Travel Guide

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 beach restaurants serve fresh local catch in settings where sand between your toes is the point, not a service failure. From Sunshine’s corrugated-roof shack on Nevis to the 500-label wine list at Phuket’s Boathouse, this guide covers 12 standouts across four continents.

The best beach walks and coastal hikes worldwide, from Portugal's Fishermen's Trail and Italy's Path of the Gods to Australia's Great Ocean Walk, California's Lost Coast, and Kauai's Kalalau Trail, with distances, difficulty levels, and practical advice for sun, tides, and footwear.

A guide to Corsica's best beaches, from the famous sands of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia in the south to the remote Desert des Agriates beaches of Saleccia and Lotu in the north, plus the Lavezzi Islands, west coast surf spots, and practical advice on ferries, driving, and Corsican food.

Where to see bioluminescence: Mosquito Bay, Jamaica's Luminous Lagoon, Toyama Bay's firefly squid, the Maldives, Holbox and more, with swimming rules, seasons, moon timing and safety.

From sunrise proposals at Lanikai Beach to sunset weddings on Grace Bay, this guide covers the most photogenic and logistically practical beaches for engagements and ceremonies, including permit requirements, photographer strategies, and per-person costs.

Okinawa's 160 islands offer Japan's best beaches — from the main island's resort-backed sand to the Kerama Islands' world-class snorkeling and Miyako-jima's electric turquoise water. This guide covers the standout beaches by island group with transport logistics, costs, and seasonal timing.

Romantic beach trips don't require a $3,000 budget. These five destinations in Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Belize deliver great beaches, real atmosphere, and total trip costs under $1,000 for two.

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.

The cheapest places to get PADI certified without sacrificing quality: Koh Tao ($260), Utila ($280), and Dahab ($250) all put you on tropical reefs with turtles and reef sharks for your certification dives, at prices that make your local dive shop look like highway robbery.

A worldwide guide to beach fishing covering gear basics, how to read beach structure, and the best destinations including Cape Hatteras, K'gari (Fraser Island), Namibia's Skeleton Coast, South Padre Island, and New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, with licensing rules and catch-and-release practices.

Working remotely from the beach requires more than a laptop and a good view. This guide ranks 8 coastal cities on practical nomad criteria: internet speed (50+ Mbps minimum), coworking spaces, digital nomad visa availability, cost of living, and actual beach quality.

15 family beach destinations in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Central America where a family of four can aim for about $300 a day on the ground, with current fees and the costs that catch people out.

A beach-focused Greek island hopping route through the Cyclades: Naxos for sandy perfection, Paros for windsurf and nightlife, Milos for volcanic geology, and Santorini for the caldera. Includes ferry costs, daily budgets, and honest restaurant recommendations.

How to build impressive sand castles with the techniques competition sculptors use: how much water sand really needs, the pancake stacking method, bottomless forms, carving towers, windows and staircases, and digging moats safely.

How to choose the right beach tent, canopy, or shade structure, comparing pop-up tents, beach umbrellas, canopy systems, and cabana-style shelters. Includes specific product recommendations, UPF ratings, wind performance, and buying advice for different beach conditions.

How to deal with sand flies and no-see-ums at beach destinations, from identifying which insect you're dealing with to choosing effective repellents (DEET vs. picaridin vs. natural options), treating bites, and selecting beaches with fewer biting insects.

How to find legitimate last-minute beach vacation deals: Google Flights Explore for cheap flights, HotelTonight for discounted rooms, and the specific destinations (Mexico, Thailand, Portugal) where last-minute booking works best. Includes strategies for flexible travelers and warnings about when last-minute doesn't save money.