Key West has hundreds of hotels and accommodation options but few match the Parrot Key Hotel and Villas. The award-winning property has been named the best in the Florida Keys by countless publications for its environmentally responsible practices and luxury accommodations. Rooms at Parrot Key Hotel Guest rooms and suites come with water or garden views of varying … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Parrot Key Hotel and Villas
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5 Must-Eat Dishes in the Florida Keys
When planning a trip to the Florida Keys, anyone who has been there will likely make you a long list of recommended places to eat. The coastal cuisine features fresh seafood and Caribbean influences. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can’t miss. What is your favorite dish in the Florida Keys? Let us know in the comments! Key Lime … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Eat Dishes in the Florida Keys
Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
It's that spooky time of year and each state has its own grand celebrations. The South has some of the oldest, and of course, haunted, cities in the country. Expect plenty of tours of haunted cemeteries and homes, as well as parades of the funky and freaky. There are events for both families and adults and whatever costume and persona you decide to take on for All Hallows … [Read more...] about Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are an island chain in the southernmost part of the United States. Each island has its own distinct personality, but the most popular for visitors are Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, and Key West. It takes around 2.5 hours to drive from the top of the islands to the bottom, via Henry Flagler's bridges. Visit during the area's festivals, like the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys
Visiting the Truman Little White House
Many American presidents have selected a place that becomes important to them outside of Washington DC, where they can relax and feel like an everyday citizen. For Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was Warm Springs, Georgia, but for Harry Truman, it was Key West, Florida. Credit: Roger Wallstadt It was built in 1890 as housing for naval officers. Thomas Edison stayed … [Read more...] about Visiting the Truman Little White House
