Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West

Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West Welcome to the Florida Keys and Key West, America's premier travel destination.

We are a non profit trade organization that promotes a united voice among hotels, inns and guesthouses in the Florida Keys

2025's island-wide Key West Holiday Fest kicked off on Thanksgiving Eve with the lighting of the Key West Historic Seapo...
12/30/2025

2025's island-wide Key West Holiday Fest kicked off on Thanksgiving Eve with the lighting of the Key West Historic Seaport, whose breathtaking "Harbor Walk of Lights" is celebrating its 20th year under the creative direction of Tom Stroh! The enchanting promenade, which will be illuminated through mid-January, 2026, reaches from Lazy Way Lane at the Green Street Plaza to the Ferry Terminal at Grinnell Street.
And for your Historic Seaport-centered New Year's Eve festivities, don't miss the Schooner Wharf Bar's lowering of a saucy "pirate w***h" from the mast of a tall ship, one of several exciting Key West New Year's Eve "drops" set to mark the arrival of 2026.

Revelers enjoyed the holiday-decorated hospitality of four sparkling locales on Friday evening, during night two of the ...
12/20/2025

Revelers enjoyed the holiday-decorated hospitality of four sparkling locales on Friday evening, during night two of the 2025 Holiday Historic Inn Tours in Key West: The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, The Mermaid & the Alligator, Wicker Guesthouse, and the Southernmost House.

Key West Holiday Fest events continue through December; visit www.KeyWestHolidayFest.com for a listing!

Tonight's the final night for this year's Holiday Historic Inn Tours, with Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Southernmost...
12/19/2025

Tonight's the final night for this year's Holiday Historic Inn Tours, with Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Southernmost House, Wicker Guesthouse and The Mermaid & the Alligator presenting their beautifully decorated properties and sparkling hospitality to ticketed tour revelers. Tix are still available at KeysTix.com, but only until about 1:00pm today - Friday, Dec. 19. After that, any left will be available at the evenings first tour location - the Key West Butterfly Conservatory, beginning at 5:30pm.

Seasonal magic illuminated the Key West Historic Seaport on Sunday as the 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar & Galley/Absolu...
12/18/2025

Seasonal magic illuminated the Key West Historic Seaport on Sunday as the 34th annual Schooner Wharf Bar & Galley/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade presented a glittering procession of nearly 30 illuminated watercraft to a delighted crowd.

So many fabulous entries, with the following taking top honors:
1st S/V Schooner America
2nd M/V Izzy Rose
3rd M/V Crusin’ Tikis
4th M/V USCG Response Boat
5th S/V Danger
6th S/V High Tide
7th KWPD Police Boat
8th After Hours
9th S/V Argo Navis
10th M/V Santa’s Heroes
11th M/V Party Cat
12th S/V Schooner Hindu

This and other dazzling “Bight Before Christmas”’ events at the Historic Seaport are part of Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide celebration of the season orchestrated by numerous entities and presented in part by The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For a listing of more coming events, visit www.keywestholidayfest.com.

Night one of the 2025 Holiday Historic Inn Tours included visits to The Gardens Hotel, Lighthouse Hotel, The Key West Co...
12/13/2025

Night one of the 2025 Holiday Historic Inn Tours included visits to The Gardens Hotel, Lighthouse Hotel, The Key West Cooking Show, and Island City House, where revelers sampled light sweet and savory holiday bites and festive libations, while soaking up warm tropical holiday spirit in festive company.
A second evening of tours is set for Friday, Dec. 19 and will include visits to the Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Southernmost House, Wicker Guesthouse and The Mermaid & the Alligator. Tickets can be purchased at www.keystix.com or by calling 305-296-4959.

Friday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 19, Key West's annual Holiday Historic Inn Tours offer an enchanting way to experience ...
12/08/2025

Friday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 19, Key West's annual Holiday Historic Inn Tours offer an enchanting way to experience Key West’s storied architecture, distinctive heritage and boundless holiday spirit. Guests can explore some of the island’s most charming properties, savor light sweet and savory holiday bites, sample festive libations, and soak up the warm tropical holiday spirit in festive company. From 6:00-8:00 p.m., participants enjoy self-guided tours at their own pace, discovering each locale’s seasonal magic.

Advance tickets are recommended and will be available for pick-up beginning at 5:30pm at each evening’s first tour location – The Gardens Hotel on the 12th and Key West Butterfly Conservatory on the 19th. If not sold out in advance, tickets will also be available for walk-up guests the night of each tour at the first destination only.

Participating December 12 destinations are The Gardens Hotel, Island City House, Key West Cooking Show, and the Lighthouse Hotel.

December 19 destinations are the Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Southernmost House, Wicker Guesthouse and The Mermaid & the Alligator.

Presented by Key West Historic Inns, The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West, and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Tickets can be purchased at www.keystix.com or by calling 305-296-4959.

Some 70 sparkling entries delighted spectators during Saturday evening’s City of Key West Hometown Holiday Parade in Key...
12/07/2025

Some 70 sparkling entries delighted spectators during Saturday evening’s City of Key West Hometown Holiday Parade in Key West, Florida, on Saturday, featuring dazzling floats, enchanting Keys and marine-themed creations, dynamic marching groups, Santa Claus, the Grinch, canines, equines, and at least one parrot.

The City’s parade is one of numerous events lighting up Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide celebration orchestrated by numerous local entities and presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe Country Tourist Development Council. Other Key West Holiday Fest highlights include Holiday Historic Inn Tours on Dec. 12 and 19, the annual Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 13, and an abundance of uniquely Key West New Year’s Eve celebrations. For an extensive event listing visit KeyWestHolidayFest.com.

Friday night, December 6, saw holiday fun on wheels in Key West, with Wesley House Family Services 2025 BeLighted Bike R...
12/06/2025

Friday night, December 6, saw holiday fun on wheels in Key West, with Wesley House Family Services 2025 BeLighted Bike Ride. The rolling revelry is among many sparkling events taking place during Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide holiday celebration orchestrated by numerous entities and presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Visit www.KeyWestHolidayFest.com for an extensive event listing.

Friday night, December 6, was full of enchanting fun in Key West, with Wesley House Family Services Holiday Village extr...
12/06/2025

Friday night, December 6, was full of enchanting fun in Key West, with Wesley House Family Services Holiday Village extravaganza at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Festivities included music and dance, rides, games, shopping booths, food trucks, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. The Holiday Village - and its companion tropical BeLighted Bike Ride - are among many sparkling events taking place during Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide holiday celebration orchestrated by numerous entities and presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Visit www.KeyWestHolidayFest.com for an extensive event listing.

People and pets had the opportunity to visit and get a photo with Santa Claus (aka Ric McCausland) during Thursday eveni...
12/05/2025

People and pets had the opportunity to visit and get a photo with Santa Claus (aka Ric McCausland) during Thursday evening’s utterly enchanting All Animal Clinic “Pet Pictures with Santa” event at the Key West Historic Seaport. (Santa LOVES the Tropics!) Part of the island-wide 2025 Key West Holiday Fest and Key West "Bight" before Christmas celebrations, donations for the photos benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Key West.

Key West Holiday Fest is an annual island-wide celebration orchestrated by numerous entities, presented in part by Key West Historic Inns, The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West, and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Visit https://keywestinns.com/holiday-fest/ for an extensive calendar of Key West Holiday happenings lasting through New Years Eve!

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