On rare occasions, even our little slice of Paradise can suffer from one of Mother Nature's mood swings.  Today is one of those days.  Boy oh boy, it is windy outside and that may not fare well with our fisherman, boaters and beach goers.  But don't think for a minute that there is nothing left to do.  Here are a few options for you when the outdoors makes you stay inside or at least sheltered.    Aquarium Encounters - Take a break from the outside and spend the day observing t... read more

Believe it or not there are approximately 1700 keys or islands that make up the chain of the Florida Keys. The Keys extend 198 miles off the southern tip of Florida. The northernmost key is Soldier Key and the southernmost is the Dry Tortugas where Fort Jefferson National Park is located. Out of the 1700 keys, 143 are connected by the overseas highway and are the keys that the residents occupy. With 143 keys how do you know which key you should move to? Well the 143 keys are broken up to 5 major locations. From ... read more

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! To some people, this is just another long weekend to gather with friends and family. To many others including myself, we understand the significance in honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed it all while protecting our great nation. We would not be the 'land of the free' without the 'home of the brave'. While we enjoy our long weekend celebrating, lets not forget to honor the fallen. Thank you to all past and present service members!   If you're heading to a bbq this wee... read more

One of the best road trips in the United States is the 115 miles down the Overseas Highway of the Florida Keys. Known as the only option for vacationers looking for a tropical vacation in the United States, the Florida Keys give you all the beauty of the tropics without the hassle of international travel. Some may not have the time to take that long of a trip on their vacation, but luckily there are lots of beaches along the way that will meet any traveler’s needs. I’ve found that around the halfway mar... read more

In the recent decade, we've seen a surge of vacation rentals on the market world wide.  Why is that? As apposed to staying in a hotel when traveling, booking your own vacation rental home grants you more space and privacy all while having that home comfort feeling. This option also opens up the possibility of private amenities depending on your preference such as a pool, ocean front, yard, or pet friendly. A vacational rental is increasingly attractive to groups and families that are traveling together - whi... read more