August 02, 2017

Key West to Cuba Festival, an LGBT Art-Centered festival, allow travelers from around the world the opportunity to embrace the unique cultures of Cuba and Key West. The festival begins with three days in Key West from September 7-10 followed by 24 hours in Havana September 10-11. This LGBTQ themed trip centered on art, history and culture of Key West and Havana. The festival is presented by Havana Air and The Marker Waterfront Resort is a one of the sponsors of the event.

Be Part of History and Take Part in the Key West to Cuba Festival

Here is your opportunity to visit two of the most beautiful tropical destinations in the world and embrace the LGBT community with art, food, wine rum cigars and an unforgettable experience.

It all begins in Key West, Florida on September 7th where guests embark in paradise for Art, Rum & Play: rum and dine festival, pool parties and dinners, private gallery and art exhibitions, museum and rum distillery tours and more.

Key West: Art, Rum & Play

Key West Art, Rum & Play - • Three Night Stay at the Marker Waterfront Resort - A tropical getaway, centrally located by the historic seaport, is a relaxing refuge set mere steps from the finest dining, best sightseeing and most iconic attractions that Key West has to offer

Have you always wanted to come to Key West? Take in the colors, sights and sounds of laid-back living!

The schedule is jammed packed with 2 days of private pool parties, tours, VIP rum and cigar parties, Cuban-inspired brunch, drag performances and art, yes lots of art!

• Three Night Stay at the Marker Waterfront Resort -Conde Nast Award 2016

• Guided Art Gallery, Museum, & Hemingway House Tours

• Bathing suits, Rum & Cigars-oh my! Private Pool Parties

• Private Drag Show

• Cuban Inspired Brunch at Waldorf Astoria Casa Marina -unlimited mojitos

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Opening Night Reception

Papa’s Pilar Rum Party

September 7th, 6-8pm $25

Key West Opening Night Reception -Papa's Pilar Rum Party - Hemingway's Rum, Papa's Pilar is going to open their newly Renovated & Historic Distillery to us for a private party celebrating Cuba, LGBT Community, Art & of course Rum! There will lots of different rums to sample, rum specialty drinks, and wine for those not feeling as adventurous as Hemingway. Plenty of great food from around the world, music and time to meet your fellow travelers. And...Papa's Pilar is crafting a custom barrel of rum just for our party! Buy Tickets

Pool Parties at The Marker Resort

Marker Waterfront Resort & Papa’s Pilar Rum Lounge Pool Party

September 8-9, 2017, 12pm-5pm $25 - Buy Tickets

Cuba Cultural Experience

What's New: Key West to Cuba Festival September 7-11

On September 10th - 11th guests will leave Key West and fly to Cuba for a private cultural tour in Havana Cuba, Historical monument and local artist studio tours, private parties and more.

24 Hours in Havana! Take our 90-mile flight from Key West or Miami, drop your luggage at the B&B, drink a mojito and set off to experience history in Old Havana. The colors, the sweet ocean breeze and the Malecón and energy of Havana will sweep you up into a dream-like state as we tour the art and culture of the city in a classic 57 Chevy. Artist studio tours, a private party in the countryside, and time to explore and create memories in this all-inclusive trip.

All travel will be handled by the U.S. and Cuban licensed travel agency for over 15 years, DMC of Miami.

Learn more about the Key West to Cuba Festival.

Stay connected and share your Key West to Cuba stories and photos with us using the hashtag #lovethemarker.

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