Travel Guide

The best beach resorts now include water parks rivaling standalone attractions. From Atlantis Bahamas with its 141-acre Aquaventure to Beaches Turks and Caicos with slides included in the all-inclusive rate, these resorts deliver beach and water park in one stay.

Costa Rica's best beach towns organized by what you're looking for: world-class surf at Santa Teresa and Pavones, family-friendly Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio, budget backpacking in Puerto Viejo, and luxury at Peninsula Papagayo. Real prices and transport details for each.

Great beachcombing requires the right beaches. Sanibel Island produces 250+ shell species, Fort Bragg's Glass Beach delivers polished sea glass, and Seaham in England offers rare multi-colored finds. Here are the best spots for collectors.

A wind-sport rider's guide to the world's top kite and windsurf beaches: Tarifa, Dakhla, Leucate, Cabarete, Cumbuco, Langebaan, and Essaouira. Includes wind reliability data, lesson costs, gear rental prices, and when to book trips for maximum wind days.

The essential beach stops on Australia's east coast drive from Sydney to Cairns: Bondi for the start, Byron Bay for the culture, Noosa for national park beaches, Whitehaven for the sand, and tropical Queensland for reef and rainforest. Driving distances, accommodation costs, surf conditions, and safety warnings included.

Bermuda's best pink sand beaches: Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay, Elbow Beach, Jobson's Cove, Church Bay, Tobacco Bay and Shelly Bay, with why the sand is pink, sea temperatures by season, and how to get around without a rental car.

The best beaches in Cozumel for snorkeling: Palancar Reef, El Cielo's starfish sandbar, Money Bar's shore-entry reef, and the wild east coast, with real costs, equipment tips, and marine park rules for protecting the reef.

From Dubai's buzzing Kite Beach to Abu Dhabi's natural Saadiyat Island sand, the UAE delivers engineered beach luxury along the Persian Gulf. Here's where to go and what it costs during the November-to-March sweet spot.

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.

Ibiza's 210 km coastline holds over 80 beaches, from the turquoise layers of Cala Comte to the drumming circles at Benirràs. A guide to the island's best beaches, from south to north, with prices, tips, and the spots locals prefer.

With 2,500 kilometers of Indian Ocean coast, whale shark diving in Tofo, and the untouched Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique is Africa's most underrated beach destination. Here's how to plan a trip.

Northern France's 1,000+ kilometers of coastline include chalk cliffs at Etretat, pink granite boulders in Brittany, D-Day landing beaches, and walled cities like Saint-Malo. Cooler water, fewer crowds, and the best seafood in France.

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.

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.

Puglia's 800-kilometer coastline delivers turquoise Salento coves, dramatic Gargano cliffs, and some of Italy's best beach food — all at half the price of the Amalfi Coast. Here are the beaches worth planning a trip around.

From Tahiti's dramatic black-sand surf beaches to Moorea's luminous white-sand lagoons, these two French Polynesian islands deliver beaches at every extreme. A guide to the best shores on both islands, with prices and practical advice.

Taiwan's coast surprises with tropical reefs at Kenting, sea turtle snorkeling at Green Island, Pacific surf at Dulan, and offshore islands where the water clarity rivals the Philippines — all without the tourist markup of Southeast Asia's famous beach destinations.

Tasmania's beaches deliver white quartz sand, orange-lichen granite boulders, and Southern Ocean wildness across 3,200 kilometers of coast. From the famous crescent of Wineglass Bay to the remote surf of Ocean Beach, these are Australia's most untamed shores.