Flesh‑Eating Bacteria On The Rise While Temperatures Soar: My Jersey Shore Memories Meet Current Heat Crisis

As a kid, I spent summers at the Jersey Shore playing on the beach and body surfing in the ocean. It was fun and healthy—except for the annual pain from sunburn. (Back then, skin cancer awareness wasn’t really a thing.) I believed the ocean had healing powers because that’s what my parents told me. Any…

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Escape The Crowds: Discover Punta Carena, Capri’s Secret Coastal Paradise

Looking to escape the shoulder-to-shoulder tourist throngs that flood Italy’s hotspots? We stumbled upon a hidden slice of paradise during our visit to Capri, the tiny island off the coast of Naples in southern Italy. Capri is just as busy and beloved as any other Italian destination—especially in summer and fall—but the place we discovered…

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Florida Beaches Are Like Wow!

The sights and sounds of paradise. You’ll find it at Ft. Desoto Beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County, Florida.

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A Pleasant Walk In The Park On A Lovely Spring Day

Nothing like the best of both worlds: A tree-lined park of canopy southern oaks and a sandy beach full of sea life. That is the sublime beauty of Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, Florida. My wife and I love walking through this lovely piece of paradise. Play the short video above to see for yourself.

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Unveiling Florida’s Top Spring Break Sunset Hotspots

Grab your flip flops, sunglasses, comfy beach chair, and trusty camera because Florida’s amazing golden hour is not to be missed. Magical sunsets fire up the sky, casting their simmering glow over the rippling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Join the flock in the daily pilgrimage. Stake out a parcel of beach sand for…

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