Attend a unique event on a Florida villa holiday

Holiday makers staying in Gulf Coast villas this summer could have the opportunity to arrange a trip to Key West to be part of one of the island's most popular and unusual events.

Returning for its 30th outing this year, the annual Hemingway Days celebration is set to take place between July 20th and 25th.

The event celebrates the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Ernest Hemingway, who lived and worked on Key West in the 1930s.

All sorts of fun activities are arranged to pay tribute to the acclaimed writer, including a short story competition led by Hemingway's granddaughter and a three-day marlin tournament to reflect the writer's passion for fishing.

People taking Florida villa holidays will also be able to pay a visit to Sloppy Joe's Bar for the 'Papa' Hemingway look-alike contest, which will feature more than 125 "burly, bearded contestants", according to the festival organisers.

Gulf Coast villa guests can reach Key West - which is known for its tropical climate and crystal clear waters - by taking a ferry from Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island.

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