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Shell Key Preserve is a 1,800-acre coastal sanctuary near St. Petersburg, Florida, known for secluded white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can spot dolphins, manatees, ...

Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + ...