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Key West Vacations: Sunsets and Beaches

Key West is quirky, charismatic, and unique. On Duval Street, find rowdy bars beside high-end art galleries. Get a photo of the “southernmost point in the United States” landmark. When sunset rolls around, walk to Mallory Square for a sunset celebration like no other. Visit the Ernest Hemingway house and meet the author’s famous six-toed cats. After exploring the island, the beach awaits. Whether you’re looking for an island honeymoon or want to party the night away, a Liberty Travel Key West vacation package brings the best of romance, fun, and adventure.

Key West at a Glance

Currency: U.S. Dollar ($)

Tipping Customs: Tip anywhere between 10 – 15%, unless service charge is added

Language: English

Popular Drink: Rum

Must Eat: Key Lime Pie

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Weather: Mild weather year-round, though you may want to pack a light sweater or jacket if you’re visiting in the winter.

Best Time to Visit: Winter brings milder temperatures. Summers can be quite hot, though popular.

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Stroll Duval Street Walk Duval Street and experience Key West’s culture and nightlife—from the famous Sloppy Joe’s Bar to charming art galleries and drag shows—Duval Street offers a little something for everyone.

Celebrate the Sunset at Mallory Square As the sun sets, Mallory Square comes alive with street performers and music.

Meet Ernest Hemingway’s Six-Toed Cats Learn about the famous author’s life and antics in Key West at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum—and say hello to the relatives of his cats.

Key Lime Pie at Blue Heaven At Blue Heaven restaurant you can enjoy a delicious slice of key lime pie in the restaurant’s outdoor yard, where Key West’s chickens roam.

Beaches and Reefs Bask on the sand at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park or take a catamaran to a coral reef off the coast.

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We had a great day in Key West on our recent cruise. We were onboard the Celebrity Apex, which is a beautiful ship with a lot to offer. The ship is spacious and modern, and the staff is friendly and attentive.

Mile Marker 0 - We started our day early and made our way on foot to Mile Marker 0, which is the official designation for the beginning of US Highway 1, which runs from Key West to Fort Kent, Maine. This is a popular spot for tourists to take photos and commemorate their visit to Key West. SouthernMost Point - Next, we visited the Southernmost Point, which is just a short walk from Mile Marker 0. This is where you can get your photo taken with the famous sign that says "The southernmost point in the continental United States." Don’t have a professional photographer with you? Don’t worry, it is customary for you to take the picture of the group in front of you and then to have someone in the group behind you take a photo. Pro tip: Get here early, make this one of your first stops off the ship and you will most likely have a short wait to get your photo taken in front of this iconic landmark.

Souvenir Shopping - After that, we stopped at the Southernmost Point Store on Whitehead Street to pick up some souvenirs. We found a great Christmas tree ornament that we couldn't resist buying. The Southernmost Point Store is a popular spot for tourists to buy souvenirs, and they have a wide variety of items to choose from.

Hemingway House - We then continued walking north on Whitehead Street to visit Hemingway's House . This is the former home of Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Key West for many years. The house is now a museum and is open to the public for tours. Hemingway's House is a must-see for any fan of the author. The house is full of his belongings and memorabilia, and you can even see his cats, which are descendants of his original six-toed cats. Key West Lighthouse - Next, we visited the Key West Lighthouse, which is the oldest standing lighthouse in the Florida Keys. The lighthouse is located on a hill overlooking the city and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The Key West Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic landmark. The lighthouse is open to the public for tours, and you can even climb to the top for stunning views of the city.

Treasure Hunting & Art Browsing - After that, we went to Duval Street, which is the main street in Key West. Duval Street is full of shops, restaurants, and bars, so there's something for everyone. We stopped at two stores, Wyland Gallery of the Florida Keys and Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys. Wyland Gallery is a great place to see beautiful paintings of marine life, and Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys is a fun place to buy jewelry made from recovered treasure and learn about the history of shipwrecks in the area.

Mallory Square - Our last stop was a stroll to Mallory Square where we enjoyed beautiful views of the water, boats, and a great place to take a selfie in front of Celebrity Apex. Mallory Square is a popular spot for street performers, artists, and vendors. There are also beautiful views of the sunset from Mallory Square.

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Cuban Coffee Queen - After lunch we got back off the ship and fueled up with coffees from Cuban Coffee Queen at their waterfront location. We got the Bucci which is a strong Cuban espresso with cane sugar and an iced Cuban caramel coffee. Both coffees were delicious and gave us the energy we needed.

Mattheeessen's Homemade - We then went to Mattheeessen's Homemade and each enjoyed a slice of key lime pie. Mattheeessen's also sells ice cream and very large cookies. Key lime pie is a delicious dessert that is made with key limes, condensed milk and eggs. It's a must-try if you're in Key West!

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Saturday 25 May 2024 15:07, UK

• Big picture: What you need to know this week

Our live coverage remains paused today, so we've rounded up the key developments you should be aware of.

• A Russian strike on the city of Kharkiv killed at least one person and injured four others, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said;
• Russia's defence ministry claimed to have taken over the village of Arkhanhelske in the eastern Donetsk region, as well as to be advancing in the northeastern Kharkiv region;
• But Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had secured "combat control" of areas where Russian troops staged their incursion into the Kharkiv region;
• The US announced a new $275m package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine to help it repel Russia's assault near Kharkiv;
• American treasury secretary Janet Yellen said a loan for Ukraine backed by the income from frozen Russian sovereign assets is the "main option" for G7 leaders to consider when they meet next month.

