In our ten years of shepherding The Tropical Inn from an OK-but-not-much-else-going-for-it-except-its-location property to the unique boutique inn it is today, we have developed quite a nice reputation as being the place to stay if your Key West getaway is of the romantic nature. So lately we have been getting an unusual number of requests for “elopement packages”. OK, that tells us there’s a demand we need to fill. So, with a little help from my friend, Eileen, over at Weddings To Go,  I put something together that we think is a winner, at a great price. It’s on the Key West Wedding page of our website now. Have a look.

This led me to thinking.  Even though we almost always have a wedding/elopement or honeymoon couple in the house, we have just as many anniversary celebrations going on. So I thought, OK, I’ll just whip up an nice anniversary package, as well. So I did.  That’ll be on the Weddings page very soon (still working out a few details), so check back if it’s not there by the time you read this.

That done, I was surfing around the net for some inspiration of how to present these new features on our blog, when I stumbled across this entry, while googling for “romantic tropical escapes”! This was written in January, but we had no idea it had been published!  While the article reads as if The Tropical Inn is ON the beach (we’re actually on Duval Street  – the nearest and best beach being “Ft. Zach”, about a half-mile away), we’re flattered that the author chose us to spotlight. I’ve copied-and-pasted the article here for your enjoyment:

Romantic Escapes to Florida Beach Areas By Alesandro Fillini

Nothing is more romantic than walking hand in hand down the beach with the one you love. If you agree, romantic beach escapes in Florida should be at the top of your list of things to do.

Florida is a escape paradise. With miles of sandy beaches, perfect climate and many other attractions to bring visitors here, Florida is a favorite destination for both couples and families. While many families may choose to stay close to the inner part of the state, near Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort, couples have their pick of where to stay in this tropical state. Spots on the beach are especially lovely for couples who want to spend sometime together relaxing, and romantic beach escapes Florida are perfect for honeymoons or any special occasion.

One spot in the state that is especially great for romantic beach escapes Florida is the Florida Keys. This grouping of small islands (there are actually about 1700 of them) is a hotspot for lovers and couples who want to spend some time enjoying the beach during the day and partying during the nightlife. Reachable by US Highway 1 (over several bridges and other roadways) most of the Keys that are inhabited are great places to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. However, for most people, when they think about the Florida Keys, they are really thinking about Key West.

One of the most romantic beach escapes Florida Keys has to offer is in Key West at the Tropical Inn bed and breakfast. This Inn houses 11 different guest rooms, with seven of the rooms being suites. The Garden Cottage Suites (of which there are three) include such amenities as high bamboo cane ceilings, stone tile floors, hot tubs and even lagoon spas. The décor in these rooms is very tropical, done with imported furniture, fabrics and wall hangings to enhance your stay in style. All rooms include private baths, air conditioning, luxury linens and bath amenities. Also included are such high tech touches as high speed Internet and LCD TVs in the suites.

The Tropical Inn is located close to everything in Key West, in fact, they boast that you won’t need to use your car. Breakfast is served each morning, and you can enjoy it with just the two of you on your private patio, or poolside if you prefer. The Inn also is happy to help couples to plan weddings, for the ultimate in romantic escapes. You can choose to get married at the Inn or at many other locations around the Keys, and the concierge service at this bed and breakfast will be happy to help you make plans.

A romantic beach trip to the Florida Keys is sure to be a escape to remember. You could choose this location to elope, or for a honeymoon, or just because – no matter what the reason, Key West makes a great romantic destination.