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Exploring the Florida Keys: Best Activities Near Your Vacation Rental

The Florida Keys are a paradise for vacationers seeking sun, sea, and a variety of activities to enjoy. Whether you are staying in a luxury villa, a cozy cottage, or an oceanfront condo, there are plenty of exciting things to do near your vacation rental. 

Here are some of the best activities and attractions to explore near your Vacation-Rentals in Florida Keys:

Snorkeling and Diving

One of the top attractions in the Florida Keys is the incredible underwater world. With crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, snorkeling and diving are must-do activities. 

Popular spots include John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, where you can explore the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. 

For an unforgettable experience, head to the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary near Big Pine Key, known for its stunning marine life and underwater visibility.

Fishing Adventures

The Florida Keys are renowned for their world-class fishing opportunities. Whether you prefer deep-sea fishing, flats fishing, or backcountry fishing, there's something for every angler. 

Charter a boat for a full day of sportfishing in the waters off Islamorada, known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World. Alternatively, you can try your luck at catching tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the shallow flats near Marathon. 

Dining Delights

No visit to the Florida Keys is complete without indulging in the local cuisine. From fresh seafood to tropical cocktails, the dining options are endless. In Key West, make sure to visit iconic spots like Blue Heaven for a delicious breakfast or lunch in a laid-back atmosphere. 

For a romantic dinner, try Latitudes on Sunset Key, offering breathtaking sunset views and exquisite dishes. If you're staying in Marathon, head to the Island Fish Company for a waterfront dining experience with a diverse menu featuring locally caught seafood.

Outdoor Adventures

In addition to water-based activities, the Florida Keys offer plenty of outdoor adventures. Take a leisurely bike ride along the scenic Overseas Heritage Trail, which stretches from Key Largo to Key West. 

For a unique experience, visit the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, where you can learn about sea turtle conservation and even meet some of the rescued turtles. 

Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy a trip to Bahia Honda State Park, known for its beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.

Cultural and Historical Sites

The Florida Keys are rich in history and culture. Explore the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, where the famous author lived and wrote some of his most renowned works. 

Another must-visit is the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, offering panoramic views of the island. For a glimpse into the area's maritime heritage, check out the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada.

With so much to see and do, vacation-rentals in Florida Keys offer the perfect base for an unforgettable holiday. Book your next stay with Bluescape Vacation Rentals and experience the best that the Florida Keys have to offer. Let Bluescape Vacation Rentals help you find the perfect vacation home for your dream getaway.

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Holidays 6.15

Holidays

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

Corban Bairam Day (Sudan)

DACA Anniversary Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Fire Service Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Flag Day (Armenia, Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

King Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Book Day (Argentina)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Electricity Day

National Foam Party Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Rice Seedlings Transplant Day (Korea)

Separation Day (Delaware)

615 Day

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Thisbe Asteroid Day

Verbena Day (French Republic)

Vulcanized Rubber Day

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

World Snail Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Big Boy Day

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Papaya Day

National Prune Day

Pork Rind Day (Peru)

Potatoe Day

Independence & Related Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Cagayan de Pro City Charter Day (Philippines)

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Opol Day (Philippines)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Valdemar Day (Denmark)

3rd Saturday in June

Badger Day [3rd Saturday]

Bawming of the Thorn (Appleton Thorn, England) [3rd Saturday]

Dog Dad’s Day [3rd Saturday]

Father’s Eve [3rd Saturday]

International Day of the Swimming Pond [3rd Saturday]

International Surfing Day [3rd Saturday]

Madam Lou Bunch Day (Old Flop House Celebration & Bed Race; Colorado) [3rd Saturday]

Mermaid Parade (Brooklyn, New York) [3rd Saturday]

National Dog Dad Day [3rd Saturday]

National Hollerin' Contest (Spivey's Corner, NC) [3rd Saturday]

Polar Bear Swim (Nome, Alaska) [Saturday closest to 21st]

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox)

Solennität (Switzerland) [Saturday closest to 22nd]

World Juggling Day [Saturday closest to 6.17]

World Martini Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 16 (3rd Full Week)

Northern Arizona Monsoon Season (thru 9.30)

Festivals Beginning June 15, 2024

Alabama Blueberry Festival (Brewton, Alabama)

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival (Arcata, California)

Beer and BBQ Stroll (Westminster, Maryland)

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Jacksonville, Florida)

Brews on the Bricks (Hays, Kansas)

Cajun Fest (Purcellville, Virginia)

Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival (Clayton, California)

Colorado Renaissance Festival (Larkspur, Colorado) [thru 8.4]

The Freshtival (Rohnert Park, California)

Hampton County Watermelon Festival (Hampton, South Carolina) [thru 6.22]

Highland Realm Blueberry Farm Bash (Hampshire, Mississippi)

International Vinegar Festival (Roslyn, South Dakota)

Lake Dillon Beer Fest (Dillon, Colorado)

Monterey Wine Festival (Monterey, California) [thru 6.16]

Mumbai International Film Festival (Mumbai, India) [thru 6.21]

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest (Lancaster, Massachusetts)

North Beach Festival (San Francisco, California) [thru 6.16]

Oink & Ale (Leaksville, North Carolina)

Ojai Wine Festival (Ojai, California)

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove, Utah) [thru 6.23]

RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival (Bell Buckle, Tennessee)

Sip-N-Shop Wine Walk (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Slocomb Tomato Festival (Slocomb, Alabama)

Squeal On The Eel (Logansport, Indiana)

St. Louis Bourbon & Brews Festival (St. Louis, Missouri)

StrawberryFest (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin)

Strawberry Festival (Middlefield, Connecticut)

Summer Brew Fest (Denver, Colorado)

Sun BBQFest (Uncasville, Connecticut) [thru 6.16]

Taste of Chicago Rogers Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Taste of Redwood Valley (Calpella, California)

Trooping the Colour (London, UK)

Venice International Theater Festival [Biennale Teatro] (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 6.23]

Wine and Vine Fest (Nicholasville, Kentucky)

Wine Time at the Colony (Saxonburgh, Pennsylvania)

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide or Aleydia) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bardo (Christian; Saint)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Brian Jacques (Writerism)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Daisy Spell for Overcoming Indecision Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin of Pibrac (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Hesychius (Christian; Martyr)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hugo Pratt (Artology)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Modesto’s and Crescentia (Christian; Martyrs)

Neal Adams (Artology)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Orsiesius (Christian; Saint)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Rising of the Nile Day (Ancient Egypt)

Saul Steinberg (Artology)

Tatian Dulas (Christian; Martyr)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vance A. Larson (Artology)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Lunar Holidays

Day of Arafah [8-9 Dhu al-Hijjah] (Islamic) a.k.a. ... 

Arafat Day (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, UAE)

Wakfet Arafat (Egypt)

Youm Arafat (Djibouti)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (True Crime; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Cock-A-Doddle Deux Deux (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Double-Cross-Country Race (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

The Hick Chick (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1946)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

Home is Somewhere Else (Animated Film; 2022)

Hungarian Goulash (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, by Jack Finney (Novel; 1955)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Little ’Tinker (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1948)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Operation Sawdust (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)

Pink Pull (Pink Panther Theatrical Cartoon; 1979)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rendezvous with Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke (Novel; 1973)

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Slow But Sure (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Summertime (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Wax Works (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Woodpecker in the Moon (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jolán, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzisław (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 167 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 10 (Geng-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 9 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 17 Blue; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2024

Moon: 65%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 89 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 26 of 31)

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Holidays 7.15

Holidays

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

Corban Bairam Day (Sudan)

DACA Anniversary Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Fire Service Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Flag Day (Armenia, Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

King Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Book Day (Argentina)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Electricity Day

National Foam Party Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Rice Seedlings Transplant Day (Korea)

Separation Day (Delaware)

615 Day

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Thisbe Asteroid Day

Verbena Day (French Republic)

Vulcanized Rubber Day

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

World Snail Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Big Boy Day

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Papaya Day

National Prune Day

Pork Rind Day (Peru)

Potatoe Day

Independence & Related Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Cagayan de Pro City Charter Day (Philippines)

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Opol Day (Philippines)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Valdemar Day (Denmark)

3rd Saturday in June

Badger Day [3rd Saturday]

Bawming of the Thorn (Appleton Thorn, England) [3rd Saturday]

Dog Dad’s Day [3rd Saturday]

Father’s Eve [3rd Saturday]

International Day of the Swimming Pond [3rd Saturday]

International Surfing Day [3rd Saturday]

Madam Lou Bunch Day (Old Flop House Celebration & Bed Race; Colorado) [3rd Saturday]

Mermaid Parade (Brooklyn, New York) [3rd Saturday]

National Dog Dad Day [3rd Saturday]

National Hollerin' Contest (Spivey's Corner, NC) [3rd Saturday]

