Travel Guide

No passport required for some of the Caribbean's best beaches. From Trunk Bay's famous snorkel trail in St. John to Buck Island's underwater national monument off St. Croix, here's the USVI guide.

A guide to the world’s best beginner surfing beaches including Waikiki, Tamarindo, Muizenberg, Kuta, and more, with surf school prices, board rental costs, and practical tips for first-time surfers.

Curacao combines Dutch colonial architecture, UNESCO-listed Willemstad, and shore snorkeling with 80-foot visibility. From Playa Kenepa's cliff-framed cove to the turtle-filled waters of Playa Lagun, here are the best beaches.

Cape Town's two ocean coastlines compared: cold but scenic Atlantic beaches (Camps Bay, Clifton, Llandudno) versus warmer, surf-friendly False Bay (Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, Boulders Beach). Includes restaurant prices in Rand, transport options, shark safety info, and seasonal advice.

Antigua claims 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. From the lively resort strip at Dickenson Bay to the hike-only solitude of Rendezvous Bay, here are the ones worth your time.

Honduras’s Bay Islands sit on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef with warm water, 20-40 meter visibility, and some of the cheapest dive certification in the world. From Roatan’s West Bay Beach to Utila’s whale shark encounters and Guanaja’s roadless wilderness, this guide covers three distinct island experiences.

St. Lucia's volcanic coastline produces some of the Caribbean's most dramatic beach settings. From Sugar Beach between the Pitons to the world-class snorkeling at Anse Chastanet, here's where to go.

From the powdery shores of Lanikai to the black volcanic sands of Punalu'u, this island-by-island guide covers Hawaii's best beaches with real details on parking, crowds, water conditions, and where to eat nearby.

Fifteen of the best beaches in the world for sunset viewing, from Santorini's caldera and Negril's Rick's Cafe to Broome's camel trains and Zanzibar's dhow silhouettes, with the science of why some sunsets are better and practical photography tips.

Barbados splits neatly between the calm Caribbean west coast and the wild Atlantic east side. From the pink-tinged sand of Crane Beach to the Soup Bowl's world-class surf, here are the best beaches.

From the windswept shores of Mikri Vigla to the granite-framed coves of Kolymbithres, Naxos and Paros hold the best beaches in the Cyclades. Here are the top beaches on both islands, with practical tips for visiting.

Miami's beach hotel corridor stretches from Sunny Isles to Key Biscayne, with each neighborhood offering a different experience. This guide covers the best properties at every price point, from the Faena's $2,000 suites to Generator's $80 dorm beds, with specific room rates, beach quality assessments, and booking strategies.

Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt with 300 days of sunshine a year. From the wide white sands of Eagle Beach to the snorkeling reefs of Mangel Halto, here are the island's best beaches.

The Dominican Republic has two coastlines and two personalities. From Punta Cana's resort-lined Bavaro Beach to the untouched five-mile stretch of Bahia de las Aguilas, here's where to find the best sand.

Puerto Rico's best beaches stretch far beyond San Juan's hotel strip. From Flamenco Beach in Culebra to the wild cliffs of Cabo Rojo, here's where to find the island's finest sand and surf.

Multi-destination beach trips deliver more variety than a single-resort vacation but require smarter planning. This guide walks through route mapping, open-jaw flights, packing for multiple climates, and includes three ready-made itineraries across Greece, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.

Tulum balances high-end beach clubs charging $50-100 minimum spends with world-class cenotes where entry costs under $15. This guide separates the worthwhile from the overpriced across both categories, with specific costs, timing tips, and directions.

Best Jamaica resorts for couples (2026): Couples Tower Isle, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Negril, GoldenEye, The Caves. All adults-only with dedicated romance packages.