Step back to 1903 — when Dr. James Munyon turned this island into a tropical health retreat, building the grand 21-room Hotel Hygeia. Guests came by boat to sip his famous ‘Paw-Paw Elixir’ (fermented papaya juice) and soak in what he called the island’s ‘fountain of youth.’ 🌴✨ For 14 years, it was a luxurious escape… until 1917, when a fire reduced the hotel to ashes. Dr. Munyon passed away the next year, leaving only the island’s wild beauty behind. Today, Munyon Island is part of John D. MacA