It does not happen too often that we get a rainy day in Key West, but a tropical system off of the coast of Cuba is making for a very wet Key West day. Although it can put a damper on a vacation, our guests are finding that Key West has lots of rainy day options. The Customs House Museum has a comprehensive Key West history section and is a beautiful building in itself. Across the street is the notorious Mel Fisher Museum, that tells the story of the famous lost treasure of the Atocha. And a short walk away, is the Little White House Museum, a great stop for American History buffs. Our little coffee shops are bustling with customers and some of the Mermaid & The Alligator guests decided to take in an afternoon matinee at our local theater, The Tropic Cinema. Other guests discovered a sports bar on Duval Street, good food, cold beer and the football game of your choice. Taking advantage of the rain is a good opportunity to hunker down, find a rainy day activity, drink hot coffee and enjoy the tropics.

Get Ready for Fantasy Fest!

October is an exciting month in Key West. The summer humidity begins to wane, the local businesses readily prepare for the season and locals start pulling out their Fantasy Festival beads. The Fantasy Fest week opens, as always with the Goombay Festival , Oct 21&22. A street fair with a Caribbean flair, family friendly with lots of great food, music and arts and crafts. On Monday Oct 24 the week long party leading up to the Fantasy Fest parade begins. For a calender of events go to http://www.fantasyfest.net/schedule.cfm . Here at the Mermaid & The Alligator we are excited to be a part of this years theme Aquatic Afrolic, with out even dressing up. Our name alone is Aquatic enough! We do not have any availability for the Fantasy Festival, however if you are looking for a relaxing retreat in the Keys, December is a fabulous time to visit. the home will be decked out in its holiday finest. Call for availability as we are filling up quickly.

As the tropical breezes turn cooler, Fantasy Fest is in the air. This years theme is Aquatic Afrolic. Put on your fish heads, your fins and your tails and join in the fun!