Travel Guide

From the world-class point breaks of Taghazout to the windy kitesurfing beach at Essaouira, Morocco's Atlantic coast delivers quality surf and beach culture at prices that undercut most European and Caribbean destinations by 60-70%.

Northern France's 1,000+ kilometers of coastline include chalk cliffs at Etretat, pink granite boulders in Brittany, D-Day landing beaches, and walled cities like Saint-Malo. Cooler water, fewer crowds, and the best seafood in France.

Southern Australia’s beaches trade tropical warmth for dramatic coastline — orange-lichened boulders at the Bay of Fires, the perfect arc of Wineglass Bay, the limestone gorges of the Great Ocean Road, and the wildlife beaches of Kangaroo Island. Cold water, wild scenery, and almost no crowds.

Everything you need to know about beaches in Koh Phi Phi and Krabi Province, including Maya Bay's new restrictions, Railay's rock climbing scene, snorkeling spots, ferry costs, and the best months to visit.

Everything you need to start surf fishing: rod and reel setup for under $200, how to read sandbars and troughs, the best baits by region from sand fleas in Florida to bloodworms in New England, and why tides matter more than anything else.

A guide to beaches where wildlife takes center stage: sea turtle nesting in Tortuguero, whale encounters in Baja, Komodo dragons in Indonesia, puffins in Northumberland, and practical tips for ethical wildlife watching at the coast.

Cheap beach flights follow patterns: the right search tools, optimal booking windows, budget carriers by region, and strategic use of credit card points. This guide covers Google Flights, Going deal alerts, Skiplagged, positioning flights, error fares, and airline-specific strategies from Spirit to AirAsia.

A practical guide to flying standby and finding cheap flights to beach destinations, covering same-day change policies for Delta, United, American, and Southwest, buddy pass strategies, error fares, and positioning flight tactics.

A global guide to the best beach running and jogging routes, covering 12 destinations across six continents with distances, surface conditions, and practical tips for running on sand safely and effectively.

Destination beach weddings cost $8,000-$15,000 on average and require navigating permits, legal requirements, and weather plans. This guide covers top destinations from Jamaica to Bali, resort package details, independent vendor sourcing, guest logistics, and a real cost breakdown for a 30-guest Riviera Maya wedding.

From the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos to the budget-friendly shores of Goa, these 11 winter beach destinations deliver reliable sun, warm water, and an escape from the cold. Includes flight prices, average temps, crowd levels, and honest assessments of each spot.

Stand-up paddleboarding is the easiest water sport to learn and one of the best ways to explore coastlines. This guide covers stance and paddle technique, inflatable vs hard boards, the best SUP destinations from Lake Tahoe to Thailand, SUP yoga, board types, and gear costs from $300 to $1,200.

Zanzibar offers spice markets, street food, and beaches for 40-60% less than the Maldives. The Maldives delivers overwater villas and world-class diving. This comparison covers costs, beaches, underwater life, and culture to help you decide.

Beach rules vary wildly across cultures — from topless norms in France to tattoo restrictions in Japan, sunbed wars in the Mediterranean, smoking bans in Thailand, and photography laws in Germany. This guide covers the unwritten rules that matter most by region.

Tropical rain almost never lasts all day. This guide covers rainy season patterns across the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Central America, plus the best rain-day activities from cenotes and waterfalls to cooking classes, spa days, and covered beach bars.

A comparative guide to the beaches of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, from the resort strips of south Tenerife and Maspalomas to the wild black sand of Playa de Benijo, the urban excellence of Las Canteras, and the remote hikes to Güi Güi, with food, transport, and year-round weather logistics.

The Azores deliver a different kind of beach trip: volcanic black sand, natural hot springs flowing into the ocean, crater-lake swimming pools, and some of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in Europe, all at prices well below mainland Portugal.

From the GoPro Hero 12 to the DJI Osmo Action 4, OM System TG-7, waterproof phone cases, and underwater mirrorless housings, this guide covers tested gear for snorkeling, surfing, and underwater photography with real-world performance notes and pricing.