Polar Bear Swim (Nome, Alaska) [Saturday closest to 21st]

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox)

Solennität (Switzerland) [Saturday closest to 22nd]

World Juggling Day [Saturday closest to 6.17]

World Martini Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 16 (3rd Full Week)

Northern Arizona Monsoon Season (thru 9.30)

Festivals Beginning June 15, 2024

Alabama Blueberry Festival (Brewton, Alabama)

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival (Arcata, California)

Beer and BBQ Stroll (Westminster, Maryland)

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Jacksonville, Florida)

Brews on the Bricks (Hays, Kansas)

Cajun Fest (Purcellville, Virginia)

Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival (Clayton, California)

Colorado Renaissance Festival (Larkspur, Colorado) [thru 8.4]

The Freshtival (Rohnert Park, California)

Hampton County Watermelon Festival (Hampton, South Carolina) [thru 6.22]

Highland Realm Blueberry Farm Bash (Hampshire, Mississippi)

International Vinegar Festival (Roslyn, South Dakota)

Lake Dillon Beer Fest (Dillon, Colorado)

Monterey Wine Festival (Monterey, California) [thru 6.16]

Mumbai International Film Festival (Mumbai, India) [thru 6.21]

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest (Lancaster, Massachusetts)

North Beach Festival (San Francisco, California) [thru 6.16]

Oink & Ale (Leaksville, North Carolina)

Ojai Wine Festival (Ojai, California)

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove, Utah) [thru 6.23]

RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival (Bell Buckle, Tennessee)

Sip-N-Shop Wine Walk (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Slocomb Tomato Festival (Slocomb, Alabama)

Squeal On The Eel (Logansport, Indiana)

St. Louis Bourbon & Brews Festival (St. Louis, Missouri)

StrawberryFest (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin)

Strawberry Festival (Middlefield, Connecticut)

Summer Brew Fest (Denver, Colorado)

Sun BBQFest (Uncasville, Connecticut) [thru 6.16]

Taste of Chicago Rogers Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Taste of Redwood Valley (Calpella, California)

Trooping the Colour (London, UK)

Venice International Theater Festival [Biennale Teatro] (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 6.23]

Wine and Vine Fest (Nicholasville, Kentucky)

Wine Time at the Colony (Saxonburgh, Pennsylvania)

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide or Aleydia) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bardo (Christian; Saint)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Brian Jacques (Writerism)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Daisy Spell for Overcoming Indecision Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin of Pibrac (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Hesychius (Christian; Martyr)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hugo Pratt (Artology)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Modesto’s and Crescentia (Christian; Martyrs)

Neal Adams (Artology)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Orsiesius (Christian; Saint)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Rising of the Nile Day (Ancient Egypt)

Saul Steinberg (Artology)

Tatian Dulas (Christian; Martyr)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vance A. Larson (Artology)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Lunar Holidays

Day of Arafah [8-9 Dhu al-Hijjah] (Islamic) a.k.a. ... 

Arafat Day (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, UAE)

Wakfet Arafat (Egypt)

Youm Arafat (Djibouti)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (True Crime; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Cock-A-Doddle Deux Deux (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Double-Cross-Country Race (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

The Hick Chick (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1946)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

Home is Somewhere Else (Animated Film; 2022)

Hungarian Goulash (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, by Jack Finney (Novel; 1955)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Little ’Tinker (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1948)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Operation Sawdust (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)

Pink Pull (Pink Panther Theatrical Cartoon; 1979)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rendezvous with Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke (Novel; 1973)

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Slow But Sure (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Summertime (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Wax Works (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Woodpecker in the Moon (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jolán, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzisław (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 167 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 10 (Geng-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 9 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 17 Blue; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2024

Moon: 65%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 89 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 26 of 31)

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Address: 5130 Overseas Highway #1, Key West, FL, 33040, USA

Phone: (561) 715-3099

Website: https://www.reel-guides.com Reel Guides is an online platform dedicated to connecting customers with top-rated fishing charters across the United States. Our platform allows Captains to list their boats along with their unique features, enabling customers to browse and book charters effortlessly. Utilizing our user-friendly filtration system, Reel Guides is designed to match you with a captain who best aligns with your specific interests and preferred experiences. We prioritize delivering exceptional boating experiences, particularly in the Florida region, ensuring satisfaction for every customer.

[keywestchadthomas]

Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures is your one-stop shop for boat rentals and jet ski guided tours in Key West, Florida. Contact us today to book your party boat charters in Key West and Stock Island, FL.

