10 Best Islands in Florida, According to a Local

"With thirteen miles of beaches, luxury resorts, and golf courses scattered across largely untouched acreage, Amelia Island offers immaculate beaches and a dose of Southern charm; as the southernmost island in the Sea Islands chain, it feels more Southern than tropical and has the charm to prove it." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines