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Hero versus villain is the plot of some of the greatest stories ever told. We have this natural inclination to root for the hero; to see the good guys save the day so the world can live in peace and harmony. While heroes come in many different forms, there’s one that is constantly fighting to keep us safe, provide food, and support our economy: the intrepid coral reef.

Boating is good for you. No, really — author and marine biologist, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols conducted research that found that people experience emotional, behavioral, and psychological benefits of being near, in, on, or under water.

Enjoying the Florida Keys from land is fun, but have you ever gone on a sailing trip from Key West? Chartering a catamaran from The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West is your gateway to explore the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world. And it’s right at our fingertips!
The Florida barrier reef extends 221 miles along the southeast coast, from Key Biscayne to the Dry Tortugas. The best way to explore the reef is to book a yacht charter from Key West and take your time exploring different islands a...

What’s an inner battle that you struggle with before a vacation? If you answered ‘what to pack’... same. For the organized, creating a packing list is like riding a roller coaster at Six Flags. It’s exhilarating. For the rest of us, it’s daunting. Should you bring a pair of sneakers? Will you actually wear a nice shirt? And will the hotel have toothpaste? These are the questions we need answers to.

Proofread FRANK Magazine Issue 3, plus wrote 2 articles for print.

Florida is home to some of the best dive sites in the United States. Along the 1,350 miles of coastline and below the warm surface of the water, you can discover colorful marine life, old shipwrecks, and well-preserved coral reefs. Swap your Grateful Diver UV shirt for the wetsuit and jump in — here are the best wrecks for scuba diving in Florida.

Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote and isolated parks in North America. It’s located 70 miles west of Key West and only accessible by boat or seaplane. The park is open 24/7, and it’s a beautiful destination for exploring, camping, or getting off the grid (there’s no cell service!).

Proofread FRANK Magazine Issue 2, plus wrote 3 advertorials for Denison Yachting, Seakeeper, and Holman Motorcars.

Landing page copy for Click&Boat, one of about 50 landing pages written for the website. Goal to improve SEO.

It may be safe to say that 2020 impacted us all in one way or another. For Brittany Jones, it was a wake-up call. After experiencing loss and navigating a new covid-era world, she decided that life is too short not to be doing what you want to be doing all the time. And for her, that meant being on the water in the Florida Keys.

Even if you’ve never been there before, what do you imagine the island city to look like? If you’re dreaming about teal blue water, swaying green palm trees, bright orange sunsets, and soft white sand beaches then, you’re almost right! The natural beaches in Key West are mostly coral rock so it's different from what most folks picture when they think of a traditional beach. But as locals, we know how to access the other best beaches in Key West.

The pandemic put things into perspective for a lot of folks. For Dave and Lynda, that meant embracing what makes them happy (traveling) and turning it into a lifestyle (onboard their Leopard 45).

San Diego is the gem of Southern California. This sunny city boasts excellent food, educational museums, whale watching, and year-round sailing. San Diego Bay is protected by land, with a harbor that spills into the Pacific Ocean. A mild climate and steady winds make San Diego a desirable destination for boating.

It was the year 1920 when Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act was written and placed into law. Most commonly known as the Jones Act, Section 27 is a federal law that requires vessels operating in coastwise commerce (meaning, to operate commercially) to be built in the United States. That means a foreign-built vessel cannot be used for commercial charters where crew, food, and/or fuel are provided along with the boat....

Sun, beach, yacht, food, water sports, family, friends — the perfect vacation doesn’t exis… actually, it does. Chartering a superyacht or traveling on your private yacht means you can enjoy all of the above. Amenities such as a jacuzzi, wet bar, gym, toys, tender, and spacious accommodations are sure to make you and your guests feel comfortable and relaxed. But it’s the excursions that add a fun twist to a relaxing vacation.