Miami's only island, Key Biscayne, shimmers like a mirage between the sea and sky. Posh homes and luxury resort complexes like the Ritz-Carlton are relatively unobtrusive and it's easy to imagine yourself in a Pirates of the Caribbean-type fantasy, especially among the mangroves and palms of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Locals fish with success near the old Cape Florida lighthouse. A gorgeous natural playground, less than half an hour by car from downtown Miami.
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