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Bixby Bridge, California

Sep 16, 20216 min read

The 7 best things to do in Big Sur

Enjoy a hike past cycladic Santorini houses in Oia village

Sep 16, 20215 min read

Crete, Corfu or Kefallonia: find the perfect Greek island for you

Portobello beach just after the tide has gone out

Sep 15, 20216 min read

The best beaches near Edinburgh for hiking, birding and wild camping

View from Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Jersey City, NJ

Sep 14, 20217 min read

Saving money is easy with these 15 free things to do in New Jersey

Outdoor adventure road trip in California high in the Sierra Mountains.

Sep 10, 20215 min read

Let the sunshine in with a visit to the best beaches near San Jose

Women's meke performance, Fiji.

Sep 10, 20215 min read

Why Fiji should be your next island getaway

Autumn foliage and reflection in Vermont, Elmore State Park

Sep 7, 20214 min read

Vermont's best beaches for a picturesque fall getaway

Girl floats peacefully in the clear desert water of West Clear Creek, Arizona.

Sep 2, 20216 min read

Cool off at these perfectly serene Arizona swimming spots and beaches

Vintage Style Bicycles Teal and Yellow on Ocean City New Jersey Boardwalk with Beautiful Blue Sky with some Clouds Vivid Colors; Shutterstock ID 1117670270

Aug 30, 20218 min read

These 8 New Jersey destinations are worth traveling for

Sunset illuminates the golden sands of the west coast of the island of Vieques, a small isle to the east of Puerto Rico's main island.

Aug 29, 20218 min read

Culebra vs. Vieques: which Puerto Rican island is best to visit?

Wave-carved ripples on the sand at Cupsogue Beach

Aug 27, 20216 min read

10 blissful beaches on Long Island

Aerial of a jetty at Mykonos town.

Aug 26, 20218 min read

Island-hopping in Greece: everything you need to know

Cape Cod Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable Massachusetts USA

Aug 26, 20215 min read

Enjoy a seaside escape at these 10 Massachusetts beaches

Puffin gathering on grassy knoll, Skomer Island

Aug 25, 20216 min read

Introducing Wales’ epic national parks

Boats on the shore of Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Aug 25, 20214 min read

The 6 best beaches in Minneapolis

Rear view of teenage boy with male friends walking at harbor during sunset

Aug 20, 20215 min read

Best places to swim in Stockholm

Surfing at Second Beach/Surfer's End (formally known as Sachuest Beach).

Aug 19, 20215 min read

The 7 best beaches in Newport, Rhode Island

Lake Tahoe

Aug 18, 20215 min read

The 5 best accessible beaches in Lake Tahoe

Panoramic Aerial View of Puerto Vallarta Skyline in Mexico.

Aug 12, 20215 min read

How to get around in Puerto Vallarta

Fall sunrise reflected in Lake Tahoe, California.

Aug 10, 20217 min read

Lake Tahoe's can't-miss experiences that cost next to nothing

View to the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the top of Wendy's Secret Garden, a public garden established by Wendy Whiteley on once derelict land, Lavender Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Aug 7, 20219 min read

14 best parks and gardens in Sydney

Everglades National Park - canoeing in mist

Jul 12, 20214 min read

Where to find the best activities on the water in Florida

Beach at Southbank, central Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Jul 9, 20213 min read

5 brilliant beaches near Brisbane

The hidden beach in Marietas Islands, Puerto Vallarta. Mexico.

May 13, 20215 min read

Top 6 beaches in Puerto Vallarta

Forty foot at Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland.

Apr 23, 20215 min read

Great beaches in Dublin

Sunrise at lighthouse List East on Sylt.

Apr 7, 20215 min read

Germany's best beaches

Sign for Haleiwa on the North Shore in the Waialua District.

Apr 5, 20215 min read

The best time to visit Honolulu

Gulf Shores is famous for its white sand beaches and great weather

Mar 25, 20215 min read

Top 5 beaches in Alabama

Victorian Homes and hotels line Beach Ave. in Cape May with lifesaving rescue boat on the beach.

Mar 24, 20215 min read

The 9 best beaches in New Jersey

A family of four walking across the rocks on a sunny beach.

