Have you ever seen an ibis? These magnificent creatures are tropical water birds with distinctive curved beaks. Their favorite hunting...

One of the tropical reef fish that I get excited to see on a Caribbean getaway or escape to the Florida Keys is the Bluehead Wrasse....

Nothings says “tropical island” or Caribbean sea like a gorgeously pink conch shell. These wonders of nature always bring a smile to my...

In our third post celebrating the remarkable creatures found on coral reefs and in the ocean, we’re focusing on the Hawksbill Sea Turtle....

Is there any fish on the reef as mysterious and charming as the seahorse? It’s hard to think of any other creature as irresistible as...

When people think “Miami,” nature trails don’t necessarily leap to mind. But one discovery I’ve made? Not only are there some interesting...

One of our favorite activities on an Island Runaway -- to Caribbean islands or the Florida Keys -- is exploring the tropical reef....

Nothing says “tropical island” like a hibiscus flower. Even the name seems to conjure the warm breezes of Caribbean or South Pacific...

Have you ever seen a dolphin in the wild? Maybe while snorkeling on a Caribbean getaway? There's nothing like the thrill of spotting that...

Living in Florida, we can’t help but love manatees. These odd-looking but endearing, grey creatures remind the Island Runaways duo...