[ella15hadley]

Lobster Charter Magic: Creating Unforgettable Memories on the High Seas

Key West, a tropical paradise known for its vibrant marine life and stunning coastal scenery, offers an unparalleled opportunity for adventure seekers to embark on a Lobster Charter. Imagine setting sail on the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by the warm sun, gentle sea breeze, and the promise of an unforgettable lobster fishing experience.

Key West Lobster Charters:

Key West Lobster Charters are more than just fishing trips; they are immersive experiences that combine the thrill of lobster hunting with the magic of being out on the open sea. These charters cater to both seasoned anglers and those new to the world of lobster fishing, promising an adventure that will be etched in your memory forever.

The Journey:

As you board a Key West Lobster Charter, the knowledgeable and experienced crew welcomes you to a world of excitement. The journey begins as the boat sets sail, leaving the shores of Key West behind. The expansive horizon, dotted with hues of blue, becomes the backdrop for an adventure filled with anticipation and discovery.

Key West Lobster:

The waters surrounding Key West are home to a diverse array of marine life, and the spiny lobster is a prized catch. Known for its delicious taste and tender texture, the Key West lobster is a delicacy that draws enthusiasts from far and wide. These crustaceans can be found nestled among the coral reefs and rocky crevices that pepper the ocean floor.

Lobster Charter Experience:

Aboard a Key West Lobster Charter, you'll be provided with top-notch equipment and guided by experienced professionals who know the best spots to find these elusive creatures. Whether you're an avid lobster hunter or a first-timer, the crew ensures that you have the right gear and knowledge to make the most of your adventure.

The thrill of diving into the clear waters, searching for lobsters beneath the sea's surface, is an experience like no other. The hands-on approach to lobster fishing during these charters adds an element of excitement that transcends traditional fishing trips.

Creating Unforgettable Memories:

The magic of a Lobster Charter in Key West lies not just in the thrill of the catch but in the overall experience. The camaraderie among fellow adventurers, the breathtaking underwater landscapes, and the sheer joy of bringing up your first lobster create memories that linger long after the charter has concluded.

Key West Lobster Charters are also an excellent opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the Florida Keys. The vibrant coral reefs, teeming with marine life, offer a mesmerizing backdrop to your lobster hunting expedition. Whether you're an enthusiast looking for a new challenge or a family seeking a unique bonding experience, a Lobster Charter in Key West caters to all.

Conclusion:

In the heart of Key West's marine paradise, Lobster Charters offer an enchanting blend of adventure and relaxation. The thrill of the hunt, the bounty of the sea, and the picturesque surroundings combine to create an unforgettable experience. Book your Key West Lobster Charter today, and let the magic of the high seas unfold, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.

[tourismguideqatar]

Sailing the Arabian Gulf: Why You Should Book a Yacht in Qatar

The Arabian Gulf, with its crystal-clear waters, breathtaking coastlines, and rich cultural heritage, offers a truly enchanting backdrop for a memorable yachting experience. Among the Gulf's many gems, Qatar stands out as an exceptional destination for those seeking a luxurious and captivating journey on the water. Here, we explore the myriad reasons why you should consider booking a yacht in Qatar for your next adventure.

1. Pristine Coastlines and Islands

Qatar boasts a coastline that stretches for hundreds of kilometers along the Arabian Gulf. This extensive shoreline is dotted with pristine beaches, charming coves, and secluded islands waiting to be explored. When you book a yacht in Qatar, you gain access to these hidden gems that are often inaccessible by land. Imagine anchoring at a tranquil island, surrounded by the azure waters, and enjoying the serenity of a private beach, all to yourself.

2. Year-Round Sailing

One of the advantages of choosing Qatar as your yachting destination is the year-round favorable weather conditions. Qatar enjoys a desert climate, ensuring plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Even during the winter months, the climate remains pleasant, making it possible to enjoy a yacht charter in any season. This means you can plan your trip to Qatar at your convenience without worrying about weather-related interruptions.

3. Luxury Yacht Options

Qatar offers a wide range of yacht charter options to cater to every preference and budget. Whether you're looking for a traditional dhow experience, a sleek modern yacht, or a luxurious superyacht, Qatar has it all. The diverse fleet of vessels ensures that you can choose the perfect yacht to match your vision of an unforgettable journey.

