Costa Rica has long been the premier beach destination in Central America and its north Pacific coast is booming. Read more...

Lonely Planet visits arguably the most famous strip of sand in Australia - Bondi beach, a hotspot for sun-worshipping tourists and locals in the heart of Sydney.

Oz has a staggering 10,000 beaches, so where the heck do you start? It all depends on your definition of ‘perfect’... Read more...

Shorefront boutiques? Coral within snorkelling distance? Blue whales just off the coast? The ‘teardrop island’ is a knockout, whatever style of beach you’re seeking. Read more...

If your notion of a great beach begins and ends at sugar-white sand and sapphire water, these oddities will give you pause for thought. Read more...

Both these destinations are famed for their fabulous array of beaches, so what else should you consider before taking the plunge. Read more...

From gloriously empty stretches of sand to urban mega beaches, Mexico has an abundance of coastal action. Read more...

Wondering how to squeeze a city break and a beach holiday into your travel masterplan for the coming year? Why not do both...at the same time. Read more...

Powdery sand, azure seas, tropical islands....Vietnam has more than 3400km of swoon-inducing coast just waiting to be explored.