The Florida Keys are where Floridians go when they want a special beach vacation. That really should tell you everything you need to know.
Although Key West tends to be the most popular town, it’s a good four hours away from Miami by car. A good compromise and a way to avoid the large crowds is to go to the beautiful Isla Morada.
This section of the Keys is very peaceful and usually attracts families who just want to enjoy the beach. For a change of scenery, you can go to Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, which has a tropical forest. The good thing about nature in Florida is that there are no hills, so you don’t have to worry about over-exerting yourself.
Of course, if all you want to do is feel the sand in your toes and eat Key lime pie, nobody will judge you here. The one thing to consider is to try to avoid a trip here during the summer, as tropical mosquitos abound.
