Almost as many Caribbean people are living outside of the Caribbean as within it. Some leave for job opportunities, and others for better healthcare or to reunite with family. Still, almost all Caribbean people love aspects of their home countries – the climate, the beaches, the food. So, it’s no surprise that the Florida Keys is one of the busiest destinations for Caribbean people looking to get away.
Many Caribbean natives joke that Florida is an honorary member of the Caribbean, as the state is the most populated with Caribbean immigrants. The Florida Keys represents in a few ways the perfect intersection of first-world luxuries with tropical familiarities.
1. The Climate
Most Caribbean people are not built for cold weather. Caribbean people are from a region that exists in perpetual summer and there are two seasons – wet and dry. The Florida Keys is an island paradise in the United States. The weather is always warm with not a snow cloud in sight, making it the perfect getaway during winter months if the Caribbean is out of reach. This perfect climate also means year-round cruises, lounging, and of course beaches.
2. Beaches
The beaches in the Florida Keys give their Caribbean counterparts a run for their money. The Keys boast soft white sand bordering crystal clear, sapphire water that’s always the perfect temperature. There are no seasonal beaches; the water is always fine. Its Instagram-ready hotspots will have everyone guessing whether you’re in the Caribbean or not.
3. The Culture
As mentioned before, the Florida Keys is at a unique intersection of Caribbean and American cultures. The already robust Caribbean community present means you’ll have your pick at Caribbean events, restaurants that fuse Caribbean and American cuisines, and if you time it right, concerts and music festivals celebrating everything from reggae to reggaeton.
