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Various tapas served in a tapas bar, directly above view

Jul 6, 20227 min read

I Just Got Back from Barcelona... Here's What I Think You Should Know

Jul 6, 20225 min read

The 10 Most Incredible Instagram Spots in the Algarve

Couple cycling along canal towpath near Glasson Dock in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Jul 5, 20228 min read

Worth a Trip: Northwest England's Morecambe Bay

Landscape view at the coastline beaches and houses in Panama near Coronado

Jun 30, 20226 min read

The 9 Best Beaches in and Around Panama City: Sunken Ships to Staggering Sunsets

Tasmin in Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background

Jun 29, 20226 min read

Sydney Was Everything I Remembered and More: Returning to Australia After Two Years of Longing

Electronic screens display flight information in the departures hall at Madrid Barajas airport

Jun 24, 20226 min read

Traveling to Spain This Summer? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go

Ibiza is full of moments of zen, especially in the off season © Daniel Garrido/ Getty

Jun 24, 20229 min read

Discovering the Off-Season Beauty of Spain’s Balearic Islands

Sandy Neck Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Jun 21, 20228 min read

10 Beaches You Have to Visit on a Sunny Day in New England

Dark long-haired dog wades in the St Lawrence River, Québec City, Québec, Canada

Jun 20, 20224 min read

À La Plage: The Top Spots for a Swim near Québec City

Local surfers size up the waves at Shek O's 'Big Wave Beach'

Jun 16, 20228 min read

The 5 Top Under-the-Radar Surf Spots in the World

A 40-foot-high outdoor rock climbing wall at Maggie Daley Park near Chicago's Millennium Park.

Jun 7, 20228 min read

Chicago’s 14 Best City Parks for a Picnic, Outdoor Concerts and Family Fun

A bicyclist rides across a walking and biking bridge in Bend, Oregon

Jun 5, 20225 min read

From Rock Climbing to Pirate Ship Playgrounds: Bend, Oregon's 6 Best Parks

A smiling woman in a purple feathered headdress during Carnival in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, USA

Jun 4, 20227 min read

The 15 Best Things to Do in St Thomas: Beaches, Bars and Turtle-Filled Bays

shuttSurfers ride massive waves at Mavericks, a surf break south of San Francisco in California

Jun 2, 202210 min read

West Coast Waves: Top 8 Places to Surf in California

Turquoise waters meet a wide stretch of empty beach on a sunny day.

Jun 1, 20225 min read

The UK's 10 Best Beaches You Won't Want to Leave

A woman walking in the shallows at 57th Street Beach in Chicago

May 31, 20225 min read

The 9 Best Beaches in Chicago for a Taste of the Lake Life

An overhead shot of the sunset over the Promenade des Anglais and Opéra Beach in Nice, Côte d’Azur, France

May 31, 20225 min read

Glamour by the Sea: The Best Beaches in Nice

Aerial view of the turquoise water and white sand crescent at Lindquist Beach in St.Thomas, US Virgin Islands

May 29, 20226 min read

The 10 Best Beaches in the US Virgin Islands

Adult woman walking along the beach in Tenerife, backed by huge sheer rocky cliffs

May 26, 20227 min read

Tenerife’s 10 Best Beaches: From Cliff-Wrapped Coves to Saharan Sands

A man in a wet suit lies in the surf giving a thumbs-up signal as a young child balances on a surf board

May 24, 20228 min read

8 of the Best Surf Spots in the Caribbean: Turquoise Waves and Paradise Beach Breaks

A labradoodle is lying on a white hotel bed with its tongue poking out

May 18, 20225 min read

Barks and Recreation: The Best Dog-Friendly Adventures in Florida

View of Porthcurno beach from cliff top, Cornwall

May 16, 20226 min read

The Best British Campsites: Picture-Perfect Coasts, Glamping and More

Young man jump onto summer water during calm sunset

May 11, 20227 min read

The Best Asheville Mountain Lakes to Cool Down in This Summer

A man sits on a rock looking down at a coastal city as a cable car passes by

May 5, 20226 min read

How to Spend the Perfect Long Weekend in Dubrovnik

View along Jalousie Beach at sunset, water taxi in foreground, Soufriere, St Lucia

May 4, 20226 min read

The 6 Best Beaches in Stunning St Lucia

Aerial drone view of icelandic Raudasandur beach with azure water streams and yellow sand

Apr 29, 20226 min read

Iceland’s Westfjords Are an Outdoor Paradise in Any Season

People looking over the shoreline from Scarborough Bluffs, Toronto

Apr 29, 20229 min read

9 Top Beaches in Toronto for an Urban Splash

Idyllic Shot Of Stream At Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve Against Sky

Apr 27, 20225 min read

The 10 Best Beaches in Colorado

A surfer atop the crest of a wave almost floats in the air; the wave, lit by a sun right on the horizon, is glowing green. The sky is a brilliant gold colour.

