I have often said it is the most fun you can have on Duval Street. Part of the annual Key West Food and Wine Festival, Duval Uncorked is a wine tasting encompassing wine bars, art galleries, shops, restaurants and food trucks up and down the infamous Key West street. This year it was […]
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The Grand Tasting is always one of my favorite events at the Key West Food and Wine Festival. It is held in a different location each year – one year the aquarium, one year on the dock at Turtle Kraals, and this year, poolside and the new, and gorgeous, Marker […]
It is no secret that every year I look forward to the Key West Food and Wine Festival. It is organized, well thought out and offers wonderful events. So, when I saw the menu posted for the Banfi wine dinner on Thursday night, I bought tickets right away, knowing that […]
This summer, I am planning a trip to Vancouver, followed by a cruise to Alaska. As we will be traveling from Key West, we are only allowed one checked bag. This is almost a two week trip, with many wardrobe and climate changes, so it will be a challenge. But I […]
The next couple of weeks are really busy here. (I say that like it is unusual. OK, so super busy is the norm. At least this is all fun stuff.) Starting this weekend with Last Chef Standing, followed by an evening of Bordeaux and then the Key West Food and […]
Nothing puts a damper on vacation planning faster than talk of a budget. But let me tell you, this is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, and certainly one that should be discussed first. Why? It is far less stressful to go on a vacation that you […]
Settling in for a few days of relaxation is pretty easy, especially in beautiful surroundings, with drink service. The Iberostar Grand Hotel did not disappoint. Service throughout the property was friendly and for the most part, very good. Drink service around the pool could be a bit slow, but frankly, […]
I book clients all the time at various all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, but until last week, I had never stayed at any of them. I had visited several properties for the day, but never as a full-fledged guest. After going back and forth, we settled on the […]
Well before we arrived in New York, my friend Sara sent me the following text message, complete with a message from her 9 year old son: We just discussed your upcoming visit with A. He said “yay”, and he can’t wait to see you. He wants to know if we […]
The food truck scene in Key West has recently gained some steam, despite city efforts to make things more difficult. The city loves coming up with new regulations, and often can’t decide who should have to abide by these new rules. Shockingly, they haven’t driven everyone out of business. Hey, even […]