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Cape Cod shoreline in Massachusetts. Life Looks/Shutterstock

Jul 31, 20228 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Massachusetts

Water cascades off the rocks La Coca Falls in Puerto Rico.

Jul 28, 20227 min read

East End Puerto Rico, the perfect San Juan alternative

A man in silhouette carries a surfboard on a beach with a city skyline including a large Ferris wheel

Jul 27, 20227 min read

Scotland’s best beaches offer wildlife watching, water sports and windswept walks

Two windsurfers just offshore from a lovely sandy beach.

Jul 27, 20229 min read

The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari

Young male hiker stands on a rock, Samaria Gorge, Crete, Greece

Jul 26, 20226 min read

In between beach days, explore Crete’s beautiful national parks

Man holding a long surf board on a beach in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Where to avoid the crowds in Tenerife

Bird's eye view of La Pelosa beach in Sardinia

Jul 20, 20226 min read

Swimwear bans and ID bracelets - what to know about Italy's latest beach and resort rules

Crawfordsburn beach with Crawford House in the background, near Belfast

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best beaches near Belfast

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Escape the all-inclusive crowds at these 5 Caribbean hotels

A kitesurfer under a red sail is carried along by the wind on the turquoise waters of Fuwairit Beach, Qatar

Jul 18, 20227 min read

10 of the best beaches in Qatar, from luxury private resorts to family-friendly public sands

Chaise lounges with yellow-striped towels sit on a beach with blue waters. People walka long the beach in the distance.

Jul 17, 202214 min read

The best beaches in Honduras, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands

White woman smiling in La Laguna old town city on Tenerife, Spain with a blurry historic building in the background

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

Huge, bright-green leaves and plant foliage reach up towards the geodesic glass roof at the Eden Project.

Jul 7, 202214 min read

The top 21 things to do on your next Cornwall vacation

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 for summer 2022: picture-perfect coasts, glamping and more

Aerial picture of the beach of Lazarus Island with yachts moored in the cove and the city visible in the distance, Singapore

May 12, 20226 min read

Singapore’s essential beaches

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

Watch Hill Beach

May 3, 20227 min read

The 6 best beaches in Rhode Island for nature lovers, fun seekers, families and more

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

Evening light paints the lighthouse of Punta Zicatela, while many surfers pack the lineup in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Apr 25, 20225 min read

8 can't-miss beaches on the Oaxaca Coast

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

A woman stands by a fishing boat on one of the beaches in Ghana

Apr 20, 20226 min read

Here are Ghana’s 7 best beaches

A boy is going to the Katase Higashihama beach against sky, Fujisawa-kanagawa, Japan

Apr 19, 20225 min read

The 7 best beaches near Tokyo: sand, surf and summer fireworks just two hours from the capital

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

A beach scene with a bridge in the background

Apr 16, 20226 min read

Virginia's top 8 beaches for sunbathing, birdwatching, partying and more

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

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

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

Kaimana Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

Mar 24, 20226 min read

Waikiki and beyond: the best beaches around Honolulu

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