by Pamela Childs | Nov 10, 2025 | Explore, Shopping, Top Picks, What's Up
They call it the “Perfumery Studio Experience” — and with good reason. Renowned for their unique luxury scents, Aqua D’ Keys Fragrance Boutique, has recently launched a series of daily “Perfume-Making” seminars in Key West. Local perfume guru and Aqua D’ Keys owner,...
by Pamela Childs | Nov 11, 2025 | Top Picks, What's Up
There are places that do more than inspire—they remind us of who we are. For me, the Everglades is such a place. In its quiet rhythms and untamed beauty, I find peace. Not the absence of form, but the presence of truth. Each time I return, I feel a deeper connection—...
by Pamela Childs | Aug 26, 2025 | Top Picks, What's Up
Key West has always been a magnet for some of the world’s most notable names — from Blackbeard the pirate and literary icons like Ernest Hemingway, to mega performers like Kenny Chesney. In November 1971, aspiring Mississippi-born country singer Jimmy Buffett...
by Pamela Childs | Aug 26, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Top Picks, What's Up
How would you like to visit some of the most cutting-edge artist studios in Cuba? Well, here’s your chance to go there legally and in style!This whirlwind tour of Havana’s arts scene includes luxurious accommodations, studio visits with celebrated artists, guided...
by Pamela Childs | Aug 10, 2025 | Explore, Top Picks, What's Up
Boys WILL be boys when Tropical Heat, Key West’s hottest event for men, cranks up the temperature on Wednesday, August 13 – Sunday, August 17. Not for the faint-hearted, this all–male, all–adult, fever-pitched festival includes dozens of decadent events ranging from...
by Pamela Childs | Aug 10, 2025 | Bite, Good Eats, Top Picks
Islamorada’s favorite spot for celebrating sunset has a laid-back local vibe that inspires you to kick off your flip flops and wiggle your toes in the sand. The food here is tropical casual and includes lots of island specialties like this recipe for their homemade...
