Travel Guide

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.

Japan has 18,000 miles of coastline and a beach culture that deserves far more attention than it gets. From the Kerama Blue waters of Okinawa to the seasonal beach houses of Kamakura and the art-island shores of the Seto Inland Sea, this guide covers a coastline most travelers overlook.

A guide to Europe's best beach destinations accessible by train, covering routes from Paris to Nice, Madrid to Barcelona, Rome to Puglia, Lisbon to the Algarve, and Athens to the Pelion. Includes travel times, advance fare prices, and the beaches waiting at each station.

Everything you need to know about Menorca's beaches, including the famous south-coast coves, the wild north coast, the Cami de Cavalls trail, and practical advice on parking, food, and the best months to visit this UNESCO Biosphere island.

Beach festivals where the coastal setting is essential to the experience — electronic music on the Adriatic, all-night parties on Thai beaches, couscous competitions on Sicilian sand, big wave surfing on Oahu, and Carnival blocos along Copacabana. With dates, costs, and planning logistics.

Great beachcombing requires the right beaches. Sanibel Island produces 250+ shell species, Fort Bragg's Glass Beach delivers polished sea glass, and Seaham in England offers rare multi-colored finds. Here are the best spots for collectors.

Genuine beachfront hotels for under $100 per night exist from Cambodia to Greece to Kenya. This guide covers the best of them with verified prices, shoulder-season timing, and the search strategies that surface these deals before they fill up.

The best beaches in Sardinia from La Pelosa to Cala Goloritzé, covering the Costa Smeralda, east coast hiking beaches, the quartz grains of Is Arutas, food and wine essentials, car rental logistics, and why avoiding August changes everything about a Sardinia trip.

Beach camping requires different gear and planning than mountain camping. This guide covers sand-proof equipment, the best US beach campsites from Assateague Island to the Channel Islands, and practical tips for tides, wind, wildlife, and leave-no-trace principles.

From the hidden lagoons of El Nido to the reformed white sand of Boracay and the surf breaks of Siargao, the Philippines packs extraordinary beach diversity into 7,641 islands at prices that make it one of Asia's best-value destinations.

Protect your skin on beach vacations with this travel-friendly skincare routine, including sunscreen strategies, after-sun repair products, and a TSA-compliant kit list with prices.

The best beaches on the Amalfi Coast from Positano to Cetara, covering the lido system and spiaggia libera sections, Fornillo's local feel, Atrani's quiet charm, Praiano's sunset beach, the Emerald Grotto, SITA bus logistics, ferry routes, and practical cost breakdowns.

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.