Travel Guide

Oxybenzone and octinoxate are killing coral reefs worldwide. This guide covers which destinations have banned chemical sunscreens, tested recommendations for mineral alternatives from Sun Bum to Raw Elements, SPF myths, and practical reapplication strategies for beach days and snorkeling.

Since 2011, massive sargassum blooms have transformed Caribbean beach travel. This guide covers peak seaweed months, the hardest-hit beaches from Tulum to Barbados, reliably clear alternatives like Aruba and the Cayman Islands, real-time tracking tools, and resort cleanup policies worth checking before you book.

Jamaica's all-inclusive resorts range from $150 to $1,000+ per night, and the difference is enormous. This guide covers what you actually get at each price tier, the best resorts in Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios, and when independent travel beats the wristband.

From Floyd's Pelican Bar floating off Jamaica to conch shacks in Turks and Caicos, these Caribbean beach bars deliver cold drinks, fresh-grilled fish, and the kind of atmosphere that only happens when you put a bar on the sand.

A guide to Australia's best beach resorts, from qualia on Hamilton Island to Cable Beach Club in Broome — with stinger season warnings, road trip distances, and an honest take on what justifies the price.

Learn how to plan a multi-stop beach trip with practical strategies for route building, open-jaw flights, carry-on packing, and budgeting across Thailand, Greece, Mexico, and more.

A guide to the best beach towns with co-working spaces for remote workers, covering Canggu, Koh Lanta, Tarifa, Lagos, Tamarindo, and Florianopolis. Includes co-working membership costs, internet reliability, digital nomad visa requirements, and realistic monthly budgets.

A guide to Fiji's best beach resorts, from Likuliku's overwater bures to Mantaray's budget dorms — with inter-island transfer logistics, kava ceremony etiquette, and honest pricing across every tier.

Beach wellness retreats from $400 yoga weeks in Bali to $2,000+ Ayurvedic programs in Sri Lanka: what each type involves, how to verify instructor qualifications, real costs, and a DIY approach that delivers wellness benefits without the retreat price tag.

From the 20-mile urban beach at Da Nang to the white sand of Phu Quoc and the exclusive Con Dao islands, Vietnam's 2,000-mile coastline offers remarkable variety at budget-friendly prices. This guide covers the best beaches region by region with costs, weather windows, and transport details.

A guide to the Dominican Republic's best beach resorts across Punta Cana, Samaná, and Puerto Plata — from Cap Cana's luxury enclaves to boutique properties on Playa Cosón, with tipping norms and regional comparisons.

A guide to Costa Rica's best beach resorts, from the Four Seasons on Papagayo to Lapa Rios on the Osa Peninsula — with sustainability ratings, rainy season pricing, and the Pacific-vs-Caribbean divide.

Three coastlines, a dozen beaches, and all reachable from central Lisbon in under 45 minutes. Covers Carcavelos to Cascais by train, Costa da Caparica by bus, and the dramatic Sintra coast by car, with surf conditions, restaurant recommendations, and seasonal tips.

These two U.S. territories in the western Pacific deliver white-sand beaches, world-class snorkeling, and unique Chamorro culture — all on American soil with no passport required. Here are the best beaches on Guam and Saipan.

Maui's coastline offers dramatically different beach experiences depending on the shore — calm west-side resort beaches, wide south-side sand at Mākena, wind-swept north-shore surf breaks, and hidden coves along the road to Hāna. This guide covers the standout beaches with parking logistics, water safety, and seasonal timing.

Kauai ranges from the engineered calm of Lydgate’s rock pools to the roadless Na Pali Coast, where the only beach access is an 11-mile cliff trail. This guide covers the north shore’s snorkeling, the south shore’s sunshine, and the remote western sand of Polihale.

A coast-by-coast guide to Barbados beaches, comparing the calm, turquoise west coast (Mullins, Paynes Bay, Gibbes) with the wild Atlantic east coast (Bathsheba, Cattlewash, Bottom Bay) and the south coast sweet spot, covering surfing, turtle snorkeling, rum shop culture, and practical transport tips.

The Maldives for every budget: from $40/night guesthouses on Maafushi and Dhigurah to luxury resorts like Soneva Fushi, with real costs for transfers, meals, activities, and the beaches you can actually access at each price point.