Travel Guide

A guide to the Whitsunday Islands, from Whitehaven Beach's pure silica sand and Hill Inlet tidal patterns to Great Barrier Reef snorkeling at Hardy Reef, multi-day sailing options, and hidden beaches at Tongue Bay and Butterfly Bay, with stinger season precautions and practical logistics.

Bora Bora and the Maldives both deliver turquoise lagoons and overwater luxury, but they are fundamentally different destinations. This comparison covers flights, villa quality, diving, food, culture, and total trip cost to help you choose the right one.

Grenada's 45 beaches range from the two-mile sweep of Grand Anse to turtle-nesting Levera and the world's first underwater sculpture park. A compact, nutmeg-scented island with no cruise-port chaos and some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling.

The best beaches in the Peloponnese, covering Voidokilia, Simos Beach, Foneas in the Mani, Kalogria's pine-backed sands, and the cliff-backed shores near Leonidio. An alternative to the Greek islands with better prices, fewer crowds, and ancient ruins within driving distance.

Seven Mile Beach is the headliner, but Cemetery Beach has better snorkeling, Owen Island on Little Cayman is deserted, and the Kittiwake wreck sits in diveable depth off the west coast. Plus Stingray City ethics, the turtle farm debate, and why May is the value month.

The best beach resorts now include water parks rivaling standalone attractions. From Atlantis Bahamas with its 141-acre Aquaventure to Beaches Turks and Caicos with slides included in the all-inclusive rate, these resorts deliver beach and water park in one stay.

Morocco delivers consistent winter surf, $5 tagines, and 300-meter right-hand point breaks within a 3-hour flight of Europe. This guide covers every break worth surfing from Taghazout to Essaouira, with camp prices starting at EUR 250 per week.

From the surf breaks of Fistral to the turquoise water of Kynance Cove, Devon and Cornwall hold the best beaches in England. A guide to the top spots on both the Atlantic and Channel coasts, with practical tips on tides, parking, and pasties.

Ha'apai's deserted white sand, humpback whale swimming in Vava'u, Lalomanu's beachfront fale sleeping, and To Sua's 30-meter ocean trench. Plus the Sunday shutdown, inter-island logistics, and what fa'a Samoa means for visitors.

Aitutaki's lagoon is the postcard, but Rarotonga's reef snorkeling at Titikaveka and Muri Beach's kayak-to-motu lagoon make the Cook Islands a two-island trip. Plus getting there via Auckland or LA, ika mata worth eating, and realistic daily budgets.

A guide to the Caribbean's best beachfront restaurants with real prices, specific dishes to order, and practical tips for eating well from Jamaica to the Bahamas to the Lesser Antilles.

Matira Beach is Bora Bora's only public beach and it's free. Beyond that: Moorea's overwater bungalows at half the Bora Bora price, Tikehau's pink sand atoll, Rangiroa's world-class diving, and why French Polynesia's pension system is the key to affording any of it.

Everything you need to pack for a beach trip and nothing you don't. This guide covers reef-safe sunscreen brands, the bring-vs-rent decision for snorkel gear, beach-specific medications, and a condensed packing checklist for carry-on or checked bag travelers.

Maui's beaches range from the resort polish of Ka'anapali and Wailea to Big Beach's powerful shore break and Ho'okipa's afternoon turtle haul-out. Plus Molokini snorkeling, whale season timing, and what to know about Lahaina's post-fire recovery.

Which hotel loyalty program is best for beach vacationers, comparing Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Hyatt World of Hyatt, and IHG One Rewards on beach resort portfolios, point values, elite status benefits, credit card earning rates, and all-inclusive redemption options.

Where to spend Christmas and New Year on the beach: Caribbean classics (Barbados, St. Barts), Southeast Asian alternatives (Koh Samui, Goa), Indian Ocean options (Mauritius, Zanzibar), and Mexico. Includes peak-season pricing, booking strategies, and where to find holiday-period value.

Hvar delivers yacht-club energy and organized beach clubs at premium prices. Korcula offers a medieval old town, rare Grk wine, and sandy beaches at 30-40% less. This guide compares beaches, costs, and nightlife on both Croatian islands.

The Maldives atoll by atoll: whale sharks in South Ari, manta ray feeding in Baa's UNESCO biosphere, $50/night guesthouses on local islands, and the seaplane logistics that determine where you end up sleeping.