Insider's Guide
Explore Like a Local
Think of this as the Keys’ not-so-secret handshake.
The Insider’s Guide is your path to hidden gems, insider’s tips and expert recommendations. From snorkeling secrets and fishing tips to stories of locals who protect these islands, this articles in this guide takes you beyond the surface, so you can travel The Florida Keys & Key West like a local.
Key West Shines Brighter as Two Local Favorites Earn Michelin Guide Recognition
Key West has reached an exciting culinary milestone with Moondog Café & Bakery and Blue Heaven earning Michelin Guide Recognition, putting two beloved island institutions firmly on the global food map.
From Vacation Spot to TV Star: How Pines & Palms Became HGTV Gold
There are vacation dreams, and then there are the kinds of dreams that end up on national television.
A New Oyster Tradition Comes to Key West
Some places serve seafood. Others live seafood. At the edge of Key West’s Historic Seaport, Half Shell Raw Bar has been doing exactly that for decades. Set inside a former shrimp-packing warehouse on Margaret Street, this waterfront favorite has become one of the island’s most recognizable seafood spots, drawing everyone from commercial fishermen and captains to visitors looking for an authentic taste of the Keys.