Travel Guide

Oregon and Washington's beaches aren't for swimming — they're for sea stacks, tide pools, old-growth forests, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in North America.

An age-by-age guide to beach travel with kids, from infant shade logistics and toddler water safety through the golden years of sandcastle building, tween adventure activities, and the teenage demand for autonomy and Wi-Fi, with destination picks and packing essentials for each stage.

Cape Cod's National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard's fishing villages, parking sticker strategies, and what to know about great white sharks on the outer Cape.

The best beaches in Dubrovnik and southern Croatia: cliff swimming at Buza, sandy Sunj Beach on Lopud, Lokrum Island's Dead Sea, and the quieter coves of Peljesac and Cavtat, with cruise ship crowd strategies and real daily budgets.

South Carolina's coast ranges from Charleston's elegant barrier islands to Myrtle Beach's commercial sprawl. Here's where to find the sand worth your time, from Kiawah to Folly Beach to Pawleys Island.

A complete guide to the Outer Banks, from Corolla's wild horses to Ocracoke's ferry-only beaches, covering rental house culture, beach driving permits, and off-season deals.

A comprehensive guide to Antigua and Barbuda's beaches, from the busy resort strip at Dickenson Bay to the deserted pink sands of Barbuda's 17 Mile Beach, covering west coast calm waters, Atlantic-facing Half Moon Bay, English Harbour history, and practical tips for getting around.

From the surf breaks of Puerto Escondido to the car-free island of Holbox, these Mexican beach towns deliver better food, lower prices, and more character than the Cancun hotel zone — with details on how to reach each one.

The best beach resorts in the Seychelles for honeymoons, from private islands starting at $5,500 per night to mid-range luxury options at $600. Includes island-hopping advice, seasonal tips, and budget planning for couples.

From Tanjung Aan's turquoise double bay to the car-free shores of Gili Meno, this guide covers the best beaches in Lombok and the Gili Islands with real costs, access details, and practical planning tips.

Belize's barrier reef stretches 190 miles along its Caribbean coast, offering world-class snorkeling and diving. From budget-friendly Caye Caulker to remote Turneffe Atoll, these resorts put you steps from the second-largest reef system on Earth.

The Gulf Coast offers the warmest, calmest beach water in the US, from Siesta Key's quartz sand to Pensacola's empty dunes. A practical guide to the best sand from Florida to Texas.

From Puerto Vallarta's $2,000/month lifestyle to Portugal's Algarve coast and Vietnam's Da Nang, these are the best beach towns to retire to with real costs, visa details, and healthcare info.

How to avoid jellyfish, sharks, sea urchins, and stingrays at the beach, with evidence-based first aid that actually works, the myths to ignore, and a compact marine first-aid kit that handles 95% of common ocean injuries.

The Florida Keys are famous for water, not sand. Here's where to find the actual beaches worth visiting, from Bahia Honda to Fort Zachary Taylor to the remote Dry Tortugas.

North Goa brings the party, flea markets, and backpacker grit. South Goa delivers wide white sand, sea turtle nesting beaches, and genuine quiet. From Baga's nightclubs to Agonda's empty shoreline, this guide covers every beach worth visiting on India's western coast.

Beyond Nassau's crowded shores, the Bahamas offers some of the best beaches in the Atlantic across its 700 islands. This ranked guide covers 10 standout beaches from Exuma to Long Island, with transport details, costs, and the best times to visit each.

Sicily's 600-mile coastline pairs some of the Mediterranean's best beaches with 2,400-year-old Greek temples, Baroque hilltop towns, and volcanic islands. This guide covers seven standout beaches across the island with practical access details, costs, and the best months for swimming.