Travel Guide

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.

London is 90 minutes from the golden sand of Camber Sands, 2 hours from the Jurassic Coast's Lulworth Cove, and 3 hours from Woolacombe's Atlantic surf. This guide covers the best beaches by driving time, with parking, food, and the honest truth about English water temperature.

Mauritius wraps its beaches in a coral reef lagoon that keeps the water calm and the snorkeling close to shore. Le Morne's mountain backdrop, Flic en Flac's local energy, Blue Bay's marine park, and the case for visiting in September.

A guide to Raja Ampat's beaches and coastal landscapes, from Kabui Bay's karst formations and Misool's hidden lagoons to the lesser-known Banda Islands, Kei Islands, and Togean Islands of eastern Indonesia, with practical logistics for reaching one of the most remote beach destinations on Earth.

Working remotely from the beach requires more than a laptop and a good view. This guide ranks 8 coastal cities on practical nomad criteria: internet speed (50+ Mbps minimum), coworking spaces, digital nomad visa availability, cost of living, and actual beach quality.

Zanzibar's east coast disappears at low tide while the north coast stays swimmable all day. A beach-by-beach breakdown covering Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje's kitesurfing scene, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, and $5 seafood dinners at Forodhani Night Market.

Madeira itself is volcanic cliffs, not sand. The real beach is Porto Santo (9-km golden crescent, 40 min by ferry). On Madeira proper: Seixal black sand, Calheta imported sand, Porto Moniz lava pools.