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

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A pathway to the beach surrounded by dune grass and palm trees at sunset.
In my opinion, Key West is one of the best places to visit in Florida.

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I spent $494 to charter a seaplane to a remote oasis in the Florida Keys. I felt like I had the island to myself.

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The writer on a seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Amanda Jones

I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

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Emily taking a selfie in front of the Southernmost Point in Key West, Florida, with the ocean in the background.
I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions.

Emily Hart

I took a $185 ferry to the Florida Keys for a day trip. It was great despite a few small issues.

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View of hotels along the water in Key West
Key West Express transports riders from Florida's Gulf Coast to Key West.

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