Author name: Kelly

Kelly is a coastal management specialist turned communicator, sharing the best of coastal destinations. Her goal is to get you to explore more of the world's coastline, and learn how protect it in the process.

How to Spend 48 Hours in Jacksonville, Florida

Beaches and a lazy river? What’s not to love? I touched down in Jacksonville, not knowing what to expect – I have only spent one summer in northeast Florida, in Marineland back in 2015. With less than 48 hours to explore the area, I absolutely adored what I had time to see on this short […]

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The Best Snorkeling Spots in St John, US Virgin Islands

You did it! You finally did it – you booked the flight and your unbelievable vacation rental on the island St. John. Though it’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, you probably picked this Caribbean vacation destination because it’s known for some of the best snorkeling beaches. Like other islands in the Caribbean it

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The best place to see manatees: Crystal River, Florida

If you’ve never seen a manatee in the wild, NOW is the time! Wait…what’s a manatee? Manatees are large aquatic mammals that generally swim slowly and graze on seagrasses. These docile creatures grow between 8-13ft as adults, and in the US you’ll find them primarily in the Southeast US. Crystal River, Florida is known as

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