02/20/2024
Forbes named Hutchinson Island as one of the top 50 Best Places To Travel To In 2024.
Hutchinson Island is a trip back in time to old Florida, before the coastline was filled with mega-mansions and upscale beach clubs. This laid-back barrier island about an hour north of West Palm Beach is the kind of place where you can come with sandy feet and flip-flops to dinner and every menu has a catch of the day.
The area is one of the largest loggerhead turtle nesting areas and the development on the island is minimal, with the oceanfront housing mostly low-rise condos or undeveloped nature set way back from the shoreline. It’s also one of the only places in the state of Florida where you can horseback ride on the beach, making it a unique don’t-miss activity.
The urge to travel is ubiquitous and easy to catch, but choosing where to go can be a much more complex task. Do you want beaches? Big cities? Maybe delicious food is your top priority; or maybe you’re looking for specific activities like surfing or yoga retreats. With a nearly inexhaustible list ...
