Beaches

9 min read • May 29, 2023

From the wind-lashed shores of the Atlantic coast to the coves of Italy, we bring you the cream of the European coast.

3 min read • May 25, 2023

If you want more than an all-inclusive beachfront resort, we have the Caribbean-island pick for you.

7 min read • May 19, 2023

A masterpiece of varied influences, Friuli Venezia Giulia has everything travelers love about Italy in one tight region

8 min read • May 13, 2023

From tucked away private coves to some of the most glamorous places in Europe – here's our pick of the best beaches France has to over.

6 min read • May 10, 2023

Michigan beaches are seemingly endless stretches of sugar white sands backed by charming, inn-filled towns.

5 min read • May 9, 2023

Portugal has a vast coastline with wonderful sun-kissed beaches. Here are some of the best.

7 min read • May 1, 2023

The water may be chilly, but Maine has some of the most dynamic beaches in the country, from Acadia National Park to Portland.

6 min read • Apr 24, 2023

The whopping canal gets the headlines, but Panama has rainforest, paradise islands and world-class surfing too.

8 min read • Apr 13, 2023

These two French regions both have coastline, culture and cuisine aplenty. So we asked two partisan writers to persuade you which you should choose.

6 min read • Apr 10, 2023

Beyond its glorious beaches, Bermuda offers visitors a suitably tropical mix of rum cocktails, hikes, boat trips and more. Here are the top things to do.

8 min read • Apr 6, 2023

It’s a hard choice indeed to pick between these two paradise-like islands in Southeast Asia. So we’ve asked a pair of writers to make the case for each.

8 min read • Apr 5, 2023

From beaches to mountains to historic cities and more, these road trips around Cuba offer access to the best of this enchanting island.

5 min read • Mar 31, 2023

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of wondrous beauty and experience the Island's rich and diverse ecosystems

8 min read • Mar 29, 2023

From long stretches of pink sand to tiny secluded coves, Bermuda's beaches are world-famous. Here's the best.

6 min read • Mar 29, 2023

Lagosians are big on beaches. From luxury resorts and peaceful coves to lively beach clubs, here are Lagos' best beaches.

7 min read • Mar 28, 2023

From wine tastings to wilderness adventures and wild nights out, these are the best places in the world to travel with friends.

14 min read • Mar 23, 2023

Narrow down the beaches you want to visit in Hawaii with this list of the state's very best.

5 min read • Mar 17, 2023

Which ferry offers the best views of Sydney’s stunning harbor? All of them.

7 min read • Mar 16, 2023

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, but reaching its most stunning spots on public transport takes planning.

5 min read • Mar 16, 2023

Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet writer, shares snapshots from a trip to the Aran Islands, with top insights on where to go and what to enjoy.

12 min read • Mar 16, 2023

Planning to visit an Irish island? Hundred dot the coast – and here are nine of the best for a unique escape.

7 min read • Mar 14, 2023

Sun-soaked beaches and colorful coral reefs – from the Caribbean to the South Pacific, Asia to Australia, these are the best affordable tropical vacations.