Beaches

May 10, 2023 • 5 min read

Michigan beaches are seemingly endless stretches of sugar white sands backed by charming, inn-filled towns.

May 1, 2023 • 7 min read

The water may be chilly, but Maine has some of the most dynamic beaches in the country, from Acadia National Park to Portland.

Mar 31, 2023 • 5 min read

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of wondrous beauty and experience the Island's rich and diverse ecosystems

Mar 29, 2023 • 6 min read

Lagosians are big on beaches. From luxury resorts and peaceful coves to lively beach clubs, here are Lagos' best beaches.

Mar 28, 2023 • 6 min read

From wine tastings to wilderness adventures and wild nights out, these are the best places in the world to travel with friends.

Mar 17, 2023 • 5 min read

Which ferry offers the best views of Sydney’s stunning harbor? All of them.

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet writer, shares snapshots from a trip to the Aran Islands, with top insights on where to go and what to enjoy.

Mar 13, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet editor Brekke Fletcher reports on her trip to the exclusive, creative and beautiful colony of Costa Careyes on Mexico’s Pacific coast.

Mar 10, 2023 • 6 min read

With more than 250 miles of coastline and nearly 300 beaches, the variety of landscapes in Puerto Rico will astound you

Mar 9, 2023 • 11 min read

From hidden coves to urban beaches packed with amenities, Corsica has a sandy paradise awaiting you. Here's our pick of the best beaches on the Isle of Beauty.

Feb 23, 2023 • 6 min read

Break in case of a budget emergency. These 13 things to do in San Juan won't cost a thing.

Feb 9, 2023 • 7 min read

The beautiful Caribbean has countless places where couples can discover romance. Here are eight of the best.

Jan 15, 2023 • 6 min read

Beautiful, defiant and intense, Argentina is a natural wonderland, with mighty mountains, rolling grasslands and, yes, beaches. Here's our pick of the best.

Jan 13, 2023 • 6 min read

From short crescents of shoreline to long stretches of black sand, these are the best beaches in Taiwan.

Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read

From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.

Dec 13, 2022 • 6 min read

One of the best ways to soak up the atmosphere of this stunning coastal city is on its beaches.

Dec 11, 2022 • 6 min read

Get a feel for island culture with this guide to Mauritius' varied and fantastic beaches.

Nov 29, 2022 • 6 min read

Malawi's Lake of Stars is a vast inland ocean renowned for its palm- and baobab-lined beaches and welcoming waterside villages. These are its best.

Nov 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Everyone makes a beeline for the beach on the gorgeous island of Barbados on the beach, but taking a road trip reveals a whole other side to the island.

Nov 15, 2022 • 8 min read

With stunning beaches spread all around its tropical shores, Barbados has sand to spare. Here's our pick of the island's most idyllic stretches of sand.

Nov 14, 2022 • 9 min read

With its cliffs, waves, landscapes, and recipes, northern Spain is a gorgeously green gem overlooked by many travelers

Nov 6, 2022 • 5 min read

From sandy strips below Mayan ruins to secluded shorelines perfect for a quiet dip, Tulum has a beach to suit every traveler.