10 Best Islands in Florida, According to a Local

"For a family-friendly getaway full of old-Florida charm, great outdoors access, beautiful beaches, and dolphin sightings, Anna Maria Island is ideal—I can eat, paddle, or bike my way around this compact island, which is just seven miles long and 1.5 miles wide." - 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