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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.

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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.

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6 min read • Mar 13, 2023

Lonely Planet editor Brekke Fletcher reports on her trip to the exclusive, creative and beautiful colony of Costa Careyes on Mexico’s Pacific coast.

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6 min read • Mar 10, 2023

With more than 250 miles of coastline and nearly 300 beaches, the variety of landscapes in Puerto Rico will astound you

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11 min read • Mar 9, 2023

From hidden coves to urban beaches packed with amenities, Corsica has a sandy paradise awaiting you. Here's our pick of the best beaches on the Isle of Beauty.

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4 min read • Mar 8, 2023

Can’t decide which glorious Greek islands to include on your week-long itinerary? We have some tips to help you plan.

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7 min read • Mar 6, 2023

Explore the best of Puerto Rico on an incredibly scenic road trip.

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8 min read • Mar 1, 2023

Experience the best of Puerto Rico’s vibrant capital, San Juan, with this guide to the top things to do.

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6 min read • Feb 23, 2023

Break in case of a budget emergency. These 13 things to do in San Juan won't cost a thing.

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10 min read • Feb 21, 2023

Ecuador offers some of the most incredible outdoor experiences on earth. From the Amazon and the Andes to the Galápagos, here are the top things to do.

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6 min read • Feb 15, 2023

More than 50 countries across the world host Carnival, but it's in Latin America and the Caribbean that you will find its beating heart. These are the best.

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7 min read • Feb 9, 2023

The beautiful Caribbean has countless places where couples can discover romance. Here are eight of the best.

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7 min read • Feb 7, 2023

Your step-by-step guide to getting the most out of a multi-stop trip across Croata’s dazzling islands.

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10 min read • Feb 3, 2023

The lowdown on Europe’s best spring break spots – from Mediterranean island beach escapes to Norway’s waterfall-splashed fjords.

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6 min read • Jan 31, 2023

From buzzing cities to pristine island getaways, here's our guide to the best places to visit in Japan.

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5 min read • Jan 27, 2023

With thousands of miles of coastline, Morocco – a country known for sand dunes and the Sahara – has a slew of lovely beaches to enjoy.

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7 min read • Jan 25, 2023

If you’re planning a summer holiday in the Adriatic, start with some of these best beaches in Croatia.

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7 min read • Jan 23, 2023

From quiet coves to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coastline is a beachgoer’s paradise.

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6 min read • Jan 22, 2023

Nothing beats a quiet day spent at the beach. Especially if you can find a stretch of silky sand that you’ll have to yourself.

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6 min read • Jan 15, 2023

Beautiful, defiant and intense, Argentina is a natural wonderland, with mighty mountains, rolling grasslands and, yes, beaches. Here's our pick of the best.

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13 min read • Jan 14, 2023

From the beachside to the harborside, live the high life in Sydney with our top things to see and do in this captivating and diverse Australian city.

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7 min read • Jan 13, 2023

From short crescents of shoreline to long stretches of black sand, these are the best beaches in Taiwan.