Apr 25, 20228 min read

Australia's 8 Best Surfing Spots from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean

Canopus Lake in Hudson Valley is best for a post-hike cooldown

Apr 22, 20228 min read

The 7 Best Places to Swim in the Hudson Valley

A mother and her young daughter walk along a beach in the morning. The waves are high and the mother is carrying a red bucket

Apr 21, 20226 min read

6 of the Best Beaches in Delaware: Water Sports, Wildlife, and Party Towns

This year is all about finding that moment of zen no matter where you travel. Hero Images / Getty Images.

Apr 21, 20228 min read

6 Incredible Yoga Destinations Around the World

Woman walking on the beach in the Bocas del Toro islands. Zapatilla island, Panama

Apr 19, 202214 min read

Panama's Best Islands: Our Guide to Finding a Piece of Paradise

Typical street road and cityscape with cars and buildings of Luis Donaldo Colosio Playa del Carmen in Mexico.

Apr 14, 20226 min read

10 Fun Experiences in Playa del Carmen That Don’t Cost a Penny

A group in wet suits ready to go to wild swimming in a freshwater reservoir in Scotland

Apr 13, 20228 min read

The 10 Best Wild Swimming Spots in the UK

Young woman sitting on edge looks out at view of a lake

Apr 13, 20225 min read

The 8 Best Beaches and Lakes to Swim in the Poconos

The exterior of the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia – one of the few remaining grand hotels at the seaside resort town

Apr 11, 20227 min read

12 Essential Things to Do in Virginia Beach

Apr 8, 20225 min read

Where to Go in June for Wildlife and Nature

Man stand at viewpoint overlooking at beautiful Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida Island Bali

Apr 3, 20228 min read

Top 13 Must-See Natural Wonders in Indonesia

Many people enjoying the beach activities at North Beach on a beautiful summer day with clouded skies above the cool waters of Lake Michigan

Apr 2, 20225 min read

The Best Beaches in Wisconsin: Great Lakes and Great Beaches

Colorful shack on a beach surrounded by palm trees in San Andres y Providencia, Colombia

Mar 29, 202211 min read

Colombia's Best Beaches Are a Slice of South American Perfection

A Molokai beach

Mar 28, 20226 min read

10 Stunning Secret Beaches Around the World

A group of people scuba diving and snorkeling off the coast of Kaua‘i on a sunny day with dramatic cliffs in the distance

Mar 18, 20226 min read

The Perfect 2, 4 or 8 Days in Kaua‘i

Scenic View Of Beach Against Sky

Mar 16, 20226 min read

10 Accessible Beaches in the US to Visit for Disability Awareness Month

Couple stand up paddleboarding off Kaua'i

Mar 10, 20228 min read

9 Best Beaches in Kauai, Hawaii

A wide sandy beach by the ocean has palm trees and loungers.

Mar 9, 202210 min read

Slow Down and Experience Mexican Culture in the Beachy Town of Zihuatanejo

Sunset over beach reflecting in the wet sand with headland in the distance.

Mar 8, 20225 min read

The Best Places to Learn to Surf in the UK

People walk across a square in front of a Baroque church building

Feb 25, 20226 min read

The Perfect Break in Novi Sad: Experience the Best of This Laid-Back City

An aerial shot of a boat crossing the blue waters of Bear Lake at the Utah-Idaho border

Feb 24, 20226 min read

Take a Dip in the High Desert at Utah’s Best Swimming Holes

Locals on the shore of a small cenote, as seen from the water

Feb 23, 20227 min read

The Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen for Spring Break Relaxation

A row of turquoise bicycles parked under palm trees

Feb 21, 202211 min read

Cancún vs. Tulum: Which Should You Choose for Spring Break?

A traditional sailing boat on a beach in Zanzibar

Feb 18, 20227 min read

Tanzania's Best Beaches to Swap Safaris for Serene Sand

Crowds at the Full Moon Party at Hat Rin, Koh Pha-Ngan

Feb 18, 20227 min read

How to Choose Between Thailand's Beautiful Islands

Tourists exploring a predestrianized shopping street with colorful bunting fluttering in the breeze

Feb 17, 20225 min read

A Perfect Weekend in Playa del Carmen: Beach by Day, Party by Night

People bathing at Josephine Falls, a tiered cascade waterfall on Josephine Creek located in the Far North region of Queensland

Feb 13, 20226 min read

Australia's Top 10 Places for Wild Swimming

A deserted beach with palms and stored boats on Tioman Island, as the sunrise creates pink and light-blue light

Feb 10, 20226 min read

Malaysia's 9 Best Beaches: From 900 Islands and 3000 Miles of Coastline, We Pick Our Faves

A woman slicks back her wet hair after swimming in the turquoise Soča River with hulking rocks in front of her

Feb 5, 20224 min read

6 Incredible Places to Swim in Slovenia: From Beaches and Sand Bars to Lake Bled

Kayakers paddle their boats on the Salt River against rocky mountains in shadow

Feb 2, 20225 min read

The Best Swimming Areas near Phoenix for Watersports in the Desert

Two people in a canoe are seen in silhouette paddling through a misty river.

Feb 1, 20225 min read

Outdoor Adventures in Florida’s Everglades and Paradise Coast

Wooden fences line the path to a white sand beach in Florida where two blue chairs sit under a blue umbrella.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

From Manatees to Mermaids: The 9 Best State Parks in Florida

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