Travel Guide

Georgia's Black Sea coast beaches from Batumi's 7-kilometer promenade to Ureki's black magnetic sand, with real costs (rooms from $11/night), food, transport logistics, and why this overlooked coastline deserves a place on your travel radar.

An honest breakdown of Mexico's best all-inclusive beach resorts, covering Excellence Playa Mujeres, Hyatt Ziva, Hotel Xcaret, Secrets Maroma, Grand Velas, Le Blanc, Iberostar, and Dreams Riviera Cancun with real pricing, food quality, and who each resort suits best.

A beach-by-beach guide to Koh Samui, covering Chaweng's main strip, the quiet west coast, and everything in between, with prices, transport, and seasonal advice.

The Maldives serves every budget, from $40/night guesthouses on Maafushi to $2,000/night overwater villas at the St. Regis. This guide covers the best options across four price tiers, plus practical advice on transfers, atolls, and seasons.

From the upscale 30A communities to untouched Gulf Islands National Seashore, the Florida Panhandle offers 200 miles of powder-white quartz sand and emerald Gulf water. Here's where to find the best stretches.

Montego Bay and Negril sit 80 miles apart and attract different travelers. Montego Bay delivers resort-scale all-inclusives and organized excursions. Negril offers a 7-mile beach, reggae bars, and independent exploration. This comparison covers beaches, costs, food, safety, and the honest tradeoffs of each.

From the surf beach at Santa Barbara to the volcanic hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria, a guide to the best beaches and swimming spots across the Azores archipelago.

Mykonos beyond the hype: the best beaches (Elia for quality, Agios Sostis for peace, Super Paradise for parties), honest restaurant picks from EUR 4 gyros to modern Greek tasting menus, nightlife logistics, and how to visit without spending EUR 400 a day.

Learn how to spot and avoid tourist traps at beach destinations with specific tips on dining, transport, excursions, and shopping in the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe.

The Lycian Coast of southwest Turkey delivers Mediterranean beach quality at prices well below Greece, Italy, or Croatia. This guide covers the best beaches from Oludeniz to Kas, with costs, access details, and the ancient ruins you can visit between swims.

The best beaches across Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan near Bali, including Kelingking, Atuh, Diamond Beach, Crystal Bay, Dream Beach, and Mushroom Bay. Covers access routes, swimming conditions, and where to stay on each island.

A guide to the best budget beach resorts in Thailand under $100 a night, covering Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan's quiet side, Krabi's mainland coast, Koh Chang, and Khao Lak, with specific resort recommendations, pricing, and booking strategies for high and low season.

The best beaches in northern Spain from Basque Country to Galicia, covering La Concha, Playa del Silencio, the Cies Islands, and the Beach of the Cathedrals, with road trip logistics and budget estimates.

Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah deliver beach experiences that Dubai's crowds can't match: hawksbill turtle nesting on Saadiyat Island, flamingo-lined lagoons in RAK, private island resorts, and mountain-backed shorelines, all at lower prices than their famous neighbor.

Best beaches in Cyprus (2026): Nissi (Ayia Napa party), Fig Tree Bay (Protaras family), Lara (Akamas turtle nesting), Aphrodite's Rock, Coral Bay. Season April-November, water 21-27°C.

The best swimming spots across Malta, Gozo, and Comino, from the Blue Lagoon to red-sand Ramla Bay and the limestone pools of St. Peter's.

Krabi province offers karst-backed beaches, hidden lagoons, and island-hopping at a fraction of Phuket prices. This guide covers the top beaches on the mainland (Railay, Ao Nang) and Koh Lanta (Long Beach, Kantiang Bay), plus logistics, costs, and the best time to visit.

The best dog-friendly beaches in the US with off-leash policies, parking costs, nearby dog-friendly restaurants, and essential safety tips for bringing your dog to the beach.