Shell Key has pristine, powdery white Gulf Coast beaches and an abundance of shells that inspired its name. Originally called ...

Barrier islands protect coasts with dunes. Storms can flatten them. Nature-based, low-cost solutions offer hope.

But it’s not just the mountains that attract visitors. The island is also known for its black sand beaches, which are the result of centuries of volcanic activity. One of the most popular is ...

You'll find the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Gulf Boulevard on the city's barrier island, Sand Key (about 26 miles west of Tampa and 27 miles northwest of St. Petersburg). Another perk?

The Florida Keys are synonymous with sparkling turquoise waters, towering palm trees, striking sunrises and sunsets, and picturesque white sand ... Big Pine Key and the eclectic island of Key ...

The coastal area of Belize is an outstanding natural system consisting of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays, mangrove forests, coastal ...