If you’re wondering how this particular ranking was determined, it took more than just a trip to the beach. Researchers used five years of satellite data to narrow down the long list to 39 beaches ...

There are two main things people look for when choosing the perfect beach destination: soft, sugar-white sand and sparkling, crystal-clear water. Everything else—great restaurants, quaint shops, and ...

Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier islands; in a state facing increasing commercialization of natural areas, it’s ...