• My favorite vacation destination in the US is the island town of Key West, Florida. • Though I've visited several times, I never tire of the island's natural beauty and local history • The relaxed island vibes make it seem ideal for retirement. I plan to one day call Key West home.

On the first cruise I ever took, I happened to be pregnant and terribly sick. However, a switch seemed to flip when we arrived at the island of Key West, Florida.

The sky and waters were a stunning blue, and the weather was lovely and mild. Suddenly, I felt better — and that feeling persisted as my husband and I explored the southernmost city in Florida.

Though being sick on a cruise ship wasn't ideal, I'm grateful the experience introduced me to what's still my favorite vacation destination years later

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