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Florida Town Named One of the Most Cuddle-Worthy in America

Author Anne Erickson
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There’s something comforting about a small town. Everyone knows your name. You feel like you personally know everyone in the town. Thankfully, we have a lot of such towns in Florida. It’s just a friendly vibe, in general. In fact, one might say small towns are cuddle-worthy, in the sense that they just want to make you cuddle up with that special someone. Now, one Florida town has been named one of the “Coziest Hygge” towns in America.

Get Your Comfort and Cuddle On

“Are you ready to embrace the concept of ‘hygge’ and explore some of the coziest towns in America for a winter weekend getaway?” states MyDatingAdvisor.com in their new study. If you’ve never heard of it, the term “Hygge” is a Danish word that “encompasses the feeling of comfort, contentment, and well-being, often achieved through simple pleasures and a sense of coziness,” they explain. I’ve actually heard of that word, because one of my favorite Hallmark movies references it a lot. So, MyDatingAdvisor.com set out to determine the coziest and cuddliest “Hugge” towns in America. To me, the term “Hugge” also brings to mind cuddling with your significant other on a cozy couch, drinking hot cocoa and talking while the fireplace crackles. Sounds fun, right?

Topping the list of the coziest Hugge towns in America is Stockholm, Wisconsin. “Stockholm proudly displays its Swedish heritage, from the comforting cuisine to the snug architecture, making it a haven of coziness for those seeking respite from the chill of winter,” MyDatingAdvisor.com states. No. 2 is Stowe, Vermont, and No. 3 is Stanley, Idaho. Rounding out the top five is Ellicottville, New York, at No. 4 and Breckenridge, Colorado, at No. 5.

The highest Florida city on the list is Seaside at No. 133. While it’s nice to see a Florida area make the cut, I really think it should be highest. I mean, our most cuddle-worthy city is No. 133? Not good enough. Find more of the coziest towns here.

5 Florida Beaches Named the Best 'Secret Beaches' in America

  • Shell Key Preserve

    Shell Key Preserve, Florida is ranked No. 2 on the list. That’s amazing! What makes it stand out? According to Family Destinations Guide, “The beach is unspoiled and natural, with no development or buildings, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere.”

    Shell Key Preserve

    Shell Key Preserve is a jewel-in-the-rough that few people take the time to experience. A 1,828-acre archipelago at the mouth of Tampa Bay off Florida's Gulf Coast, Shell Key Preserve is frequented primarily by birds and other wildlife. For people to get there, they must take a boat to Shell Key, the biggest piece of dry land in the preserve.

  • Lovers Key State Park

    Lovers Key State Park is ranked No. 6 on the list. According to the official Florida State Parks website, the park “protects some of the most pristine barrier islands in Southwest Florida.” It also features “over two miles of sugar-sand beaches.”

    Lovers Key State Park

    Once a collection of secluded barrier islands reachable only by boat, Lovers Key, in recent years, has become a romantic destination for spectacular, beachside weddings.

  • Dry Tortugas National Park

    Dry Tortugas National Park is ranked No. 9 on the list. According to the park’s official website, “This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands.” It’s also accessible only by boat or seaplane.

    Dry Tortugas National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

  • Boneyard Beach

    Boneyard Beach is ranked No. 10 on the list. According to the Florida State Parks website, it “is a favorite Jacksonville retreat and close-kept secret.” It also offers three miles of shoreline along the Nassau Sound.

    Boneyard Beach

    Escape the hustle of the city shore and explore a wilder side of Jacksonville at a one-of-a-kind beach at Big Talbot Island State Park.

  • Navarre Beach

    Navarre Beach is ranked No. 13 on the list. According to the Visit Florida website, “Navarre, a compact beach community found just east of Pensacola at the far northwestern tip of the state, beckons with 12 miles of pristine white shoreline.”

    Navarre Florida - Vacation Guide & Attractions in Navarre FL

    Nestled between Gulf Islands National Seashore and Navarre Beach County Park, the beach community of Navarre offers solitude and simplicity. Relaxation is the main attraction here.

  • Source

    This study comes from the Family Destination Guide. They surveyed 3,000 families in the United States to find the hidden beaches they most want to visit in summer 2023. Find the full list here.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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