Key West, FL

Key West isn’t the only cool stop in the Florida Keys however. There are several more Keys to be found only a short drive northeast on US Highway 1. You can choose from Duck Key, Cow Key, Big Pine Key, Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo, with the later three being the larger Keys to visit.

If you have a couple of days in which to explore, head on up Highway 1 to Miami. A hotspot for nightlife, the famous (or is it infamous?) South Beach is where most Miami visitors end up.

Ed. Note: If we had those extra days we would just slow down, kick back and enjoy a leisurely pace in the Keys — saving the Miami area for a “big city” vacation mindset.