While we are not running our usual updates, here is a rundown of the main events:

Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a ceasefire that recognises current battlefield lines, four Russian sources have told the Reuters news agency.

Three of those sources claimed the Russian leader had expressed frustration about what he views as Western-backed attempts to hinder ceasefire negotiations.

"Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire - to freeze the war," a senior Russian source who has reportedly worked with Mr Putin and has knowledge of top-level conversations in the Kremlin, told Reuters.

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Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has travelled to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has been facing intensive Russian air attacks. 

The Ukrainian president met senior military leaders and travelled to the site of a major printing house - a day after it was destroyed in a Russian missile attack that killed at least seven people. 

Further developments :

• Russian forces have had partial success near the village of Ivanivka in the east of Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian military said. Ukraine's general staff said 10 battles took place, with one successfully repelled and more ongoing near the villages of Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Stelmakhivka, Nevske and Druzhelyubivka;
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Spain on Sunday, Spanish radio station Cadena SER reported. The Ukrainian president postponed visits to Madrid and Lisbon earlier this month because of intense fighting in Kharkiv;
• Vladimir Putin is planning to visit North Korea, Russian state news agency RIA said.

Our live coverage will remain paused today, but let's catch you up on where things stand and on any updates overnight.

• Russia said 35 rockets and three drones were fired into Belgorod and overnight, claiming to have destroyed all of them;
• Blasts were heard in Kherson as Russia shelled the city, said its regional governor Roman Mrochko;
• The leader of Russia's Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, met  Vladimir Putin and offered to send more fighters to the frontline;
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a fresh plea for upgraded defence systems to protect Ukraine's cities against guided bombs, which he described as the "the main instrument" now used by Moscow';
• A Russian airstrike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv yesterday destroyed a cafe, damaged a nearby residential building and set a petrol station ablaze, with local officials saying ten people were wounded.

As we've not been providing rolling coverage of the war in Ukraine today, here is a quick update on what's been happening since this morning. 

One of the most significant new stories is the UK accusing China of providing or preparing to provide lethal aid to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine. 

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps told a news conference this morning that US and British defence intelligence had evidence "lethal aid is now, or will be, flowing from China to Russia and into Ukraine".

He called this a "significant development".

We also heard from the Kremlin this morning, which said "in-depth dialogue" was needed to reduce rising tensions between Russia and the West - particularly with regards to nuclear issues. 

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the "collective West" of refusing to engage with Russia despite the potential dangers. 

Here are more of the top stories: 

• Russian forces have taken over the village of Klishchiivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, close to the city of Bakhmut, according to Russian news agencies 
• At least nine people have been injured in a Russian air attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
• Russia accused Ukraine of using a drone to attack a non-nuclear facility at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, causing no critical damage
• Moscow said it is bolstering its efforts to protect its energy infrastructure from drone attacks
• Six children were handed over to Ukraine by Russia and reunited with their families, after a deal was brokered by Qatar. 

We're pausing our coverage of the Ukraine war for the moment.

Scroll through the blog below to catch up on today's developments.

Vladimir Putin has praised the late president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and said he was a "reliable partner".

Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border over the weekend along with his foreign minister and seven others.

Speaking on the leader, Mr Putin said he was "a man of his word" who carried out any agreements the pair made.

"He was truly a reliable partner, a man sure of himself, who acted in the national interest," Russian news agencies quoted Mr Putin as telling Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's lower house of parliament.

"He was, of course, a man of his word and it was always good to work with him. What I mean is if we came to an agreement on something, you could be sure the agreement was carried out."

The Kremlin leader asked Mr Volodin, who will be attending memorial events in Iran, to pass on "words of our sincere condolences in connection with this tragedy".

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened political, trade and military ties with Iran in a deepening relationship that the US and Israel view with concern.

Heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk area in eastern Ukraine has forced Ukrainian troops to engage in "manoeuvres," the Ukrainian military's general staff have said.

Their report said Pokrovsk, northwest of the Russian-held city of Donetsk, remains the front's "hottest" sector.

"In some areas, the situation requires our troops to engage in manoeuvres," the general staff report reads.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has referred to the region and adjacent areas as "extraordinarily difficult" in his nightly video address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said allies are taking too long when it comes to decisions on military support for Ukraine.

In an interview with Reuters, the Ukrainian leader said every decision which everyone came to was "late by around one year".

"But it is what it is: one big step forward, but before that two steps back. So we need to change the paradigm a little bit," he said.

"When we're quick, they fall behind. And then there's a gap - six, eight months of unpassed (aid) packages, and then two-three months of supplies - and a year goes by. We would like not to lose the advantage."

Mr Zelenskyy also said Ukraine had never used Western weapons on Russian territory.

A senior Russian diplomat has said that the EU plan to channel profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would have "unpredictable" consequences, according to the TASS news agency.

According to TASS, Kirill Logvinov, Russia's acting permanent representative to the EU in Brussels, told Russia journalists: "The only predictable thing is that those in the EU will be obliged sooner or later to return to our country what has been stolen."

For context : In March the European Commission proposed transferring to Ukraine profits generated by Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe.

The plan would see 90% channeled through the European Peace Facility fund to buy weapons for Ukraine. 

The rest would be used for recovery and reconstruction.

Russia's defence ministry has said it has begun a round of drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. 

The exercises were announced by Russian authorities this month in response to remarks by senior Western officials about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine.

It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises.

According to the ministry's statement, the first stage of the new drills include nuclear-capable Kinzhal and Iskander missiles.

The maneuvers are taking place in the southern military district, which consists of Russian regions in the south.

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