Travel Guide

Croatia offers over 1,100 miles of Adriatic coastline with remarkably clear water, medieval coastal towns, and more than 1,200 islands. While the beaches are predominantly pebble rather than sand, the swimming conditions and scenery rank among Europe's finest.

Belize packs the second-largest barrier reef in the world, whale shark aggregations, and Garifuna culture into a country the size of Massachusetts. From the backpacker docks of Caye Caulker to the genuine sand beaches of Placencia, this guide covers four distinct coastal destinations.

The best adults-only beach resorts across the Caribbean and Europe, from quiet cliff-top retreats in Anguilla to all-inclusive swim-up suites in Cancun.

A global guide to the best SUP beaches and waterways, covering Lake Tahoe, Key West, La Jolla, Menorca, Lake Bled, the Algarve's sea caves, Bacalar Lagoon, Caye Caulker, Coron, and Moorea, with rental costs, conditions, and gear advice for traveling paddleboarders.

From the lively sands of Playa Medano to the world-class snorkeling at Chileno Bay and the surf breaks at Costa Azul, here's what you need to know about every major beach in Los Cabos, including which ones are actually safe to swim.

The best beaches across Channel Islands National Park in California, from the kayaking paradise of Scorpion Beach on Santa Cruz to the windswept white sands of Water Canyon on Santa Rosa. Includes boat schedules, hiking routes, and camping logistics.

Langkawi's 99-island archipelago combines duty-free prices, jungle-backed beaches, and warm Andaman Sea water. From the tourist strip of Pantai Cenang to the white sands of Tanjung Rhu, here are the best beaches on Malaysia's island escape.

A resort-by-resort breakdown of the Caribbean's best all-inclusives, from Sandals Royal Barbados to Curtain Bluff in Antigua, with honest details on what's actually included.

Everything you need to know about Zanzibar's beaches from Nungwi's turtle-filled waters to Paje's kitesurfing lagoon, with honest notes on tides, costs, accommodation, and the best time to visit each stretch of coast.

A beach-by-beach guide to Phuket's best resorts, from Amanpuri on Pansea Bay to family-friendly Mai Khao and the local favorite at Nai Harn.

The best beaches in Costa Rica for surfing and relaxation, covering Pacific coast favorites like Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Nosara, Manuel Antonio, and Dominical plus Caribbean gems Puerto Viejo and Cahuita with wave conditions, wildlife, costs, and seasonal advice.

From Tahiti's dramatic black-sand surf beaches to Moorea's luminous white-sand lagoons, these two French Polynesian islands deliver beaches at every extreme. A guide to the best shores on both islands, with prices and practical advice.

The Maldives doesn't require a $1,000-per-night resort. Local island guesthouses on Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, and Dhigurah start at $40/night with the same turquoise water.

The best beaches across French Polynesia from Bora Bora's Matira Beach to Moorea's Temae and Tahiti's volcanic black sand coast, with real costs, getting-there logistics, and why Moorea offers the best value in the islands.

Getting scuba certified on vacation means warm water, clear visibility, and marine life that makes the skills practice feel like a bonus rather than the point. From Koh Tao’s budget dive factories to Cozumel’s drift-diving walls, this guide covers six destinations with ideal certification conditions.

Finding a quality all-inclusive resort under $200/night requires knowing where and when to book. This guide covers the best budget all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, and Turkey, with honest assessments of food quality, beach conditions, and hidden costs.

A zone-by-zone guide to Bali's best beach resorts, from $20 guesthouses in Kuta to cliff-top villas in Uluwatu.

How to plan a beach-focused gap year around the world for $12,000-$18,000, with a 12-month sample route that follows summer across hemispheres, real daily budgets by region, and strategies for accommodation, insurance, and packing.