Unlocking The Keys
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Finally! First post from my Key West, Florida trip with my sister and two friends. This was my first time visiting the Keys, and I really didn't know what to expect. I just heard from a few people that the island feels a little bit like New Orleans and has that Southern hospitality that I haven't had the chance to get to know just yet. So happy that we got to jump into the unique island culture of Key West on a whim! We stayed at the brand new Gates Hotel, a retro meets modern hotel about a 25 minute bike ride from the downtown area. We started our mornings off by the pool area, working on our tans and catching up on books that we have kept dog eared on the same chapter for far too many months. It was so nice to finally have downtime to relax! This is usually not the norm for my sister and I.
We explored the island by bike and got to see up close and personal the gorgeous architecture that makes up the island. Colonial-style homes covered in candy-colored paint. Once downtown, I almost felt like I was on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Rum was flowing freely. Live music was spilling out of every bar and restaurant. By night, the city were filled with people dancing their way through the streets. Everyone smiling and relaxed. This island seemed almost a little too happy! High on the sugar from too many key lime pies. Stoked on a life full of simplicity and good music (so many throwbacks!!) and good rum. The colors matched the vibe!
Think New Orleans meets Las Vegas meets laid back island life. It was quite a spectacle that was special in its own, unique way. And getting around by bike allowed us to find hidden nooks and crannies, most of them delightful and bright by day, some creepy and mysterious by night. Apparently, Key West is one of the most haunted cities in the country! Not gonna lie, I may or may not have seen a shadow of what looked like the late Ernest Hemingway on the second floor window of his Key West home we rode past on our first day in town. A little creepy yet intriguing. We didn't take a ghost tour (next time!), but I did my research. But today's modern day pirates (party animals) of Key West balance out the endless amount of ghost stories surrounding this place.
ace & jig linen pants, exclusively at Barneys New York // SHOP HERE Pale Swimwear bikini Hat Attack sun hat Cynthia Vincent leather sandals // SHOP HERE Liebeskind leather tote // SHOP HERE ___
Finally! First post from my Key West, Florida trip with my sister and two friends. This was my first time visiting the Keys, and I really didn't know what to expect. I just heard from a few people that the island feels a little bit like New Orleans and has that Southern hospitality that I haven't had the chance to get to know just yet. So happy that we got to jump into the unique island culture of Key West on a whim! We stayed at the brand new Gates Hotel, a retro meets modern hotel about a 25 minute bike ride from the downtown area. We started our mornings off by the pool area, working on our tans and catching up on books that we have kept dog eared on the same chapter for far too many months. It was so nice to finally have downtime to relax! This is usually not the norm for my sister and I.
We explored the island by bike and got to see up close and personal the gorgeous architecture that makes up the island. Colonial-style homes covered in candy-colored paint. Once downtown, I almost felt like I was on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Rum was flowing freely. Live music was spilling out of every bar and restaurant. By night, the city were filled with people dancing their way through the streets. Everyone smiling and relaxed. This island seemed almost a little too happy! High on the sugar from too many key lime pies. Stoked on a life full of simplicity and good music (so many throwbacks!!) and good rum. The colors matched the vibe!
Think New Orleans meets Las Vegas meets laid back island life. It was quite a spectacle that was special in its own, unique way. And getting around by bike allowed us to find hidden nooks and crannies, most of them delightful and bright by day, some creepy and mysterious by night. Apparently, Key West is one of the most haunted cities in the country! Not gonna lie, I may or may not have seen a shadow of what looked like the late Ernest Hemingway on the second floor window of his Key West home we rode past on our first day in town. A little creepy yet intriguing. We didn't take a ghost tour (next time!), but I did my research. But today's modern day pirates (party animals) of Key West balance out the endless amount of ghost stories surrounding this place.
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