4. Cultural Experiences

Beyond the beauty of the natural surroundings, Qatar's rich cultural heritage adds depth to your yachting adventure. While sailing along the coast, you can explore the historical significance of Qatar's coastal forts, traditional fishing villages, and archaeological sites. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to witness traditional Qatari activities such as pearl diving and fishing, providing a glimpse into the country's maritime history.

5. Marine Life Encounters

The Arabian Gulf is teeming with marine life, and Qatar's waters are no exception. Dolphins, dugongs, and a variety of fish species call these waters home. When you book a yacht in Qatar, you have the chance to encounter these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Some yacht charters even offer snorkeling and diving excursions, allowing you to explore the vibrant underwater world beneath the surface.

6. World-Class Amenities

Qatar's commitment to luxury and hospitality extends to its yacht charters. Onboard amenities and services are top-notch, ensuring that your voyage is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. From gourmet dining experiences to attentive crew members, you can expect nothing but the best during your time on the water.

7. Access to Qatar's Iconic Landmarks

While a yacht charter primarily revolves around life on the water, it also provides convenient access to Qatar's iconic landmarks and attractions. Imagine cruising along the coast and catching glimpses of the stunning skyline of Doha, home to architectural marvels like the Museum of Islamic Art and the futuristic skyscrapers of the West Bay area. Many yacht charters also offer stopovers at key points of interest, allowing you to combine your sea adventure with onshore exploration.

In conclusion, booking a yacht in Qatar offers a unique and enchanting way to explore the Arabian Gulf and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this vibrant nation. With year-round sailing opportunities, luxurious vessels, and a wealth of experiences to enjoy both on and off the water, Qatar stands as a premier destination for those seeking an unforgettable yachting experience in the Arabian Gulf. So, why wait? Embark on your own Qatar yacht charter and set sail for a journey you'll cherish forever.

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How To Choose a Boat Rental Company in Key West, FL

Being engaged to be married can be a thrilling experience. It is important to enjoy those few days before being hitched to the fullest. Sure, the time will be hectic with wedding shopping in full swing, but the friends are eager to see the lucky gal off for your honeymoon by organizing a huge bash. One of the unique ways to ensure 100% fun and festivities is to finalize one of the top boat rentals for a bachelorette party in Key West, FL. ​ Spending an entire day in the water and enjoying watching the marine creatures leap out of the blue water occasionally can be an invigorating experience. Of course, there is not going to be a quiet moment onboard either. There is no dearth of fun when the following are arranged and executed by the wonderful crew on the boat.

· Beautiful Location- No one can get enough of the lovely scenery when cruising in and around Key West. Floating on the water lazily as the party goes into full swing is something that can never be forgotten. The entire party may stop and relax on the sand bars for some time too. What’s more, a spot of sightseeing may be on the cards where the prospective bride and her best pals avidly explore the colorful corals and shipwrecks.

· Comfortable Vessel- The boat is usually comfortable and packed with amenities. Whether one likes to lie on the comfortable cushions and enjoy watching the marine live or wants to frolic in the shallow water perched on paddle boards, it is entirely an individual choice. There is enough room for the party as the right-sized boat can be booked early. Sitting, lying down, or dancing can be done without thought. In short, the boat can double up as an excellent party venue and much more.

· Trained Crew- The rental company is aware of the associated risks and always ensures safety. The party is advised to abide by certain rules so that there is no risk of accidents. Besides, the boat would be operated by a licensed and trained crew with the caption having years of experience in operating small and large boats alike. All the fun spots are covered during the 4 to 6-hour boat ride, with the party members not being robbed of entertainment and festive environment either.

· Floating Docks- The bachelorette party can become unique when the bride-to-be and her best pal utilize the floating docks to soak in the sun. This can lead to an enviable tan that will set the bride apart from her contemporaries. The experience of floating in the shallow waters with the colorful fish swimming all around creates an experience that has no equals.

· Refreshments- The all-you-can-eat buffet is sure to be included in the party when the gal pals get busy selecting the right nibbles and wholesome menu. There are sure to be exciting cocktails available too. Many boat charter companies are operating in the Key West. The trick is to connect with a boat rental company in Key West, FL, that has a proven track record. 

[ella15hadley]

Sailing into Forever: A Key West Sunset Cruise Adventure Crafted for Romance and Milestone Moments

Picture this: the sun dipping below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the tranquil waters of Key West. As the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant hues, you find yourself aboard a luxurious sailing vessel, embracing the gentle sway of the boat and the whispers of the sea breeze. Welcome to the enchanting world of Key West Sunset Cruises—a journey tailor-made for romance and milestone moments.

