Resort Spotlight:              OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA – Key West, FL

The Ocean Key Resort & Spa, located on the Gulf of Mexico on Duval Street in one of the most popular areas in the city of Key West, Florida.  This inviting resort is just a short stroll to the sunset celebration at Mallory Square, the excitement of Old Town and Key West Harbour, “America’s Southernmost Marina” and “Gateway to Cuba”.  This property provides elegant yet laid-back accommodations, satisfying the most discriminating guest. Luxurious island-inspired décor with spacious suites feature the ultimate in relaxation and convenience in this unique, tropical paradise town.  Well-appointed units have king beds, spacious living area with sleep sofa, dining area, deluxe marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, complimentary WIFI and a private balcony providing sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico or Duval Street.  Be sure not to miss the famous Key West Sunset featured in the photograph.

Ample dining options are available at the resort. LIQUID Poolside Bar provides a chic atmosphere, VIP service, tasty gourmet fare and refreshing cocktails, all for the exclusive use of registered Ocean Key Resort guests.  Enjoy waterfront harbor dining at the trendy Hot Tin Roof Restaurant where “Conch-Fusion” cuisine is the highlight of the menu.  Sunset Pier Restaurant offers inspired dining on a pier with stunning views of the gulf and the world-famous Key West sunset celebration. Enjoy Caribbean, tropical cuisine as well as dancing and live music.  In-room dining options are also available affording the utmost in vacation convenience.

Renew the body, mind, and spirit at the on-site SpaTerre, offering Thai, Balinese and Javanese healing therapies, massages, pedicures and the ultimate in spa pampering and rejuvenation. The Ocean Key Resort & Spa provides in-room robes, a safe, access to the fitness center, WIFI, concierge service, and beach, pool and chilled towels are provided for a reasonable, daily resort fee.

There are plenty of things to do while in Key West.  Take your choice of several beaches:  Truman Annex Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor Park, Higgs Beach, Smathers Beach, Bahia Honda State Park and the Key West Dog Beach.  Go SCUBA diving at Alexander’s Wreck, Ten-Fathom Bar or Vandenberg Wreck.  Swim with the dolphins, charter a seaplane, take a kayak or jet ski tour, sign up for a deep-sea fishing, offshore fishing excursion, flat or reef fishing.  Take a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park and take a tour of Fort Jefferson. Check out the Key West Lighthouse, the Ernest Hemmingway Home and Museum, and the Harry S. Truman Little White House. Visit the Pirate Museum and go shopping in the funky specialty shops along Duval Street. Indulge in a piece of key lime pie or grab a frozen libation to cool off.  Listen to live entertainment Sloppy Joe’s, Ernest Hemmingway’s favorite local hangout. Watch the spectacular setting sun while relaxing on board a sunset cruise on an antique tall ship, catamaran or private, chartered vessel.   With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder Key West is an ideal year-round vacation destination.

Vacation Club Loans is proud to provide financing for resales at Ocean Key Resort & Spa. For help with resales in Key West, contact the experts at Island and Resort Realty.  Island and Resort Realty was founded in 2004 in Fort Lauderdale.  A second location was added in 2013 in Key West.  Island Resort and Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage and welcomes all calls.  Whether it’s residential, commercial, vacation rentals or timeshares, you may contact them directly at 305-766-9919.

–contributed by Chris Golden