There is a moment, just before you jump into a body of water, when you brace yourself for the inevitable chill. Poised on the gunwale, wearing a mask and fins, I clench my teeth and leap. But as I ...

July and August mark the height of the summer tourist season in the Florida Keys. It’s when thousands of families and students descend on the island chain for some R&R. Special events fill the ...

An easy drive from Miami, the Florida Keys have a reputation for their laid-back and somewhat rustic nature. But you just have to know where to look to find the finer things. The Marker ...

Never having experienced the resort lifestyle, I went straight to the state with the most beachfront hotels to compare two typical options—during peak spring break. Welcome to Beach Week, our annual ...