Located just 28 miles from Key West, Florida, this lower Keys isle offers the ultimate beach escape. Summer isn't summer without a trip to the beach. And while we love a tried-and-true vacation destination, there's certainly something to be said for visiting somewhere entirely new. The sand seems a little softer, the ocean slightly more turquoise blue, and the sun shines just the smallest bit brighter.
Maybe you stumble upon an unassuming seafood shack with the best fried shrimp you've ever tasted, or you discover a deserted stretch of coast with shockingly good shelling. If it's hidden gems you seek, head to the Florida Keys. One of the Keys' best-kept secrets is Little Torch Key, a tiny island that you'll cross at the 28th mile marker of U. Route 1, also known as the Overseas Highway. Little Torch Key, and its sister islands Middle and Big Torch Key, were named after the torchwood, a native tree found on all three islands that's effective as kindling even when wet.
With pristine white sand beaches leading to stunning turquoise seas, Little Torch key may as well be the Caribbean. And with plenty of recreation options plus a world-class resort, Little Torch Key has everything you needβand moreβfor an unforgettable getaway. Here are our top reasons to go. This adults-only resort is pure magic, and probably the top reason people travel from all over the countryβand the worldβto visit Little Torch Key.
As the only private island resort in the entire U. After the devastation of Hurricane Irma in , the longstanding luxury resort with a reputation of housing presidents and celebrities , was completely reimagined and reopened in Today, the 4-acre property features 15 thatched-roof bungalows, each housing two separate suites with every amenity imaginable. We're talking copper soaking tubs, outdoor showers, furnished decks, fire pits, private gardens, and sweeping views of the ocean.
The resort is all about helping visitors unwind and unplug, which is why there are no TVs in bedrooms, but there are complimentary snorkel, kayak, paddle board and boat rentals, as well as a world-class spa.
