The Palm Beaches may not be the seashell capital of the world like Sanibel Island, but don't let that stop you. Here's where to look for shells in PBC.

Most of the reefs that stretch between the Sebastian and Fort Pierce inlets are within 50-75 feet from shore — close enough to swim to them. Humiston Beach Park has bathrooms, showers and lifeguards.

From a two-day expedition in the Arctic to a wild weekend in New York, these travel writers know how to spend their time off ...