I took the Key West Express, a ferry that transports riders from Florida's Gulf Coast to Key West. Choosing the wrong seat made me nauseous, and the ferry felt crowded on the way back. Even so, this 3 ...

Dave Seminara lives in St. Petersburg, Fla., and enjoys exploring the Keys. Why did Key West, a city of 25,000 at the marshy tip of Florida, attract 4.6 million visitors last year? There are no theme ...