Travel Guide

Lombok broken down: the south coast's white-sand bays and beginner surf, Gili Trawangan's diving and parties, Gili Meno's underwater sculptures, Mount Rinjani's crater rim trek, and practical details on fast boats from Bali, motorbike rental, and dry season timing.

Punta del Este transforms from a quiet town of 25,000 into a destination for half a million each summer. From Playa Mansa's calm waters to José Ignacio's celebrity-chef restaurants and Cabo Polonio's off-grid isolation, here's Uruguay's full beach playbook.

The Canary Islands offer year-round beach weather with volcanic landscapes unlike any other European destination. This guide covers the best beaches on Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote — from Saharan sand dunes and black lava beaches to sheltered turquoise coves — with travel logistics and seasonal details.

From San Diego's free beach wheelchair program to Barcelona's assisted bathing service, here's a practical guide to beach accessibility for wheelchair users -- what works, what doesn't, and how to plan ahead.

A guide to St. Thomas beaches covering Magens Bay, Coki Beach snorkeling, Sapphire Beach, Lindquist Beach, Hull Bay surfing, Charlotte Amalie duty-free shopping, day trips to St. John and the British Virgin Islands, restaurant picks, and practical tips on driving, cruise ship schedules, and the best time to visit.

Croatia's sunniest island delivers Adriatic swimming at its clearest, from the Pakleni Islands' pine-shaded coves to Hvar Town's sunset-facing rocks. Add lavender fields, serious wine, and 2,726 sunshine hours per year.

Vanuatu beaches span from Champagne Beach's fizzing volcanic sand to Tanna's black-sand hot springs, with the world's largest accessible wreck dive, blue holes, and Mount Yasur's nightly lava show. This guide covers the best islands, dive sites, and cultural experiences.

Skip the all-inclusive and go where Jamaicans actually go. From Boston Bay's jerk shacks to Lime Cay's Sunday boat parties, these are Jamaica's best beaches beyond the resort fences.

How to find legitimate last-minute beach vacation deals: Google Flights Explore for cheap flights, HotelTonight for discounted rooms, and the specific destinations (Mexico, Thailand, Portugal) where last-minute booking works best. Includes strategies for flexible travelers and warnings about when last-minute doesn't save money.

Montañita packs serious surf, nonstop nightlife, and South America's best-value beach scene into six blocks on Ecuador's Pacific coast. This guide covers the waves, the party, and where to escape both along the Ruta del Sol.

Da Nang's coast from My Khe to Hoi An: beach chairs and surf schools, Marble Mountains' cave pagodas, Son Tra's endangered langurs, Hoi An's tailor shops and lantern streets, and Cham Islands diving. Includes VND prices, Grab transport tips, and month-by-month weather guide.

From pontoon snorkeling to Cod Hole liveaboards, Cairns delivers the best access to the Great Barrier Reef's 2,300 kilometers of coral, plus island day trips and the Daintree Rainforest where reef meets jungle.

A guide to St. Kitts covering South Friars Bay, Cockleshell Bay, the black sands of Dieppe Bay, Brimstone Hill Fortress, the Mount Liamuiga volcano hike, the Scenic Railway, Nevis day trips, and practical tips on dining, transport, and the best time to visit this under-the-radar Caribbean island.

Charleston's barrier island beaches blend wide Atlantic sand with Lowcountry character -- salt marshes, Spanish moss, and dolphins in the creeks. Folly Beach brings the surf, Sullivan's Island keeps it quiet, and downtown delivers some of the best food in the South.

Beyond Cancun's crowded pool parties, spring break travelers can find better beaches, richer culture, and lower costs across the Caribbean, Mexico, and beyond. This guide covers 9 alternatives with specific pricing for flights, accommodation, and nightlife.

Cozumel is two islands in one: calm west-coast beach clubs and raw east-coast surf. From the starfish sandbar at El Cielo to drift diving along Palancar Reef, here's how to navigate the cruise port chaos and find the real island.

São Tomé beaches range from turtle-nesting volcanic sand to transparent rock pools, backed by cocoa plantations and equatorial jungle. This guide covers the best beaches, roça culture, chocolate factories, and how to reach Africa's most overlooked island nation.

Cancun's all-inclusive resorts ranked: Le Blanc for luxury ($550/night), Secrets The Vine for couples ($280), Hyatt Ziva for families ($250), Riu Palace Peninsula for value ($150), and Temptation for parties ($200). Plus Isla Mujeres, cenotes, and Chichen Itza day trips.