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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Downtown shopping

Morgan Flaherty

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

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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Miami tops UBS' list of global cities at risk of a real estate bubble. Here's how other major US markets stack up.

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Sunny Isles Beach in Miami.
Sunny Isles Beach in Miami.

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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 stayed in a tiny home for the first time, and now I think I could live in one

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The reporter spent two nights in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami.

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I spent 2 months in Miami to see if I might want to live there. My trip was so good that I'm dreaming of a move.

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Author Leila Najafi smiling on beach in Miami
After spending two months in Miami, I think I'd really enjoy living there and would like to do so for at least half the year.

Leila Najafi

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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An aerial view of a beach at sunset, with houses along the dunes.
In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting.

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Inside America's most expensive neighborhood — and it's not Beverly Hills

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Gables Estates in Miami was ranked the most expensive neighborhood in the US in 2024.

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After a breakup, I left NYC for Miami and moved in with my mom. It was supposed to be temporary, but 3 years later, I have no plans to leave.

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Diana and Samantha Stobo live together.

Samantha Stobo

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