Old Town Key West has a long standing tradition to honor the literary legend, Ernest Hemingway with Hemingway Days.
This year on July 18-23, the festival will attract locals and guests from around the world to partake in fishing tournaments, look-alike contests, a street fair celebration, a commemoration of the author’s July 21 birthday and much more.
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is offering guests the opportunity to fully experience the destination’s literary history with The Ernest Hemingway Package, which includes:
- One bottle of Papa’s Pilar Rum + a tour of Papa’s Pilar Distillery
- Fun Fact: Named after Hemingway’s beloved sailing vessel, Pilar (his muse for many a novel), Papa’s Pilar blends rums from throughout the Caribbean, Florida and Central America into one single pour.
- Tickets to The Hemingway Home for a tour of the grounds
- A sunset sail or fishing charter for guests to partake in one of Hemingway’s favorite pastimes
- An in-room kit from Key West Soaps along with face masks and massage oil to recover from a day in the sun
For Hemingway fans who are looking to curl up with a good book, The Marker also offers guests a unique reading experience, aptly named the Literary Haven. Prior to arrival, guests can describe their “perfect reading environment,” and the hotel’s concierge team will re-create that atmosphere in their room with the following items and more: aromatherapy diffusers, earplugs, pillows and blankets to make a cozy reading corner, and even an in-suite comfort food dining menu.
