I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting and the 2 you can skip.

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In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting.

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I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.

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The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago.

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The hottest amenity in ultra-luxury buildings isn't the spa — it's a private restaurant downstairs

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Resident-only restaurants are increasing in popularity.

Tara Berner & Partners

Palm Beach is buzzing with Wall Street energy this winter. Here's our insider guide to the hotspots.

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Mary Lou's Palm Beach opened in 2025 to much local fanfare.

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I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 best ones to visit during the winter.

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At the top of Corbet’s Cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Retirees are moving to this quiet North Carolina beach town to avoid Florida's heat, costs, and crowds

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A row of homes and palm trees in North Carolina.
Retirees are choosing southern North Carolina instead of Florida.

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The gig economy is moving to Florida, just like everyone else

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Miami has quickly grown as a hot spot for independent professionals.

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As more and more US cities get robotaxis, a Florida billionaire is driving plans to bring Archer's flying taxis to Miami

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A generated image of Archer's Midnight aircraft outside Hard Rock Stadium.

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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Wants to Dump Millions of Gallons of Waste Into a Protected Lagoon

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We skipped the crowds of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Instead, we had the best vacation in a small town on Florida's coast.

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Nearly empty street of shops at Rosemary Beach
Downtown shopping

Morgan Flaherty

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