Beaches

Sep 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s all you need to know about how to discover this beguiling region.

Sep 16, 2023 • 8 min read

With world-class museums, lovely natural landscapes, and many lively neighborhoods, LA is an amazing playground not just for the rich and famous.

Sep 15, 2023 • 4 min read

Costa Rica may have some of the most stunning rainforests and wildlife on the planet, but it also has some truly beautiful beaches. Here are the eight best.

Sep 12, 2023 • 5 min read

Florida's best beach? That's a very tricky question. But don't worry, we can help. These are our favorite Floridian strips of sand.

Sep 12, 2023 • 8 min read

Life’s a beach in California. Here are 10 of the top spots for sea, surf, sand and sun in the appropriately named Golden State.

Sep 5, 2023 • 7 min read

These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?

Sep 1, 2023 • 8 min read

Nature treks, caves and dive sites are just some of the world-class natural wonders Malaysia offers to adventurers

Aug 31, 2023 • 6 min read

Beaches may not spring to mind when you think of Texas but with over 600 miles of coastline, it's got some beauties. Here are 8 of our favorites.

Aug 24, 2023 • 4 min read

In Sayulita and San Pancho, one writer found secluded beaches, just-caught seafood and the pleasures of life in small-town Mexico.

Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read

Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.

Aug 11, 2023 • 7 min read

Experience the best of Los Angeles' surf and sand culture with this guide to the city's top beaches.

Aug 10, 2023 • 6 min read

Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful

Aug 10, 2023 • 7 min read

A pair of writers go head to head comparing these two popular African destinations.

Aug 8, 2023 • 6 min read

The end of summer is coming fast, so it’s time to start planning your last hurrah for 2023.

Aug 2, 2023 • 7 min read

From McCarthy Beach to Ibeno Beach, there are plenty of sandy spots to enjoy in Nigeria.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy shows you how to make the most of 24 hours in Palma de Mallorca.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.

Jul 20, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med.

Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.

Jul 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Lisbon itself might not have a beach, but the Portuguese capital is a short trip away from plenty of golden stretches of sand. Here are the best.

Jul 13, 2023 • 5 min read

We asked four travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native Spain.

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches