Beaches

Nov 17, 2023 • 5 min read

It may not be Australia's top beach destination, but there are plenty of sheltered sandy stretches near Melbourne. Here are the best.

Nov 17, 2023 • 5 min read

Want to go off the beaten track in Vietnam? Follow these recommendations from local travel writers.

Nov 4, 2023 • 6 min read

Sydney is one of the luckiest cities in the world when it comes to beaches. Here are the very best.

Oct 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Explore the exciting natural wonders and activities awaiting those who are willing to get off the beaten path in Croatia

Oct 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s how to enjoy a vigorous 10-mile hike in Crete that leads to a spectacular beach.

Oct 4, 2023 • 5 min read

New Zealand's diverse coastline offers everything from lazy days to epic adventures. Here are 10 beaches not to be missed.

Oct 4, 2023 • 5 min read

Let three of our Turkish experts show you the spots you can bookmark for 2024's summer holiday in Türkiye.

Oct 3, 2023 • 4 min read

From black-sand surf beaches to family-friendly city stretches, Auckland has dozens of spots to soak up the sunshine or go for a dip in the sea.

Sep 26, 2023 • 6 min read

There is much more to southern Thailand than Phuket, Krabi and the Phi Phi Islands. Here are lesser-known places to for discovering this exciting region.

Sep 21, 2023 • 9 min read

From family-friendly beaches packed with activities to peaceful seaside spots and watersports galore, these are the best beaches in New York State.

Sep 20, 2023 • 9 min read

From coastal drives to winding mountain roads, getting behind the wheel in Brazil opens up a world of natural wonders. Here are Brazil's best road trips.

Sep 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s all you need to know about how to discover this beguiling region.

Sep 5, 2023 • 7 min read

These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?

Aug 24, 2023 • 4 min read

In Sayulita and San Pancho, one writer found secluded beaches, just-caught seafood and the pleasures of life in small-town Mexico.

Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read

Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.

Aug 10, 2023 • 6 min read

Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful

Aug 2, 2023 • 7 min read

From McCarthy Beach to Ibeno Beach, there are plenty of sandy spots to enjoy in Nigeria.

Jul 25, 2023 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy shows you how to make the most of 24 hours in Palma de Mallorca.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.

Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.

Jul 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Lisbon itself might not have a beach, but the Portuguese capital is a short trip away from plenty of golden stretches of sand. Here are the best.

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches