Travel Guide

Beach-by-beach coverage of the three main Seychelles islands: Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Includes access details, swimming safety, restaurant picks, accommodation prices, and tips for visiting the Seychelles without overspending.

Beach day trips from Barcelona covering Sitges, Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar's secret coves, Calella de Palafrugell, Begur, Aiguablava, and Cadaqués, with Renfe train logistics, chiringuito culture, and the best months to avoid crowds on the Costa Brava.

The best beaches in Cambodia on Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, and the mainland coast, covering Long Set Beach, Saracen Bay, bioluminescent plankton, Kep's crab market, Rabbit Island, ferry logistics, and practical advice for avoiding Sihanoukville city.

How to deal with sand flies and no-see-ums at beach destinations, from identifying which insect you're dealing with to choosing effective repellents (DEET vs. picaridin vs. natural options), treating bites, and selecting beaches with fewer biting insects.

The best beaches in South Africa covering Cape Town's Clifton, Camps Bay, Muizenberg, and Boulders Beach, KwaZulu-Natal's Umhlanga, the Wild Coast's Coffee Bay, and Jeffrey's Bay surf, with shark spotter details, braai culture, water temperatures, and practical costs.

Modern beach hostels across Southeast Asia deliver air-conditioned dorms, pools, and prime beach locations for under $15 a night. From Koh Phangan to El Nido, here are the best budget stays in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.

The best beaches in New Zealand across both islands, from Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach to Piha's black sand surf, Raglan's legendary lefts, and Abel Tasman's kayak-access coves, with honest water temperature details, freedom camping rules, and road trip logistics.

Colombia's Caribbean coast between Cartagena and Tayrona offers island day trips, jungle-backed national park beaches, and the backpacker beach town of Palomino. This guide covers the route with specific costs in Colombian pesos, transport logistics, safety tips, and a suggested multi-stop itinerary.

Mauritius beach-by-beach: Trou aux Biches for snorkeling, Flic en Flac for diving, Le Morne for kitesurfing, Belle Mare for luxury resorts, and Blue Bay for the best free snorkeling. Includes resort rates in MUR, street food picks, and seasonal advice for the Indian Ocean.

From Copacabana's urban intensity to the turquoise waters of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil's coastline spans 4,600 miles of extraordinary variety. This regional guide covers the northeast's best-kept beaches, Rio's iconic sands, and practical logistics for reaching each destination.

A detailed comparison of the Indian Ocean's three major beach destinations — Zanzibar for culture and budget, Seychelles for pristine natural beauty at premium prices, and Mauritius for polished resort variety — covering beaches, snorkeling, costs, and which island suits which type of traveler.

The best beaches near Tokyo and Osaka, from Kamakura and Enoshima to Chiba's surf coast and Shirahama's white sand and hot springs, with umi no ie culture, BBQ rules, train logistics, and seasonal timing for Japan's compressed summer beach season.

From Bali's coworking-heavy Canggu to the affordable streets of Da Nang and the year-round sunshine of Las Palmas, these 10 beach towns offer the best mix of reliable internet, low costs, and actual beach time for remote workers.

Beach house rentals offer more space, a kitchen, and the feeling of living at the coast rather than visiting it. This guide covers the search process, how to read listings accurately, hidden costs, what to look for by travel group, and the checkout process.

The best beaches in Ecuador and the Galápagos, covering Montañita's surf and nightlife, pristine Los Frailes, remote Mompiche, Galápagos highlights like Tortuga Bay and Gardner Bay, plus logistics, costs, and seasonal planning for both mainland and islands.

The best beaches in Peru, from the tropical northern coast at Máncora, Punta Sal, and Los Órganos to the ancient reed boats of Huanchaco, the world's longest left at Chicama, and the wildlife of Paracas, with ceviche culture, costs, and seasonal advice.

Malta packs golden sand beaches, crystal-clear rocky coves, the famous Blue Lagoon, and world-class diving into an island you can cross in 45 minutes, all connected by EUR 1.50 bus rides. This guide covers where to swim, snorkel, and avoid the worst crowds.

A guide to the world’s best bioluminescent beaches and bays including Mosquito Bay, Luminous Lagoon, the Maldives, and more, with tour prices, best timing, and photography tips for night swimmers.