In the Southernmost part of the United States, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic, we find the Florida Keys: a coral cay archipelago formed of 1700 islands, 250 kilometres long. It’s a veritable paradise, attracting more than 3 million tourists a year, including the American mega-rich.
In this film, we discover the extravagant party “fantasy fest”, where the only rule is to lose yourself and have fun, and at the other end of the spectrum, the religious activists who oppose the hedonistic celebration. We also meet José, pushed out of his home by rising rents, as a result of the region’s popularity. Some Floridians, already made homeless, live in makeshift camps on an abandoned island.
We learn of the severe hurricanes and the effects of global warming on the beautiful natural environment: shore erosion and the decline of the barrier reef, and meet the people trying to help.
Thousands of Americans have left everything behind to explore the USA from behind the wheel. Far removed from previous generations, these #Vanlife travellers are nomadic workers, hyperconnected to the world around them.
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We profile two of the best known winter resorts in the world: Gastaad and Isghgl.
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The resort island of Saint Barth has an international reputation for luxury and grandeur. Before the 1960s, its 2000 inhabitants lived off of fishing and artisanal crafts. Today, Saint Barth holds a different story altogether… We meet the workers who toil behind the scenes to keep this deluxe island afloat.
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