Destination Key West: "Yes, Please!!"

Now, when I travel, I am not one who will not pack my schedule with a bunch of tourist activities. I am more of a go-with-the-flow type of traveler. I will pick a few things each time and set out to explore, but most of my time is spent at the pool or in a nice restaurant bar. Nonetheless, here are some of my recommendations when visiting Key West.

First, note that Duval Street is the main street for a lot of entertainment and restaurants. I have done these things but not all in one visit, so I hope you love my recommendations and let me know what you think for yourself:

• This is not for the faint of heart, but the first place I ever was brave enough to rent a moped was in Key West. It was a lot of fun and really allowed us to get out and explore Key West. However, you need to take your time and be safe. The experience was a lot of fun but don’t do it on the day you want to bar hop!

• Hemingway tour: You can’t go to Key West without visiting the home of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most well-known American writers of the 20th century.

• Harry S. Truman Little White House

• Southernmost point of the continental USA for a great photo op

• BluQ Catamaran Tour: This all-male catamaran tour gives you a day on the water to snorkel and relax in the sun!

• Blue Heaven: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a great Sunday breakfast that is always a favorite and a wait to be seated generally because of the popularity. Don’t be surprised if a chicken is lurking around your table while you eat. They are harmless and just looking for chicken scratch! Everything looks good on the menu, but I will let you be the one to choose your favorite — however, I don’t leave without getting a piece of key lime pie here!

• Two Friends Patio Restaurant: Something about this place draws me here each time. It’s a friendly patio bar that has great-tasting food and a fun atmosphere!

• Conch Republic Seafood Company: I loved the laidback atmosphere of this restaurant that overlooked the marina and port. The food was fresh and a great place to sit on the water and feel the sea breeze come in while you enjoy a tasty meal.

• Mangoes Restaurant: What a cute little place on Duval Street to watch the action and eat a great seafood meal.

• Sloppy Joe’s Bar: You can’t go to Key West without heading over to Sloppy Joe’s Bar to listen to live music and great drinks.

• New Orleans House: This is a hotel with a pool bar that you can’t be shy about because you are about to awaken to a fun environment. It is clothing-optional so I don’t recommend you take mama with you on this adventure! Now don’t be shy — it’s optional, but I can assure you that you will have fun because, well, the people are fun, of course!