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Marco Island has such a special place in my heart. My family has spent a week here over New Year’s for at least five different years, and my cousins still come back every year. And I completely understand why. Marco Island is not a super eventful destination, and I actually think that’s part of the appeal. This is where you go when you want a relaxing beach vacation. You’re not coming here because you need a packed itinerary with sightseeing every hour. You’re coming to walk

If you love Halloween, costumes, going out, and the general idea of an entire island collectively deciding to be completely unhinged for more than a week, you need to know about Fantasy Fest in Key West. I have now gone to Fantasy Fest four different years, and at this point it has become one of my favorite Halloween traditions. The easiest way I can describe it is: Imagine Mardi Gras, Halloween, a giant costume party, and Key West nightlife all happening at the same time. Ex

I've been to the Florida Keys more times than I can count, and it’s one of those places I never tire of. At this point, Ryan and I are constantly browsing Key West real estate on Zillow, pretending that buying a place there is a reasonable idea. It usually isn’t. But the dream remains. And if I had to choose one island? Key West is easily my favorite. The Unique Culture of Key West One of my close friends was born and raised in Key West. The more time I spend there, the more