It is October, and besides the world being pinkwashed (yes, that’s a thing now), it is nearly time for Fantasy Fest. That week-long festival of ridiculousness in Key West. As such, I thought I would once again share with you some of my favorite rules of Fantasy Fest. Yes, […]
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It is National Plan A Cruise Month. No, I did not make that up. Rather, the Cruise Lines International Association did, both to sell more cruises as well as raise awareness among non-cruisers. It is no secret that I absolutely love cruises. They are easy. Pack once, enjoy many places. […]
Continuing the theme of doing nice things for other people, I’d like to share a story about shopping in Paris, translating, and graciousness. In June, 2002, FKGuy and I traveled to France with friends. We were really excited about the trip, although less so about traveling on the heels of September 11. […]
It’s OK. We all know. Flying sucks. But if you want to get out and actually see the world, it is a necessary evil. In my job, I am often the bearer of bad news like “the airline changed your flight. Again.” Recently, a client was asking me how to survive a […]
Many people are familiar with ocean cruises, conjuring images of buffets and crowds, when more often that not the reality is quite different: excellent food, service and pampering. However, most ocean cruise ships are large, carrying an average of 2,000 passengers. River cruises are a whole different ball game. Recently I have had […]
Last week, I told you about many of the Key West summer specials going on around town. I can now report on several. It started Labor Day weekend, we had friends in town and planned on dinner at Azur (even before I knew it was 50% off). Though they had […]
Beautiful beaches and relaxation is the image at many all-inclusive properties, and Zoetry Villa Rolandi is no different. My goal on this trip was not to do as much as possible, but rather to sit my tush in a lounge chair, poolside, with several margaritas. Sure, there is the option of […]
It is September, it is hot as hell and Floridians are in a constant state of watching the weather off the coast of Africa, to see if any hurricanes are developing. Meanwhile, Key West restaurants are ponying up the deals and incentivizing locals and visitors alike with bargains galore. I’ve […]
FKGuy and I recently traveled to Isla Mujeres, a tiny island off the coast of Cancun, for our anniversary. Why there? First of all, nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cancun are less than an hour and a half. The resort we chose, Zoetry Villa Rolandi, is small, exclusive and […]
It has been four years since the first “Anniversary Bike Ride Debacle.” Since then I have become a much more confident bike rider. I now ride my kiddie cruiser bike all over the flat roads of Key West, usually with little incident. Naturally, I assumed a jaunt around Isla Mujeres […]