Travel Guide

A 12-hour flight to a beach destination can either ruin your first two days or deposit you ready to swim. Seat selection, hydration strategy, sleep aids, and jet lag management make the difference. Here is the complete guide to long-haul beach travel.

A guide to Grenada's beaches covering Grand Anse, Morne Rouge, the volcanic sands of Bathway, the underwater sculpture park at Moliniere, turtle nesting at Levera, plus the Gouyave Fish Fry, spice plantation tours, dive sites, and practical travel tips for the Spice Island.

Practical strategies for scoring free beach resort upgrades, from loyalty program status and the $20 sandwich trick to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso advisors, and polite persistence at the front desk.

A complete guide to the Whitsunday Islands — from Whitehaven Beach's silica sand and Hill Inlet's tidal art to multi-day sailing trips, reef snorkeling at Hardy Reef, and island resort options.

Turquoise calas, UNESCO mountain trails, and Balearic wine cellars — Mallorca beaches span 200+ options from wild cliff coves to family-friendly resort strips. This guide covers the island beyond the package-tour image.

San Andrés Island's Sea of Seven Colors is backed by one of the Americas' largest barrier reefs. From the natural aquarium at El Acuario to the Raizal seafood stew rondón, this guide covers Colombia's most remote Caribbean destination.

Langkawi beach-by-beach: Cenang's duty-free strip, Tanjung Rhu's karst-backed sand, Datai Bay's luxury resorts, plus the Sky Bridge cable car, Kilim mangrove tours, and island-hopping prices. Includes car rental costs, hawker center recommendations, and seasonal weather patterns.

A history of nudism from German Freikörperkultur in the 1900s through American legal battles to the current state of naturism, with coverage of Cap d'Agde's transformation, Black's Beach politics, and the smartphone-era challenges facing nude recreation.

A guide to Antigua's beaches and sailing covering Dickenson Bay, Jolly Beach, Galleon Beach at Nelson's Dockyard, Half Moon Bay, and the secluded Rendezvous Bay, plus day charter options, Antigua Sailing Week, dining from Sheer Rocks to Roti King, and practical travel tips.

Puerto Vallarta wraps around Banderas Bay where jungle mountains crash into the Pacific. Boat-access beaches, humpback whale watching from December through March, and street tacos at $2 make this one of Mexico's most rewarding coastal cities.

A worldwide guide to nude-friendly hotels and resorts, from the naturist beaches of Vera Playa to the lifestyle resorts of the Riviera Maya, with clear labeling of what each property actually offers.

Tofo Beach Mozambique offers year-round whale shark encounters, manta ray diving, and a backpacker-friendly atmosphere along Inhambane Province's golden coast. This guide covers dive sites, accommodation, and how to reach Africa's marine megafauna capital.

From Koh Lipe's crystal water near the Malaysian border to Hua Hin's local Thai beach culture, a guide to Thailand's best beaches beyond overcrowded Phuket, with transport logistics, dive costs, and real pricing.

The city beaches of Cartagena are crowded and murky, but the islands offshore are a different world. From Playa Blanca's white sand to the Rosario Islands' coral reefs, this guide covers every beach option within reach of Colombia's most visited city.

How to visit the Maldives for $80-$130 per day instead of $2,000: local island guesthouses, public ferry routes, whale shark excursions, and practical tips on alcohol, dress codes, and avoiding expensive seaplane transfers.

Barcelona beaches put 4.5 kilometers of free public sand within Metro distance of Gaudi, Gothic Quarter tapas bars, and La Boqueria market. From Barceloneta's crowds to Bogatell's calm, this guide covers every stretch.

A guide to the world’s best cliff jumping spots including Rick’s Café in Jamaica, South Point Hawaii, Stiniva in Croatia, and more, with jump heights, safety tips, and practical access information.

A guide to clothing-optional campgrounds near beaches across North America and Europe, covering De Anza Springs, Bare Oaks, Euronat, Valalta, and more, with etiquette rules and honest first-timer advice.