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Teens running into the waves at the beach, focus on water spray
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May 10, 20235 min read

9 best beaches in Michigan

Cape Elizabeth, USA - June 10, 2017: Young couple walking on trail by edge of cliff rocks at Portland Head Lighthouse in Fort Williams park in Maine during summer day

May 1, 20237 min read

9 of Maine’s best beaches for iconic lighthouses, rocky tide pools and even moose sightings

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Mar 31, 20235 min read

Falls, canyons and bioluminescence: Puerto Rico's natural wonders

Tarkwa Bay, Lagos/Nigeria - November 11th, 2019: A picture of a resident of the Tarkwa Bay resort; Shutterstock ID 1670120878; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Lagos beaches
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Mar 29, 20236 min read

9 of the best beaches in Lagos, Nigeria

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Multi-ethnic group of women, walking on the city street in Buenos Aires, having fun together.

Mar 28, 20236 min read

8 amazing places to travel with friends

Tourism in Sydney Harbour. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - February 2023; Shutterstock ID 2272303101; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Sydney Ferries
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Mar 17, 20235 min read

🌍 Help me LP! Which ferry do I take for the best Sydney views?

Curious horses look out from behind a stone fence on Inis Mór.

Mar 16, 20235 min read

Postcard from the Aran Islands: my trip to the edge of Europe in pics

Mar 13, 20236 min read

Postcard from Costa Careyes: My trip to Mexico in pics

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Mar 10, 20236 min read

Reefs, rides and relaxation: Puerto Rico's unique beaches

Rear view of young, sexy woman wearing bikini on the beach. Young female in swimsuit standing on the seashore with her hands raised. Corsica island, France. Horizontal view. ; Shutterstock ID 654533563; your: Jennifer Carey; gl: 1600; netsuite: Lonely Planet Destination Content; full: Destination Content/Corsica beaches
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A young woman in a swimsuit standing on the seashore with her hands raised in Corsica.

Mar 9, 202311 min read

The 10 most beautiful beaches in Corsica

Three young women visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th-century Spanish fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Feb 23, 20236 min read

13 free things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Couple snorkeling in Caribbean waters; Shutterstock ID 99681071; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best places in Caribbean for couples
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Feb 9, 20237 min read

8 Caribbean destinations where couples can find romance

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Patagonian wooden pier next to a lake in Argentina

Jan 15, 20236 min read

The best beaches in Argentina for sand, splashing and scenery

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Jan 13, 20236 min read

The 8 best beaches in Taiwan

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Dec 21, 20227 min read

13 stunning islands for your honeymoon

A from behind view of a beautiful young woman sitting on a log on the beach on a beautiful sunny day, deep in thought staring out at the ocean and mountains in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Dec 13, 20226 min read

6 of the best beaches in Vancouver for sunbathing, playing sports and soaking up city views

Two men kiteboarding together at Mauritius island
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Dec 11, 20226 min read

7 of the best beaches in Mauritius

Bay in Nkhata Bay, fishing boats, Malawi.

Nov 29, 20226 min read

The 8 best beaches in Malawi

Photo Taken In Holetown, Barbados

Nov 25, 20226 min read

5 incredible road trips that show a different side to Barbados

A bodyboarder runs along a beach in Barbados in front of a lifeguard tower

Nov 15, 20228 min read

14 of the best beaches in Barbados

Woman with camera take travel picture from sea landscape, Atlantic ocean and Asturias coast at Cape Penas in north Spain.; Shutterstock ID 2177193009; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Asturias Northern Spain Sponsored

Nov 14, 20229 min read

Unspoiled Spain: How to feel the spirit of the northern coast

Young Caucasian woman running happily on the beach in Tulum, Mexico

Nov 6, 20225 min read

7 unmissable beaches in Tulum

Postcard from Bermuda

Nov 1, 20223 min read

Postcard from Bermuda: my tropical fall trip in pics

Palms reflecting over an infinity pool on the beach in Moorea, French Polynesia

Oct 26, 20224 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! Is Tahiti for me if I am not a honeymooner?

Warderick Wells, Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Bahamas - sparkling clear waters from a cliffside hiking trail in the Bahamas National Trust Park; Shutterstock ID 705378439; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Bahamas Hikes Article

Oct 18, 20225 min read

The Bahamas’ best hikes for birds, blue holes and (of course) beaches

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Oct 10, 20225 min read

A Postcard from Nice: my trip to the South of France in 12 pics

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Oct 8, 20225 min read

The best beaches in Chile for swimming, surfing and camping

Galapagos Islands - August 23, 2017: Marine Iguanas in Tortuga Bay in Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Sep 29, 20229 min read

The 9 best beaches in Ecuador are top spots to surf, party and chill

A trail of sand is visible in the late afternoon sun when this sandboarder speeds down the dunes of Swakopmund, Namibia.

