Travel Guide

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.

A guide to the best beach hostels in Thailand, Bali, the Philippines, and the Gili Islands — from $6 dorms to boutique pods, with booking tips, safety advice, and the party-vs-chill breakdown.

Croatia's Adriatic coastline delivers extraordinary water clarity and dramatic coastal scenery. This guide covers Zlatni Rat, Stiniva Beach, Dubrovnik's beaches, Hvar island, the Makarska Riviera, and Zadar with practical tips on water shoes, ferry schedules, and the best months to visit.

How to find legitimate beachfront Airbnbs worldwide, from Tulum and Bali to the Greek islands and Dominican Republic — with pricing strategies, cleaning fee math, and red flags to avoid.

The world's most iconic beach bars are not about expensive cocktails or Instagram aesthetics. They are about location, character, and the feeling of cold drink in hand with sand between your toes. This guide covers 14 standout beach bars from Nevis to Bali.

The best beaches across Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, including Bazaruto Island's massive dune coast, Benguerra's lodge beaches and Pansy Island sandbar, and the budget-friendly shores of Magaruque. Covers diving, access routes, and seasonal advice.

The best beach glamping resorts from Australia's Ningaloo Reef to Tulum's coast — comparing Sal Salis, Habitas, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, and more, with honest pricing and a glamping-vs-camping breakdown.

The best beaches in Cozumel for snorkeling: Palancar Reef, El Cielo's starfish sandbar, Money Bar's shore-entry reef, and the wild east coast, with real costs, equipment tips, and marine park rules for protecting the reef.

A guide to beach resorts and destinations that genuinely welcome dogs — from Loews Hotels and Kimpton Surfcomber to San Diego's off-leash beaches and European dog-friendly shores.

A guide to the world’s best scuba diving beaches including Bonaire, Cozumel, Sipadan, Koh Tao, and more, with dive costs, operator recommendations, and tips for both beginners and certified divers.