and everything in between!!!