Travel Guide

The Philippines offers some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia at bargain prices. This guide covers El Nido, Boracay, Siargao, Coron, Panglao, Bantayan, and Siquijor with real costs, island-hopping logistics, and the best months to visit each destination.

Eight boutique beach hotels across Europe with under 50 rooms and under EUR 400/night, from a converted fish farm in Puglia to a Starck-designed wellness retreat on the French Riviera.

The best beach resorts in Greece, from Costa Navarino's golf courses to Santorini's caldera-edge pools and Ikos Dassia's all-inclusive dining on Corfu.

A price-ranked guide to the world's best overwater bungalow resorts, from $350/night in Malaysia to $3,000+ in the Maldives and Bora Bora.

How to negotiate prices at beach markets from Bali to Morocco to Mexico: region-specific haggling norms, a five-step bargaining framework, the ethics of bargaining with local vendors, and practical tips for getting fair prices without being exploitative.

South Korea's beaches deliver world-class seafood, clean water, and one of Asia's most efficient public transport systems connecting Seoul to sand in under 2.5 hours, from Busan's famous Haeundae to Jeju's volcanic coves and Yangyang's growing surf scene.

Five beach destinations optimized for retirees and long-stay travelers, with monthly cost breakdowns, healthcare access details, visa requirements, and base town recommendations for the Algarve (Portugal), Penang (Malaysia), Crete (Greece), Hua Hin (Thailand), and Spain's Costa Blanca.

The best family beach resorts in Florida, from TradeWinds on St. Pete Beach to Hawks Cay in the Keys, with kids' club details, pool situations, and driving distances from Orlando.

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.