**Setting Sail into Romance:**

There's something inherently magical about the union of a breathtaking sunset and the open sea. Key West Sunset Cruises offer the perfect setting for couples looking to elevate their romantic escapades. Imagine sailing hand in hand with your loved one, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Florida Keys. The gentle lull of the boat and the mesmerizing colors of the sunset create an ambiance that is nothing short of enchanting.

**The Key West Sunset Sailing Experience:**

Key West Sunset Sailing is not just a journey; it's an experience meticulously designed to captivate your senses and create everlasting memories. These cruises typically set sail in the late afternoon, allowing passengers to witness the gradual transformation of the sky as the sun bids adieu to the day. The sailing vessels are often equipped with comfortable seating, ensuring that you can relax and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere.

**Milestone Moments Redefined:**

Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, a proposal, or any other significant milestone, a Key West Sunset Cruise provides the perfect backdrop for these cherished moments. The combination of a stunning sunset, the rhythmic motion of the boat, and the panoramic views creates an unforgettable setting for marking special occasions. Many cruise operators offer customizable packages, allowing you to add a touch of personalization to your celebration.

**Culinary Delights at Sea:**

To elevate the experience further, some Key West Sunset Cruises include gourmet dining options. Indulge in a delectable spread of fresh seafood, fine wines, and decadent desserts—all while being serenaded by the soothing sounds of the sea. The fusion of exquisite cuisine and breathtaking views ensures that your taste buds embark on a journey as memorable as the sunset itself.

**Practical Information for Your Sunset Adventure:**

For those eager to embark on this romantic odyssey, it's essential to plan ahead. Ensure that you book your Key West Sunset Cruise in advance, especially during peak seasons. Check for amenities, such as onboard dining options or private charter availability, to enhance your experience. Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the kaleidoscope of colors as the sun dips below the horizon.

**Conclusion:**

In the realm of romantic escapades, few experiences rival the allure of a Key West Sunset Cruise. Whether you're looking to rekindle the flame of love, mark a milestone, or simply savor the beauty of a Florida Keys sunset, these sailing adventures offer an unparalleled blend of luxury, romance, and natural splendor. So, set sail forever on a Key West Sunset Cruise—a journey crafted for those who seek to make memories as timeless as the setting sun.

[brookston]

Holidays 6.15

Holidays

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

DACA Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Flag Day (Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Career Nursing Assistants Day

National Electricity Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Separation Day (Delaware)

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Verbena Day (French Republic)

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Prune Day

Potatoe Day

3rd Thursday in June

Dump the Pump Day [3rd Thursday]

International Knock Knock Day [3rd Thursday]

National Dump the Pump Day [3rd Thursday]

Recess At Work Day [3rd Thursday]

Social Mobility Awareness Day (UK) [3rd Thursday]

World Kidney Cancer Day [3rd Thursday]

World Tapas Day [3rd Thursday]

Independence Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (Book; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jol��n, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzis��aw (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 166 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 24 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 4 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ding-Si), Day 28 (Ji-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 26 Sivan 5783

Islamic: 26 Dhu al-Qada 1444

J Cal: 16 Sol; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2023

Moon: 6%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 87 of 92)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 25 of 32)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 6.15

Holidays

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

DACA Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Flag Day (Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Career Nursing Assistants Day

National Electricity Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Separation Day (Delaware)

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Verbena Day (French Republic)

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Prune Day

Potatoe Day

3rd Thursday in June

Dump the Pump Day [3rd Thursday]

International Knock Knock Day [3rd Thursday]

National Dump the Pump Day [3rd Thursday]

Recess At Work Day [3rd Thursday]

Social Mobility Awareness Day (UK) [3rd Thursday]

World Kidney Cancer Day [3rd Thursday]

World Tapas Day [3rd Thursday]

Independence Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (Book; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jolán, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzisław (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 166 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 24 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 4 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ding-Si), Day 28 (Ji-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 26 Sivan 5783

Islamic: 26 Dhu al-Qada 1444

J Cal: 16 Sol; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2023

Moon: 6%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 87 of 92)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 25 of 32)

[rhe-offline]

One week to go until RHE 2023 Housing Conference

Find out more about our speakers

Earlier this year, we announced our seventh housing conference, A Safe, Decent, Stable Home: Is That Beyond Our Reach in 2023?, taking place online from 7–9 March.

We would like to introduce the panel of respected speakers that have been assembled to offer practical and informative insight, covering the latest in housing policy, research and regulatory updates.

