By Christie Phillips, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Oct. 22--Local hotels are already singing the praises of Fantasy Fest as the week nears its fun-filled climax.
"It's the 25th anniversary, and there will be a lot of silver linings in the budgets of hotels this season," beamed Peter Ilchuk, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West. Key West is already buzzing with thrill-seeking visitors. "Last weekend was very good," Ilchuk noted. "Goombay attracted a lot of people, and many are stay