Key West is known for its crystal blue waters, sunny skies and carefree spirit and also being home to Ernest Hemingway, noble prize winner and one of America’s greatest writers. Hemingway, whose famous house on White Street is now the Hemingway Museum, made this Floridian island his home for 10 years. Scholars and biographers estimate that Hemingway, one of the most influential writers who ever lived, wrote about 70 percent of his work in  Key West, including including "Green Hills of Africa,""Death  in the Afternoon" and "To Have and Have Not.”

 Beachside Resort & Conference Center celebrates the 109th birthday of  the author (July 21, 1899) with a special package for fans and visitors  who want to the Key West Hemingway Florida. The Hemingway Days Package, available July 15-20, 2008, includes tickets to the Hemingway Museum, and a $20 gift certificate to Sloppy Joe's, Hemingway's favorite hang out!

The Beachside Resort & Conference Center in Key West features a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. It is a blend of island ambiance and contemporary elegance, set on the southernmost point of one of the world’s most storied travel destination.  The venue is situated on a seven-acre waterfront property with lush tropical gardens and a wide variety of unique dining experiences. 

The Beachside Resort & Conference Center is comprised of 222 luxuriously appointed Rooms, including 93 king bedroom accommodations and 129 one, two and  three-bedroom suites. Completing the exclusive experience, guests have access to a private  beach on the Gulf of Mexico, waterfront pool with private cabanas and
fitness center.

Beachside Resort & Conference Center features 9653 square feet of meeting/event space, including a 5,665-square-foot ballroom, the largest in Key West. The ballroom, which has its own kitchen for catering purposes, divided into six smaller rooms and also features an outdoor pre-event space and smaller private dining rooms that can be utilized for meetings and events.

To find out more about Hemingway Day Package or to book a meeting at the Beachside Resort & Conference Center call (800) 546-0885 or visit www.beachsidekeywest.com