The beaches were beautiful, and a welcome respite from cold, cold Boston. Now it’s time for my confession: After a few days of exploring, I was charmed by the town in a way I wasn’t expecting.

From secluded state parks to action-packed stretches of sand, these are the best family beaches in Florida.

This little Sunshine State beach town has it all.

Sargassum, which is a macro algae releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia when it breaks down, giving off a rotten egg smell ...