Key West vs. Key Largo: Which part of the Florida Keys should you visit?

Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock When considering a trip to the Florida Keys, are you stuck between visiting Key West or Key Largo? The majority of travelers to this region of Florida are unaware of the sheer number of Keys in the archipelago! Since

Everything you need to know about Florida Keys lobster miniseason

Fisherman organizing lobsters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by WoodysPhotos The Florida Keys are without a doubt the best place in the state to go recreational lobstering. The abundance of spiny lobsters, the consistently clean water, the enormous environment, and the shoreside services for divers are unmatched. What is necessary to keep that appeal? Being

A man from Florida has broken the record for the longest time spent living underwater

Tropical blue ocean with white sand and stones underwater — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Wonderful Nature A Florida university professor has smashed the world record for the longest period of time spent underwater, and he’s not done yet, he tweeted.  On Saturday, Joseph Dituri celebrated his 74th day at Jules’ Undersea Lodge. The previous world record,

Florida’s lobster miniseason begins soon

Lobster miniseason, Marathon, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Beach Images Summer season means good eating down in the Florida Keys. The 2022 spiny lobster season begins with the two-day recreational miniseason on Wednesday, July 27 at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight Thursday night, followed by the regular recreational and commercial lobster season,

Key Lime Festival is back in 2021: What to expect and visitors guide to having fun on Fourth of July Weekend in Key West

Pie Eating Contest at Key Lime Festival in Key West – Courtesy: Key Lime Festival – Photo by Filda Konec Photography On July 4, 1776, the United States of America entered nationhood after declaring its independence from Great Britain via the signing and approval of the Declaration of Independence.  Celebrations were had, and festivals were

Tips to Consider When Choosing Charter Boat in Key West

Boat Shelf in Florida – Courtesy: Image by Thomas Schroeder from Pixabay Traveling is something that most people enjoy doing, and it is also a great way to make memories. If you are looking for a top travel destination, Key West is the perfect place to visit if you enjoy going on a charter boat

Florida Fishermen bring in record-breaking 769-pound swordfish: “We were not expecting that size”

Courtesy: Image by ruthieprasil from Pixabay There are big fish and then there are monster fish. Three fishermen in South Florida had themselves quite the surprise when they realized they had reeled in a potential record-breaking swordfish off Lighthouse Point in Broward County, per WSVN.  “We were not expecting that size,” said angler Hunter Irvine. 

Massive 2,000 pound Great White Shark ‘pinged’ off Florida coast

Courtesy: Image by mlproject from Pixabay Early Thursday morning, researchers observed a “ping” from a massive great white shark just off the coast of Florida, south of Miami. The 15 foot, 2,000 plus pound female great white was “pinged” at 5:46 a.m. near Key Largo Thursday. The shark, Unama’ki, is the second-largest great white shark

Cruisin’ USA: Take A Trip Down Florida’s Waterways on a Motorized Tiki Bar!

Photo : www.cruisintikis.com At Cruisin’ Tikis in Florida, you can rent what is a half motorized boat, half floating tiki bar, and cruise around like you don’t have a care in the world. This is one outdoor experience you do not want to miss. You can rent one of these motorized tiki bars all over

The Florida Keys Reopens to the Public

Southernmost Point Continental USA at Key West, Florida. The picture shows the famous landmark of the southernmost point of the USA. Photo and Caption:  Dennis Kartenkaemper On June 1st the Florida Keys reopened to visitors after access was denied to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Checkpoints leading into the Florida Keys came down