Tennessee Williams once described Key West as “a haven for those who choose to drop out of conventional society.” A favorite destination for writers like Williams, Ernest Hemingway and Elizabeth … [Read more...] about My Wild Weekend Uncovering the Simple Splendor of Key West: Gay Travel Diary
Travel: Key West
If a Flawless Gay Vacation of Beach, Boys, Bars, and Brunch is Your Wish, Here’s the Perfect Destination
For those wondering how to spend their hard-earned gay dollars this year, clear your calendars for a trip to the Conch Republic of Key West. The southernmost city in the continental United States has … [Read more...] about If a Flawless Gay Vacation of Beach, Boys, Bars, and Brunch is Your Wish, Here’s the Perfect Destination
Fall In Love with Key West This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’ve been with your boo for decades or days, we could all use a romantic getaway. There’s nothing sexier than shedding those sweaters and having a little fun in the sun. This winter, grab … [Read more...] about Fall In Love with Key West This Valentine’s Day
Shoe and Tell with Key West New Year’s Eve Drag Superstar, Sushi: INTERVIEW
There’s never been a lady that lived in a shoe quite like Key West’s Grande Dame of drag, Sushi. The venerable performer presides over the 801 Girls, a small army of queens performing nightly at the … [Read more...] about Shoe and Tell with Key West New Year’s Eve Drag Superstar, Sushi: INTERVIEW
Iguana Found Swimming 4 Miles from Land Hitches Ride Home with Key West Kayaker: WATCH
A Key West kayaker rescued an iguana he found swimming four miles out at sea and captured his time with the reptile in an adorable GoPro video. Wrote Steve the kayaker: I was coming in from an … [Read more...] about Iguana Found Swimming 4 Miles from Land Hitches Ride Home with Key West Kayaker: WATCH
Some Good News from Key West: Island House is ‘Safe and Sound’
Key West's Island House resort has been a longtime supporter of the work we do here at Towleroad, so we were very concerned about how they would emerge after Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction … [Read more...] about Some Good News from Key West: Island House is ‘Safe and Sound’
Die-Hards Hang on Tight in Key West
As Hurricane Irma barreled into Key West, Fla., Peter Borch stood atop the oldest guesthouse in the city, a converted Victorian mansion built in 1880, to film the unfolding mayhem. Storm gusts bent … [Read more...] about Die-Hards Hang on Tight in Key West
Hurricane Irma Videos from Key West
Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds just after 9 am on Sunday morning at Cudjoe Key, approximately 20 miles east of Key West. The storm is moving northward … [Read more...] about Hurricane Irma Videos from Key West
The 5 Best Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs in the Key West Sun
It’s crazy to think we’re still worrying about the winter blahs, but as snow pummels parts of the country, we’re dreaming of some place much more tropical. Now’s the time to start planning a gaycation … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs in the Key West Sun
Gay Travel Adventure: A Key West Bar Crawl From Mild to Wild
Whether you’re visiting Key West for the LGBT history, art, food or something a little more adventurous, there’s one thing no vacation is complete without: drinks. The vibrant nightlife in Key West is … [Read more...] about Gay Travel Adventure: A Key West Bar Crawl From Mild to Wild
