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KEY WEST IS A GREAT SPOT TO VACATION ALL YEAR ROUND. BUT AS IT GETS CHILLIER IN MOST PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, NOVEMBER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ESCAPE THE COLD! NOVEMBER IS ALSO PACK FULL OF EVENTS, SO HERE IS A LIST OF THE TOP 3 THINGS TO DO IN TOWN THIS MONTH!
POWER BOAT RACES
THE SUPER BOAT INTERNATIONAL RACES TAKE PLACE ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY AND HOLD THE GRAND FINALE CHAMPIONSHIP RIGHT HERE IN KEY WEST! THE SUPER BOATS CAN REACH SPEEDS OF UP TO 180MPH, AND ATTRACT THE MOST COMPETITIVE RACING TEAMS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. THE FUN KICKS OFF ON NOVEMBER 4TH AT THE RACE VILLAGE IN TRUMAN WATERFRONT, WHERE THE BOATS ARE ON DISPLAY OUT OF WATER, AND YOU GET THE CHANCE TO MEET THE RACERS! THE FIRST RACE IS HELD ON THE GULF SIDE ON NOVEMBER 7TH. THE BEST VIEWING IS FROM MALLORY SQUARE AND IT IS COMPLETELY FREE! BE SURE TO GET THERE A LITTLE EARLY THOUGH AS IT GETS PACKED PRETTY QUICKLY! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE SUPER POWER BOAT RACES.
KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL
THE ANNUAL KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL IS A GREAT EVENT THAT SHOWCASES FILMS THAT EXHIBIT EXCELLENCE IN STORYTELLING. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES OVER 30 SCREENINGS OF DIVERSE, ENTERTAINING AND ARTISTICALLY RIGOROUS SELECTION OF FILMS REPRESENTED THROUGH A BROAD ARRAY OF CATEGORIES. THE FOUR-DAY EVENT KICKS OFF ON NOVEMBER 14TH WITH SCREENINGS IN LOCATIONS ALL OVER KEY WEST. CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS.
INTERNATIONAL SAND ART COMPETITION
IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON BEING IN KEY WEST THIS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, MAKE SURE TO CATCH THE INTERNATIONAL SAND ART COMPETITION! WATCH AMAZING SAND SCULPTORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AS THEY EACH USE 7 TONS OF SAND TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL SAND MASTERPIECES. YOU’LL HAVE A CHANCE TO PLAY AROUND THE SAND AND MAKE YOUR OWN CASTLE, HAVE A DRINK, AND ENJOY SOME LIVE MUSIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
WHERE TO FIND CUBAN COFFEE IN KEY WEST
The New Year is officially upon us, and what better way to start the new year (and your vacation) than with a nice warm cup of coffee! Here in Key West we don’t just drink regular coffee, we locals usually start our day with a nice big cup of Cuban Coffee, also known as Café Con Leche. Café Con Leche is essentially a shot of Cuban espresso, steamed milk, and a few spoons of sugar. I had my first cup when I was about 15 and have drank it nearly every morning since! So, if you want to drink like a local, here are my top 3 recommended spots to grab a Cuban Coffee!
HOW TO HAVE A MAGICAL DECEMBER IN KEY WEST
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with an island escape to our Key West hotel! With a few weeks left to book our Stay 2+, Save 20% offer, now is the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a warm island escape! And while you’re here, don’t miss these quirky and festive things to do during an authentic holiday season in Key West.
THE CABANA OFFERS A LUSH ESCAPE FROM REALITY
Working and hanging in Key West is two different worlds. But beginning my career at Key West’s newest hotel, Havana Cabana At Key West, changed things for me. Meeting people on vacation is fun! This is the old Inn At Key West, a hotel that was destroyed in the recent hurricane and emerged as this new gem!
