Florida has 4,510 islands that are ten acres or larger, the second-highest number of islands of any U.S. state after Alaska.

Driving the Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West, I let reef dives, seafood shacks, and impossibly blue water set the ...

On the southernmost edge of Florida—and just 100 miles from Havana, Cuba—is Key West, an island community beloved for its relaxed vibes, bohemian history, and top-notch barhopping scene. Key West bars ...

Who doesn't love an island getaway? Even presidents need a vacation from time to time. Kennedy enjoyed his free time on the Maine coast at Hyannis, Obama vacationed in his home state of Hawaii, and ...

If South Florida is where you go to escape from the struggles of adult life, then Key West is where you go to escape from the ...

Key West’s cuisine is diverse and delicious — and so are the local festivals that celebrate it. In January and February, “foodies” can sample the island’s culinary delights at two appetizing events.

Stock Island doesn’t exactly feel like its raucous neighbor. Where Key West’s atmosphere bears more than a passing resemblance to Las Vegas (ahem, Duval Street), Stock Island, which lies just 10-odd ...

As peak season crowds the Middle and Lower Keys, traffic, hotel hazards, and visitor negligence lead to a sharp rise in ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

Hear me out – this might sound crazy, but the best seafood in Miami is not actually in Miami. It’s four hours south in a funky, free-spirited, and totally unforgettable little island called Key West.

I’ve eaten my way across the Florida coast, from the breezy beaches of Cocoa Beach to the calm shores of Marco Island. I’ve slurped down conch salad in the Bahamas, devoured fried fish in Turks and ...