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more

Walkers make a tour of the Purace volcano in Colombia; Shutterstock ID 1442111579; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best national parks in Colombia

Sep 24, 20228 min read

Colombia's 9 best national parks

The crowded summer shoreline of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Sep 22, 20226 min read

These are the beaches in Brazil that locals love – and you will too

Family relaxing on the beautiful beach, People enjoying summer vacation by the ocean. Family sitting under beach umbrella. Cloudy sky and pier in the background. Folly Beach, South Carolina USA. ; Shutterstock ID 1428607988; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Free Things South Carolina Article

Sep 14, 20228 min read

The 8 best free things to do in South Carolina

SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA - JAN 5, 2016: Unidentified surfer on the Atlantic coast of Swakopmund. It was found in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa

Sep 5, 20225 min read

Namibia's best beaches for a sensational seaside experience

Hipster man with afro hair walking on the street of Paris. He is carrying skateboard.

Sep 2, 202210 min read

The essential guide to France’s best regions

Ermida, North Region

Aug 25, 20226 min read

The top 12 natural wonders in Portugal

A group of teenagers play in and around the salt water of the Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Washington state, in the United States. They splash into the cool water.

Aug 21, 20227 min read

The 8 best beaches in Washington State: from idyllic inlets to endless, epic beaches

Two little boys using a telescope to look at the view of Liverpool across the The river Mersey from New Brighton

Aug 17, 20226 min read

The top 7 beaches near Liverpool: from family fun to deserted dunes

Rear image of young woman walking alone in a remote beach in Norway

Aug 16, 20225 min read

7 of our favorite beaches in Norway: from windswept dunes to superb surf spots

Busan Gwangalli Beach - cloud sky

Aug 15, 20229 min read

South Korea’s top beaches for sunrises, surfing, festivals and nightlife

Honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill turtle) hatchlings. Pōhue is critical habitat to the endangered honuʻea

Aug 10, 20225 min read

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is expanding for good reasons: here's what you need to know

Couple crossing river, Fairy Pools, near Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland

Aug 10, 202212 min read

The ultimate guide to Scotland's magical Hebrides islands

Long horned red-haired Highland cow with her two calves on the moor. Highland cattle, or hairy coos, are a distinctive pedigree breed with long, thick flowing hair and sweeping horns that date from 1884 that thrive in difficult climates and conditions, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Europe

Aug 9, 20227 min read

The best Scottish islands to visit: how to find your own island idyll

Ferry from Pier 11, Manhattan to Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY.

Aug 4, 20226 min read

At NYC’s Rockaways, an escape and a farewell

Wakeboarder surfing across the Bagry lake in Krakow, Poland. 23-06-2015; Shutterstock ID 1217525815; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial ; full: Krakow swimming

Aug 4, 20227 min read

9 of the best places to swim and cool down in Kraków: water sports, lakes and city beaches

Cape Cod Bayside - Scenic, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-22T14:38:05.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Eastern USA 7, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Jul 31, 20227 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Massachusetts

Puerto Rico

Jul 28, 20227 min read

East End Puerto Rico, the perfect San Juan alternative

West Sands Beach in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Jul 27, 20227 min read

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

Kenya, Coast, sailing dhow off Shela Beach on Lamu Island.

Jul 27, 20228 min read

The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari

Palm trees and turquoise water at Vai beach.

Jul 26, 20225 min read

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

Tourist admiring the view in Masca, Tenerife, Spain

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Where to avoid the crowds in Tenerife

High-angle view of umbrellas on the beach at Atrani on the Amalfi Coast.

Jul 20, 20225 min read

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

A derelict schoolhouse on the National Trust-protected area of White Park Bay, Northern Ireland.

Jul 19, 20225 min read

The best beaches near Belfast

A collection of rattan lounge chairs, a large umbrella and a large potted plant face the ocean as the sun sets on the sky deck area at the S Hotel in Jamaica.

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Escape the all-inclusive crowds at these 5 Caribbean hotels

Take a camel ride along Sealine Beach, Mesaieed, Qatar.

Jul 18, 20226 min read

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

Woman snorkelling in the Caribbean waters of Roatan island

Jul 17, 202213 min read

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

Playa Paraiso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Jul 13, 202211 min read

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

Couple swimming in Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Jul 7, 20225 min read

9 best places to swim in Reykjavík, from luxury pools to the ice-cold Atlantic

Gunwalloe in cornwall england uk. Hiker walking on the coast path

Jul 7, 202214 min read

The top 21 things to do on your next Cornwall vacation

Barcelona evening

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

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