Travel Guide

How to plan a beach vacation that minimizes environmental impact, from choosing certified eco-accommodations and reef-safe sunscreen to reducing plastic use, supporting local economies, and practicing responsible snorkeling and diving.

We ran identical beach trip searches on Expedia and Booking.com to compare pricing, package deals, loyalty programs, cancellation policies, and customer service. Here is which platform wins for each type of beach booking.

Updated 2026 honest guide to the Caribbean's real nude beaches. The French and Dutch islands deliver — Orient Bay (Saint Martin), Pointe Tarare (Guadeloupe), Sorobon (Bonaire). Mexico's Riviera Maya has Hidden Beach. Antigua has Eden Beach. The Anglo islands are textile-only. Country-by-country breakdown plus itinerary planning.

Montenegro's 294-kilometer Adriatic coast runs from the fjord-like Bay of Kotor to the 12-kilometer sands of Ulcinj. Medieval walled towns, clear water, and prices 40-50% below neighboring Croatia make it one of Europe's best coastal values.

A field guide to the beach vacation mistakes that ruin trips: booking peak season, skipping sunscreen protocol, ignoring rip currents, overpaying through hotel excursion desks, and the art of doing less so you enjoy more.

Mexico has one legal nude beach (Zipolite in Oaxaca) and a handful of clothing-optional resorts along the Riviera Maya. Here is what each option delivers, what the legal grey areas look like, and how to plan your trip.

The best beginner surf camps from Costa Rica to Bali to Morocco, with week-long package prices, instructor ratios, wave conditions, and a realistic breakdown of what your first week of surfing will look like.

Mallorca's 260+ beaches range from mountain-backed northern coves to Caribbean-colored southern sand. This guide covers the standout beaches by coast — the dramatic north (Formentor, Sa Calobra), the turquoise east coast calas (Mondragó, Varques), and the white sand south (Es Trenc) — with driving, parking, and seasonal advice.

Skip the boat trip. The best Caribbean snorkeling happens at beaches where healthy reef starts within 50 feet of shore. This guide identifies the top shore-entry snorkeling beaches across 7 islands, with specific marine life sightings, gear advice, and entry costs.

A practical, no-nonsense guide to your first clothing-optional beach visit -- what the nervousness actually feels like, what to bring, the etiquette rules that matter, photography policies, and how to choose the right beach for a first-timer.

Everything you need to know about beaches along the Riviera Maya, covering Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, and Xpu-Ha, with honest advice on sargassum, prices, cenotes, and the best months to visit.

From the Mediterranean shores of Ibiza's Platja des Cavallet to the countercultural stretch of Vancouver's Wreck Beach, these 15 clothing-optional beaches rank among the world's best. Includes legal status, atmosphere, etiquette, and practical access information for each.

Beach day trips from ten major European cities, from Barcelona to Sitges and Lisbon to Cascais to Athens' Athenian Riviera and Rome's Sperlonga, with train logistics, costs, water temperatures, and honest assessments of each destination.

Australia has roughly 30 recognized clothing-optional beaches across its coastline. Here are the seven best, with state-by-state legal breakdowns, UV safety warnings, and practical access details.

France built the modern naturist movement, and its beaches and village naturiste resorts remain the world's best-developed infrastructure for clothing-optional holidays. Seven destinations from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, with pricing and practical details.

The best pink sand beaches in Bermuda, covering Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay, Elbow Beach, Jobson's Cove, Tobacco Bay, and Church Bay. Includes the science behind the pink sand, seasonal advice, and how to get around an island that doesn't allow tourist car rentals.

Sand forces stabilizer muscles to work overtime and burns 1.6 times more energy than a firm surface. This full-body beach workout covers lower body, upper body, core, and cardio intervals using nothing but bodyweight, with scaling options for beginners and advanced athletes.

Sri Lanka's two coastlines operate on opposite monsoon schedules, making the island a year-round beach destination. This guide compares both coasts on surf quality, swimming conditions, development level, and costs to help you choose the right side for your trip.