Mar 22, 20218 min read

Best beaches in San Diego

Dubai,UAE - October 04 2017: Three Surfers go into the sea from beach to catch a wave with Burj Al Arab hotel in background around sunset, Dubai, UAE.

Mar 16, 20213 min read

Top 7 beaches in Dubai

A woman hiking along a remote beach.

Feb 22, 20219 min read

The 13 best beaches in Washington

Barefoot Bookseller lead image.jpg

Jan 6, 20212 min read

These women left winter in the city for a dream job in the Maldives

Beach Scene: Rock swimming pools on Pacific Ocean in Bondi, Sydney - Australia.

Dec 2, 20202 min read

Sydney's 8 best ocean pools

Getty Images Perth 2017

Nov 26, 20202 min read

Win a tropical getaway for two people to Costa Rica in 2021

ReefLine Underwater Sculpture Park Miami.jpg

Nov 25, 20202 min read

A seven-mile underwater sculpture park and artificial reef will open in Miami

Nov 23, 20201 min read

New luxury resort that floats on water is set to open in Dubai

Colourful coral grouper on a healthy, vibrant tropical coral reef at Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands.

Nov 11, 20205 min read

How to be a reef-safe traveler

A meke is typically performed during celebrations and festivals.

Nov 6, 20205 min read

10 reasons Fiji is one of the world’s happiest countries

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

Bondi Beach , Australia

Oct 15, 20202 min read

A beach club wants to create a members-only area of Bondi Beach in Sydney

Green Bench Brewing Company in St. Petersburg specializes in IPAs and ales

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Florida’s “Gulp Coast”: Craft brews and culinary experiences in St. Pete/Clearwater

Beach umbrellas line the beach of Isla Mujeres, Aerial view

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Mexico is keeping its public beaches accessible to everyone

Jolly Roger tall ship, Cayman Islands

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Enjoy a real sunken treasure at this Cayman Islands distillery

MAY 26, 2016: Tourists hike through Samaria Gorge in central Crete.

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Greece's stunning natural wonders

Two kangaroos standing on the beach at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Sep 28, 20204 min read

The best things to do in Australia in summer

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Get a job as a "barefoot bookseller" in the Maldives

Surf girl holding surfboard at sunset or sunrise and ocean.

Sep 24, 20208 min read

The best things to do this spring in Australia

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

A road snakes up to the viewpoint of Bealach na Bà from the inlet of Loch Kishorn.

Sep 10, 202010 min read

I would drive 500 miles: road-tripping the Scottish Highlands

Family group riding beach cruiser bicycles along Crescent beach on Siesta Key, Sarasota FL USA

Sep 5, 20208 min read

What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020

PENZANCE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Members of a local family with a long history of using the Jubilee Pool Lido become the first people to experience the Lido's new geothermal pool on August 28, 2020 in Penzance, England. The first of its kind in the UK, the new geothermal pool will treat visitors to a unique alfresco experience where fresh seawater will be geothermally heated to 35 degrees. (Photo by Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images)

Sep 3, 20202 min read

Dip into history at the UK's first geothermally-heated seawater pool

Woman hiking the Arenal 1968 Trail, Costa Rica.

Aug 25, 20206 min read

Costa Rica's 10 best natural wonders

Felucca boats sailing on the Nile River. The Aga Khan’s domed mausoleum sits on the hill in the background.

Aug 7, 20208 min read

10 classic sailing adventures

Five people jumping from a sailboat into the ocean during summer.

Aug 7, 20204 min read

6 idyllic destinations for summer sailing

Diver swimming with Whale shark, underwater view, Cancun, Mexico
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Aug 6, 20207 min read

The top 7 places to dive with sharks

Two divers swimming along the remaining structure of a shipwreck.

Aug 4, 20202 min read

Explore ancient shipwrecks in Greece's first underwater museum

Tourists, swimmers and holidaymakers at Lusty Glaze Beach along the Cornish Coastline

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Sleep on the sands at Cornwall's latest pop-up glamping site

Jul 29, 20200 min read

See these beautiful - and famous - beaches around the USA

Aerial from Aruba island in the Caribbean Sea at sunset

Jul 10, 20206 min read

Aruba your way: tips for lovers, thrill seekers, foodies and more

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