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Beach huts on Agonda Beach on a sunny day

Mar 21, 20228 min read

The 26 best beaches in India

A woman checks the water at the secluded Cala d’en Serra beach on Ibiza’s northern shore.

Mar 20, 20228 min read

The 16 best beaches in Ibiza

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

Two people in a kayak paddle towards Lover's Beach in Los Cabos

Mar 15, 20225 min read

The top beaches in Los Cabos: snorkeling, sunbathing and family fun

Couple stand up paddleboarding off Kaua'i

Mar 10, 20228 min read

The 9 best beaches in Kauai, Hawaii

Beach of Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico.

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

Children and their dogs enjoy the surf at Hendry's Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

Feb 11, 20225 min read

The best beaches in Santa Barbara for surfing, fishing and puppy paddling

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

Surfing on Masirah Island

Jan 30, 20227 min read

6 unforgettable beaches in Oman for every type of traveler

Bloubergstrand Beach with Table Mountain in background, Cape Town

Jan 28, 202213 min read

The top 19 beaches in South Africa for sand, surf and scenery

Man in a straw hat playing an accordion in Old San Juan

Jan 27, 20229 min read

How to spend the perfect long weekend in San Juan

Behind the screen at a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theater, Bali

Jan 26, 202211 min read

14 free things to do in Bali for paradise without the price tag

A surfer stands in the foam looking out at a rainbow on the horizon

Jan 26, 20226 min read

Catch a wave in these 10 incredible countries for surfing

Hiking Through the Desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Jan 25, 20228 min read

How to choose an epic hike on any continent in the world

A fence in the dunes along the Boardwalk of Myrtle Beach at dusk, with the SkyWheel and apartment buildings in the distance

Jan 23, 20228 min read

15 best things to do in and around Myrtle Beach

A local man fearlessly inspects Wadi Ghul,.the so-called ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’, from the top of Jebel Shams

Jan 20, 20226 min read

10 must-see natural wonders in Oman

Nude beach sign with blurred nudists on the beach in the background

Jan 17, 202210 min read

Australia's 7 best nudist beaches

Two minarets on a historic mosque in Cyprus.

Jan 13, 20229 min read

The best day trips from Nicosia include visits to ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and historic castles

A man stand-up paddle-boarding on the crystal clear water of Muri Lagoon, with a small boat in the background

Jan 10, 20226 min read

The 6 best beaches in Rarotonga

colourful buildings with a motorcycle in front of them

Jan 10, 20226 min read

Driving Norway’s west coast through wild fjords and engineering marvels

Iceland, man sitting in van using smartphone and laptop

Jan 6, 20227 min read

A practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rules

Sunset glow on an oceanfront hotel and docked boats in Key West

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Land the perfect outdoor adventure in The Florida Keys

SANXENXO, SPAIN - JULY 11: A sign announces that smoking is prohibited on July 11, 2020 in Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain. The municipality of Sanxenxo has adapted Silgar beach, in the RÃas Baixas region, to protect bathers and tourists from the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images)
SANXENXO, SPAIN - JULY 11: A sign announces that smoking is prohibited on July 11, 2020 in Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain. The municipality of Sanxenxo has adapted Silgar beach, in the Rías Baixas region, to protect bathers and tourists from the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images)
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Dec 28, 20212 min read

Spain's beaches are now smoking free zones

Photo Taken In Budapest, Hungary
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Dec 23, 20216 min read

The 7 best beaches in and around Budapest

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA -27 JUL 2017- View of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), an art museum located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Dec 20, 20216 min read

The 12 best free things to do in Brisbane

Sweden's long coastline means you're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches
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beach, black woman, non binary person, braids, smiling, friends

Dec 20, 20216 min read

Sweden's most beautiful beaches: from sunbathing near the Arctic Circle to lakeside lounging

Woman kayaking in Cook Islands.
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Dec 13, 20218 min read

Appreciating the charms of isolation in the Cook Islands

Dec 13, 202110 min read

Hawaii's 20 most stunning views you have to see to believe: waterfalls, volcanoes and starry skies

Explore some of the newest-formed earth throughout Hawai‘i's Big Island. MNStudio / Getty Images

Dec 9, 20216 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

Pacific Islander surfers carry their boards to the water.

Dec 7, 20216 min read

Hawaii vs. Caribbean: which island vacation should you choose?

USA, Malibu, cars on Pacific Coast Highway
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Dec 4, 20214 min read

How do you get around Malibu? The best option depends on your activities

Bora Bora is so beautiful that you don't need to spend much to live a lot
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Dec 3, 20216 min read

Bora Bora on a budget: the best (and nearly free!) things to do

Days on the beach in Puerto Rico offer plenty of fun for free © Getty Images / Image Source

Nov 29, 202112 min read

11 free things to do in Puerto Rico

Puerto Vallarta sunset and palms - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
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Nov 24, 20216 min read

Beach boho vibes without the crowds: why we love Mexico's Central Pacific Coast

The Twelve Apostles

Nov 23, 20216 min read

Australia’s Great Ocean Road is one of the world's best drives: here are the best detours

Nov 19, 20215 min read

The best spots for a Fijian wedding

Cyprus's backroads reveal surprises at every turn
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Nov 17, 20217 min read

The 5 most sensational road trips in Cyprus

People walking on the Malibu Pier

Nov 16, 20216 min read

A guide to Malibu’s most fun neighborhoods

A popular activity in Sihanoukville, Cambodia is the Dolphin Shack booze cruise which takes backpackers out to swim and party at various islands
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Jumping into ocean, ocean, swimming, Cambodia, Partying

Nov 15, 20215 min read

Cambodia's less-traveled islands visitors need to know about

Nov 5, 20214 min read

How to spend 48 hours in Nadi, Fiji

Big sea turtle on a pebble beach in Cyprus.
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Nov 4, 20215 min read

The 8 most beautiful beaches in Cyprus for wildlife, swimming, and partying

Windsurfing in Alacati
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Nov 4, 20215 min read

The best beaches in Turkey

Woman relaxing on beach in Kauai.

Nov 4, 20216 min read

6 easy day trips from Honolulu

Puerto Rico Cueva Ventana
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Nov 3, 20215 min read

How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico

Rear view of parents holding hands with daughters standing at beach against orange sky

Oct 29, 20216 min read

Which Mykonos beach is perfect for you? A clash of the titans

Oct 29, 20216 min read

Sailing from Denmark to Iceland takes days - but it's the best way to get there

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