Swim around the southernmost point of the continental U.S. and embark on island-hopping road trips in Key West. Take a break from the Palm Beach hustle on Peanut Island, an undeveloped isle in Lake ...

Barrier islands are Florida’s postcard paradises. And developers keep building on them and people keep moving to them in a ...

Search the shore for colorful coquinas and the occasional piece of sea glass, especially at low tide.

Florida represents one-third of the 15 best islands in the continental U.S., says a new ranking from Travel + Leisure. And two islands are in Southwest Florida ― Sanibel at No. 6 and Captiva at No. 10 ...

Florida’s islands are still favorites among tourists. Florida’s hotels, not so much. The Sunshine State is home to several of the best islands to visit in the entire continental United States, ...

Matlacha, Florida, is a colorful artist community and fishing village near Pine Island. Make a day trip to Matlacha for galleries, shopping, and waterfront dining.

Florida is famously known throughout the world as the home of some of the most beautiful beaches around the globe, the prominent launch site of the country’s spacecraft and the most magical place on ...

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and have explored some of the state's most peaceful islands. I love Cedar Key, a charming small town with lots of local businesses. North Captiva Island, which ...