Rum, Restaurants & What to Pack – Your Weekly Key West Fix 🍹📦☀️

Hey Reader,

We’ve got a LOT to catch up on this week—so grab your favorite tropical drink (bonus points if it has a tiny umbrella), settle in, and let’s do this!

Before we dive into the good stuff…
✅ Have you joined our Fun in Key West Book Club yet? We are having a BLAST over there, reading island-themed page-turners and chatting like old friends who just met over conch fritters. 📚🌴 Click here to join the club!​

✅ And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all the Live video fun and wanderings around Key West.

✅ Oh! We’ve also got a podcast, so whether you’re folding laundry or planning your next island escape, we’ve got your ears covered. 🎧

⚡️ Monday: The Key West Electric Company

You’d never guess that this sleek, modern-looking building has so much history packed into it. We took a stroll through the story of how this powerhouse (pun intended) brought light to paradise. Shocking, I know.
🔌 Learn more here!​

🍽️ Tuesday: Best Restaurants on Duval

Duval Street isn’t just for bar crawls and people-watching—it’s a food lover’s paradise! We rounded up the top restaurants you need to try, whether you’re craving fresh seafood, gourmet bites, or a really, really good burger.
🍴 Your taste buds will thank you – start here!​

☀️ Wednesday: What’s April Like in Key West?

Short answer: fabulous. Longer answer: we broke down the weather, crowds, and can’t-miss events so you know exactly what to expect when visiting this time of year. Spoiler: pack the sunscreen.
🌞 Check out the April scoop!​

🥃 Thursday: Rum 101 & Key West’s Best Rum Bars

If Hemingway had a favorite class, it would’ve been this one. We talked all about rum—what to sip, where to sip it, and which bars make the best rum-filled concoctions. Education has never tasted so good.
🍹 Start your rum journey here!​

🧳 Friday: What to Pack for Key West

First-time visitor? Chronic over-packer? We’ve got your back. From sandals to sunhats and those “just in case it rains” items you’ll never use, we’ve got the ultimate packing list for your island adventure.
🎒 Pack like a pro – check it out!​

Whether you’re planning your next trip, dreaming of Duval Street dinners, or just here for the rum recs (no judgment), I’m so glad you’re here.

👉 Want to chat? Hit reply and tell me your favorite restaurant on Duval or your go-to beach cocktail. Or just say hi!

Until next week, stay salty and sunshine-ready,
Michele
​Fun in Key West

P.S. If you see me out “researching” rum bars and testing conch fritters… it’s totally professional. 😎🍤