Caya and Havana take the cake.....

It is a well known fact that guests remember our pups, Caya and Havana more than they remember any of the staff!  A woman named Gayle wrote us a letter telling us how she loved our dogs and she had not even stayed with us yet! Geri responded with the following letter which we are sharing with the 'Mermaid Groupies' who would appreciate the descriptions of the pups as well as Geri's way with warm words and welcoming.....

Dear Gayle:

Thank you so much for your sweet letter.  We really appreciate that you took the time to write it.  Our pups are full of personality and never fail to charm our guests.  They have their serious jobs to do, like bringing in the newspapers in the morning--all 3 of them--for which they get 3 cookies.  During breakfast they are busy entertaining guests, wrestling with each other for the joys of tearing up a coconut or gaining possession of a dear but tattered toy. 

Havana likes the squeakers in them, while Caya likes to rip them out!  The rest of the day is spent taking well-deserved naps between greeting newly-arrived guests, well, at least Caya gets up for that.  Havana is our older girl and a bit larger, so she really values her rest time.  'Round about 3:30 even Havana rouses in anticipation of dinner at 4:30.  Sometimes she can't wait and comes to the office to find me.  She sits  straight up and doesn't take her eyes off of me as she paws the shelf right next to me to get my attention. 

Caya loves to play and is always trying to entice one of us with a pull toy to follow her out to the front yard.  One of us usually gives in. Two tosses and she's on to something else--a blade of grass or the smell of the leaves.  So, who has whom trained here?  Caya's also the industrious one, having learned early how to open the door latches both incoming and outgoing.  Often we'll find her propped up on her "elbows" in front of the doors she's just opened, just watching people walk by the house.  It's so cute the way the soft breezes will gently blow back her feathery ears. 

They certainly are two fun girls to be with all day.  Maybe one day you'll be one of our guests and you'll get to meet them.  I hope so.

Thanks again for writing,

Yours truly,

Geri
Concierge/Guest Services

Snorkeing/ Kyaking in the Keys Waters

September in the Keys is steamy, hot and really hot.  It is the time of year when many locals close down for their summer hiatus and get off 'the rock'.  Yet this is the best time of year to enjoy the waters and explore the unique eco-system the keys has to offer.  The water is crystal clear, calm and deliciously warm.  The best way to take advantage of the keys waters is to book an Eco-trip on a boat. There are numerous sailing and motor vessels that take visitors out to the reef for a snorkel adventure, a kayaking trip through the mangroves, providing all gear, food, a knowledgeable crew and beer and wine for the trip home.  Danger Charter is a popular eco-trip that our guests always love.  They not only offer the snorkel/kayak combo trip, but they also educate the guests on the unique Eco-system.  Another, smaller boat the Java Cat offers the same amazing trip and takes only  6 people, so is personalized and friendly.  Talk to your concierges, Geri and Rebecca and ask them to help guide you to an adventure in the clear Florida Keys waters.  It is an experience you will not soon forget.