KEY WEST — Making music with a conch (pronounced "konk") shell might seem unusual, but several dozen people tried it during the weekend's annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in the Florida Keys.

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Many Caribbean people who have enjoyed conch fritters, a nice fresh conch salad or conch stew probably have not made the connection that this meat was harvested from a beautiful conch shell. Conch ...

From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, lesser-known tropical islands are offering travelers pristine beaches, unique cultures, and crowd-free adventures. These hidden gems often require extra effort ...