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Prepare to be scared into your next vacation. Today's picks take us to mysterious islands, untamed wildernesses, and worlds where the unexpected is lurking around the corner. If all that adventure leaves you dreaming of a relaxing getaway, these Florida resorts are perfect for unwinding and swapping chills for sunshine.
On Island Time
Widow’s Bay
Now streaming on Apple TV
If Key West (did you know it’s technically an island?) were colder, smaller, and way spookier, it’d be Widow’s Bay. Okay, fine, maybe not, but any excuse to sing this show’s praises, we’re taking it. Matthew Rhys plays a skeptical mayor to a superstitious town, and the result is a celebration of horror that will have you laughing out loud. Catch up before next week’s finale.
The Jellyfish Problem
by Tessa Young
A grieving marine biologist travels to a remote Maine island to investigate a giant glowing jellyfish and finds a missing former love, a town full of secrets, and a mystery that changes everyone it touches.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
The Vibe: On island time
The Location: Key West, Florida
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Perched at the gateway to Key West, Blue Flamingo Resort is a pool party paradise where tropical flair meets laid-back fun. Guests can sip tiki cocktails at Rum Row, snack on island bites at Toasted Coconut, or kick back at The Backyard Pool & Social Club—complete with cabanas, lawn games, and karaoke in a tricked-out airstream. Colorful guest rooms and suites bring the beachy vibe inside with fresh design and local art. Whether you’re floating under the palms or sipping on tropical drinks past sunset, Blue Flamingo makes every hour happy hour in Key West.
One With Nature
Outlast: The Jungle
Now streaming on Netflix
There may be sun and surf, but Netflix’s new reality show is no vacation. Players are broken up into teams and must outsmart their rivals to survive in the wild.
Surviving Earth
Now streaming on Peacock
Go back in time to when giant sea scorpions (!) and mighty mammoths roamed the Earth and meteors and volcanic eruptions threatened survival. The eight-part docuseries dropped today!
Together with Inside Hotels
The Palms Hotel & Spa
The Vibe: Be one with nature
The Location: Miami Beach, FL
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You can’t go wrong with room selections at The Palms Hotel & Spa, as you choose between panoramic views of tropical foliage, the calming Atlantic Ocean, or a peek at the iconic Miami cityscape in the floor-to-ceiling windows. While few things sound better than spending the day at one of The Palms’ poolside or oceanfront cabanas and sipping on tropical drinks, the crown jewel of the property is found at the AVEDA Spa. The lifestyle spa offers holistic treatments and rituals inspired by ancient Ayurvedic philosophy, featuring standout services such as chakra balancing and tropical island signature massages.
Together with Hilton
Plan ahead, save more, arrive ready.
Spark by Hilton gives you clean, renovated rooms and free breakfast at rates that make sense — book in advance on Hilton.com or the app and save up to 17% with Hilton Honors. No surprises, no overpacking your itinerary: just a reliable, comfortable home base backed by the 100% Spark Guarantee.