Battle of the Beach Sands

A beach is a beach, right? Not in Florida! Depending on where you go, the sands will look dark, white or even orange.

A North Florida Secret

Explore this quintessential Northeast Florida beach town and its neighbors from the comfy seat of a beach cruiser.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Experience the Paradise Coast

Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades blend coastline with sophistication: 30 miles of beaches and fine dining, art galleries and boutiques.

A REAL. FUN. BEACH.

Classic family fun has evolved with the times in Panama City Beach. See it for yourself this summer.

Longboat by Boat

A two-hour tour with Captain Kim reveals an island best seen by the seaside.

Celebrate Pensacola Then and Now

Join in the year-long 450th historic celebration for fun both on and off the beach.

Beach Hikes

These coastal walks offer an up-close look at natural Florida and feature some prime places where you can enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

Frisbees to Fossils

Beach bums and history buffs find plenty to like about Bradenton area beaches.

Green by Nature

Mother Nature plays the starring role on the Emerald Coast, where greening is more than a buzzword.

PCB Vacation Style

Settle into a sun-soaked, activity-filled getaway in Panama City Beach.

Sand, Sea and Butterflies

Follow the migrating monarchs to the tranquil, white-sand coast of Navarre Beach.

Beyond the Broadwalk

Make a splash in Hollywood, where water-centric activities dominate your itinerary.

Holiday by the Sea

Delight in a healthy dose of holiday cheer in Delray Beach.

Easy Being Green

Luxury meets green living at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach.

Down the Garden Path

Outdoor pursuits center around sand, shells and stunning scenery on Sanibel Island.

Beach Paradise

With Florida flaunting two of the most stunning coastlines in the world, it took plenty of confidence for the communities of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades to name their personal stretch of coastline the "Paradise Coast." But their confidence is well deserved. Let me introduce you to this magical coastline, my paradise.

Paradise on St. Pete Beach

Two white swans cross our path as my son and I paddle the narrow waterway winding through the Island Grand Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach. Up ahead I see sunlight dancing on a sparkling blue pool while my son spots a giant three-story inflated slide resting on the white sandy beach.

Fort Myers Beach on the Flip Side

The ivory-tower sanctuary of DiamondHead Beach Resort rises like a bookmark between the frivolity and sophisticated beach indulgence that is Fort Myers Beach.

Sunny Treasures of Sand and Sea

Much as Marco Polo had sought adventure and riches in Xanadu, our writer seeks beauty and relaxation in Fort Lauderdale. Join him on his exploration of the "Venice of America" and uncover treasures both on and off the beach.

Quiet Harbor

On a sunny afternoon at The Cove On Ormond Beach, a central east Florida resort on the Atlantic Ocean, children on tubes zoomed down a two-story water slide. A father in Bermuda shorts flipped burgers on a grill. Dozens of resort guests, including myself, lounged around the oceanfront pool.

A Beach for Each

Crystal clear waters, sugar-white sand and sun-kissed skies? getaways to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel are as pleasure-filled as any cruise or Caribbean isle.