Key West

Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Do boarding…

I don’t recall any other instance where a hotel chain lost all its properties in a particular location in such a short span of time. However, this is exactly what…

Back in September, the iconic Jimmy Buffett passed away after a four-year fight with a rare and aggressive skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, which is said to be three…

When you mention Key West, most people think of certain things. Jimmy Buffet. Sunsets. Duval St. If you’re of a certain age, the bookstore that Judy Blume owns (how many…

The Casa Marina Hotel opened in 1920. It was conceived by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler and was THE spot to be seen in Key West. President Harding visited the hotel…

We’ve been to Key West several times since 2010 (Sharon also went an additional time in 2008). It’s a quick getaway for us, within driving distance or a short flight…

Hotel properties change brands all of the time. Sometimes it’s a brand change under the same corporate umbrella, like the Andaz Wall Street becoming a Hyatt Centric hotel. Other times…

Key West is a lot of things to a lot of people. The entire island is known for its laid back atmosphere. It’s a friendly and welcoming community for those…

When booking a trip to a city you’ve never been to before, it’s easy to first look at the hotel chain you’re the most comfortable with. That may be because…

The United States has a tipping culture. Therefore it’s customary in this country to tip workers who provide certain services. Some countries also have a tipping culture built into their…