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Florida Keys snorkeling: beautiful tropical scenes in the continental U.S.

The Florida Keys are a string of islands stretching 120 mi (190 km) off the southern coast of Florida. Key West is at the southwestern tip and is one of the most popular tourist areas. The Keys’ location and topical waters provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. We took a trip to the Florida

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Image of a spotted eagle ray swimming over a coral reef in Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos Snorkeling is the Best We’ve Experienced

Snorkeling and seeing underwater friends were the primary goals of our Turks and Caicos Islands trip. Our Turks and Caicos snorkeling experiences were some of the best we’ve ever had! We’ll focus on Providenciales (Provo), tell you about our experiences, give some advice based on our trip, and detail the best snorkeling in Turks and Caicos

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Image showing the turquoise water at Grace Bay beach in Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos Islands – Beautiful Beaches and Stunning Snorkeling

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are a group of islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. Where is Turks and Caicos? It is a British Overseas Territory located southwest of the Bahamas and north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. English is the official language. The U.S. dollar

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Picture taken from our lounge on Grace Bay Beach at Seven Stars Turks and Caicos showing the view of the sand and the ocean

Seven Stars Turks and Caicos Day Pass – Luxury at the Best Beach in the World

We visited Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands in late February through early March for a week of relaxation, beautiful beaches, stunning ocean views, and snorkeling exploration (which was amazing!). The quieter Turtle Cove area was our choice for our stay since that has the amazing Smith’s Reef nearby for snorkeling. We needed to

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Snorkeler wearing a rash guard and head cover for snorkeling sun protection

Clothing is the Best Snorkeling Sun Protection

Being in the water snorkeling, swimming, and diving is one of our favorite activities. Like many outdoor activities, these expose you to the sun. So if you’re out exploring beautiful places like Dry Tortugas National Park, Turks and Caicos, or Grand Cayman, we’d like to share a suggestion about snorkeling sun protection: wear clothing! What

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Picture from the roof of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park showing the fort wall, moat, and turquoise water

Stunning Beauty and History in Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park is a U.S. national park about 70 mi (112 km) west of Key West in Florida. It is about 100 square miles. The park consists of mostly open water along with seven small islands! It’s home to a 19th-century fort, Fort Jefferson, the site of interesting history, gorgeous clear water, marine

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