The conference starts with Mark Preston, a member of the national Joint Inspection Team and managing director of MWPreston Solutions Ltd, a consultancy that offers expert knowledge and experience in private housing. Mark is returning to give an update on fire safety in medium- and high-rise buildings followed by a presentation from Carole Zelenka from the High-rise Building Remediation Division at DLUHC on how the Government's Building Safety Fund operates. Andrew Parsons of Liverpool City Council will also offer the perspective of working with the JIT.

Julie Godefroy a Chartered Engineer and sustainability consultant will be speaking about the importance of good property design to manage excess heat while Dr Tammy Boyce, a senior research associate and advisor working as part of Sir Michael Marmot's hugely influential team at the Institute of Health Equity, University College London will feedback on the findings of a key report titled Fuel Poverty, Cold Homes and Health Inequalities in the UK. Samantha Ling, an environmental health officer and lecturer on housing, environmental health law and public health at Cardiff Metropolitan University will cover the topical issue of damp and mould and Ellis Turner, Senior Lecturer Environmental Health, University of the West of England and members of North East Hoarding Partnership will conclude day two with a presentation on the pandemic has impacted on mental health, well-being and hoarding.

Day three of the conference will consider future perspectives in housing. Academics Dr Claire Ferraro and Holli Reynolds will respectively be presenting research into mechanisms to improve the health and wellbeing of tenants in private rented housing and the challenges of collaborative working, faced by service providers to end homelessness for single persons with complex needs.

We are also delighted that Vikki Piper, Head of Housing will explain how Blackpool Council are working with the Government's Levelling-Up agenda and taking advantage of the scheme for Blackpool’s benefit. The final morning will also include an update on the HHSRS review.

With a great line-up of speakers aimed at keeping you up-to-date, book your place now before it’s too late. Head to training.rheglobal.com for the full summary and event timetable.

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What Will You See on the Boca Sandbar? - Casual Monday Charters

The draw of Boca Grande is not the island itself but the long beach on the west side. In addition, it’s easy to get to by boat since it is right next to a deep water channel. The beach is pretty, but it’s the way it stretches into the water and becomes a gorgeous sandbar. The water here flows freely between the deeper water of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, keeping the water clarity crystal clear. https://casualmondaycharters.com/boca-grande-sandbar/

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Sunset Boat Tours in Key West

Sunset has been a celebration in Key West every evening forever. There are plenty of ways to enjoy it, but getting out on the water on one of the many Key West sunset charters should be on everyone’s island visit bucket list.

Picking the right boat cruise is critical–and there are many choices. It doesn’t matter if you want to find the best booze cruise Key West offers or a quiet, intimate sail–choices abound. Be sure to make your sunset sailing plans early in the day–these trips fill up as the day goes on. If you’re eyeing a private charter during a busy time of year, it’s best to make plans before you get to the island.

Sunset in Key West – It's a Tradition, It's a Party, It's an Event

Some may find it quirky and weird, but celebrating every sunset is a staple of island life. Everyone celebrates differently. For some, it’s an excuse to take a moment to unwind after a busy day–to enjoy a little peace, quiet, and natural beauty. For others, it’s an excuse to meet friends for a drink or to get the party started.

For the locals, sunset traditions are a daily ritual. So what will you do today? Claim your favorite chair by the beach? Join the crowds in Mallory Square? Or maybe just take the boat out and just let it drift in the harbor while the sun slides below the horizon?

But you don’t have to be a local to enjoy a Key West sunset celebration all your own.

Key West has many options, both on land and on the water. But the absolute best sunset experiences happen on a boat.

Why You Need to Book a Sunset Cruise When Visiting Key West, Florida

The best sunset views come from getting a little ways off the island. Not only will you have an uninterrupted vista of the horizon, but you’ll also get the benefits of looking back at the island or watching dolphins play.

There is something beautifully serene about watching day turn to night from the water. The sunset sail Key West offers is a unique experience. It allows you to taste island life from the local’s point of view. You can even dive in with a Key West dinner cruise to combine a great meal and lively entertainment.

You aren’t short of booze cruise options, from party barge to tipsy tiki. Sail on a historic schooner and enjoy tapas and wine, or feel the beats on a charter catamaran with 50 of your closest friends.

Sunset Tours Key West — Your Options

Picking the best sunset cruise Key West has to offer your group means picking your vibe and picking your boat. Do you want a sailing experience with nothing but the sound but the wind in the sails, or does the boat not matter as much as the live band, open bar, or dinner buffet?

Private Sunset Charters

The first choice is whether you want to grab a seat on a big boat or charter a boat all to yourself. Both are easy to find on the island. The private sunset cruise Key West options are generally offered on smaller boats, both power and sail, that seat six passengers or less.

Private charters are a great way to combine excursions as well. For example, you might want to spend the afternoon at the sandbar or snorkeling on the reef and time the arrival back into town perfectly for sunset. Most charter boat captains are happy to oblige.

Each company does things differently, but generally, you can expect these cruises to have water and sometimes other refreshments or snacks. Generally, they’re more of a BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) cruise since the boats are small and every customer wants something a little different.

Catamaran Sunset Cruise Key West

Power catamarans hold a crowd but still have room for everyone to spread out. Several local operators sell sunset tours per person and fill the boat up. This is the opposite of the private charter since you’ll share your cruise with strangers. But on the other hand, it’s a great way for individuals or couples to see the sunset from the water without chartering an entire boat.

Sunset Dinner Cruise Key West

Each sunset cruise is a bit different. There are a few that operate buffet-style dinner cruises. These usually include live music and a full bar. In some cases, it’s an open bar; in others, it’s pay as you go. Dinners range from wine and cheese to full-service buffets– it all depends on the boat and how it’s set up.

Sunset Sailing Charters

Chartering a sailboat for your sunset cruise is an entirely different experience. Sailboats are more traditional, and you’ll likely enjoy a mellower and more laid-back experience. Sailing is about the quiet time on the water, drifting slowly like the sun toward the horizon. Since there’s no rush to get to sunset, sailboats make a great choice for sunset cruises.

Sailboats range from smaller six-passenger charters to large catamarans. Check out a schooner sunset sail Key West style for a special treat!

Historic Schooner Sunset Sails

Key West has been a popular port of call for sailors for hundreds of years. A handful of beautiful schooners and historic wood sailboats call Key West home.

Schooner cruises vary in size and complexity depending on the boat. Some are smaller with fewer passengers and a more intimate setting. Some are larger with a bigger crowd. Some serve wine and hors d’oeuvres, while others feature a full bar.

Booze Cruise Key West

In Key West, the party doesn’t get started until the sun touches the horizon. So you won’t have to look far if searching for the best booze cruise Key West offers.

Plenty of boats offer full bars, but don’t assume that everyone does. For example, some boats are BYOB–which is very common on smaller private charters. Also, don’t assume that an open bar means anything you want–most boats have limited space to carry supplies, so you won’t find the selection you will back on land.

Live Music Cruises

Many of the best sunset dinner cruise Key West charters have live music. While small boats will have sound systems and allow you to play your own tunes, some larger boats often feature live bands. Steel drums are an especially popular way to ring in the new evening.

A Key West sunset cruise with live music is a special event, to be sure, so ask around and see which charters are offering which types of music. You’re bound to find something right up your alley.

Tiki Sunset Cruise Key West

The tiki is a six-passenger vessel that makes for the perfect–and utterly unique–Key West sunset experience. Most tiki cruises, despite their name, are BYOB–not the typical sunset booze cruise Key West is known for. Check with your operator to see what’s included. Some charters are on round tikis that move slowly and stay near the town, while others are built on fast-moving pontoon boats and can take you to the reef for snorkeling or the backcountry for sandbar tours.

Sunset Cruise in Key West FAQs

Best sunset cruise?

The best sunset cruise Key West offers will depend on your party and what you’re looking for. Sunset sails vary greatly, from the type of boat, the number of people aboard, and the vibe. Some are party boats with open bars, dinner buffets, and live music, while others are intimate sails with only your close friends and the captain.

Best sunset cruise with music?

Several operators offer a Key West sunset cruise with live music. If you’re specifically seeking a type of music or a particular vibe, ask around and see which cruise best suits your group. A few options include Fury’s Commotion on the Ocean, Sunset Watersports’, or Sebago’s sailing catamaran sunset cruise Key West.

What is the best way to watch the sun set in Key West?

There are a lot of ways to see the sunset. Of course, most people want to catch the “official” sunset celebration in Mallory Square at least once during their visit. But on a sunset sail, Key West really comes alive. From the water, sunsets are especially beautiful–plus, you’ll get to enjoy a tranquil evening on the water, too. Private or per- person charters are available in any kind of boat–power or sail, BYOB, or booze cruise.