I moved to New York City on a whim after almost a decade in Florida. Here are the 11 biggest surprises, so far.

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The author moved to New York City from Florida a few months ago.

Jiselle Lee

My favorite vacation spot is an island city in Florida. I love it so much that I hope to move there once I'm an empty nester.

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Dock area in Kewy West, Florida
My husband and I would like to make Key West our permanent home one day.

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I'm a mom who drives an hour to stock up on pantry staples at Trader Joe's. Here are 13 items I always buy.

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A collection of Trader Joe's groceries, including ranch seasoning, cinnamon, pineapple salsa, and more.
Every couple of months, I drive an hour to Trader Joe's to buy pantry staples for my family.

Ashley Archambault

The 10 best and 10 worst cities for retirees in 2025

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and always tell tourists to visit these 7 spots

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In my opinion, Key West is one of the best places to visit in Florida.

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I'm 81 and still working. It's not for the paycheck — it's part of my secret to aging well.

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81-year-old Mike Plummer left corporate at 55 and has been working at a retail store for almost 15 years.

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Florida, Texas, and Utah are the fastest-growing hot spots for America's superrich

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Aerial view of Miami skyline with skyscrapers, Downtown Brickell, and Miami Beach at night in Miami on June 22, 2024.
Florida is booming with the superrich, as Miami and other hubs outpace California's old guard, per Altrata.

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I'm a Florida local. There are 4 beachy areas here you should definitely visit — and 3 you can probably skip.

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Panama City Beach

Terri Peters

I've lived in Florida for 25 years. There's so much to do here in the fall, which is also the best time to visit.

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Orange bald cypress trees along a river.
There are plenty of reasons to visit Florida in the fall.

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I've stayed at over 50 hotels in Orlando. Here are the 10 I swear by and will always revisit.

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Four seasons

Carly Caramanna

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