Florida offers plenty for travelers seeking an eclectic mix of sand, sun, and oceanfront. Yet its crown jewel, the Florida Keys, offers the state's best characteristics while sacrificing very little.

Islamorada is the collective name for a stretch of six islands in the Florida Keys—Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Indian Key, and Lignumvitae Key. The farther ...

If you picture a tropical paradise in your mind, odds are it will look something like the Florida Keys, and the Islander ...

You can read more about that – even see the fishing poles he used – among exhibits at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, which doubles as the Islander’s conference center. Or you can pay no ...

A lengthy endeavor to replace outdated and worn water transmission main through a majority of Islamorada was completed last week. In March 2025, contractors for the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority ...

With year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, a tropical vibe, and a laid-back, easygoing lifestyle à la Jimmy Buffet, it’s no wonder the Florida Keys are one of the state’s most popular destinations.

I’ve been escaping to the Florida Keys my entire life, long before it became Miami’s favorite long-weekend escape or Fort Lauderdale’s go-to “let’s just drive south” plan. The Upper Keys, especially ...