Beat the winter blues with a beach vacation to Grand Bahama Island’s largest city, where soft sand, crystal-clear waters, and warm sun are bountiful. In fact, you could choose a different beach around Freeport for each day of your weeklong itinerary and still miss a handful. Try Taino or Lucaya strands for various water activities….
The white-sand beaches, translucent cenotes, and awe-inspiring ruins of the Riviera Maya have a mystical quality to them. The area stretches 80 miles from the fishing village of Puerto Morelos to the archeological sites of bohemian Tulum. It is in the state of Quintana Roo on the northeastern Yucatán peninsula along the Mexican Caribbean, and…
Interestingly, most of Phuket is mountainous. But the shoreline around Thailand’s largest island does boast more than 30 beautiful beaches—Patong, Kata Noi, and Freedom among them. And there’s no better time to be there than February through late April, when temperatures are cooler, the waters of the Andaman Sea are their calmest, and sunny days…
When you close your eyes to daydream about a tropical island, Mauritius itself is probably quite close to what you’re picturing. Rising from the Indian Ocean, some 500 miles east of Madagascar, off the coast of East Africa, it encompasses sandy beaches, placid lagoons, lush forests, and waterfalls — and it’s all surrounded by a…
Laid-back Kaua‘i is renowned for its jaw-dropping scenery, lush jungle interior, and sleepy surf towns, but a visit would be incomplete without serious beach time. Powdery white and southerly Po‘ipū Beach Park offers plenty of amenities — lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic tables — and something for everyone: a natural wading pool for young swimmers, bodyboarding…
With 40 miles (64 kilometers) of coastline, and 40 paradise-like beaches to match, this is the place to be beach bound for pretty much the entire duration of your trip. Make your first stop Arashi Beach, on the northern tip of the island, where you can ease into coastal life listening to the ocean waves…
Carefree beach days are what vacation dreams are made of. And where better to indulge in waterfront relaxation than Bali. With the spiritual essence at its core blended with an element of fun, this Indonesian archipelago has a strand of coastline suitable for everyone. Salty souls can surf the waves at Nusa Dua, in southern…
Half Dutch and half French, the Caribbean island of St. Maarten/St. Martin has two distinct vibes with one shared attraction: beautiful beaches that offer something for everyone. The island boasts more than three dozen sandy strands, so you will likely never run out of new places to explore during your vacation. Here’s a look at…
Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, offers a memorable escape for anyone longing for leisurely, sun-kissed days on the beach. With daytime temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s year-round and striking natural landscape, the island provides just the right blend of tranquility and revelry. Beach Time Whether you prefer to spend your time…
When the British Royal Navy used Antigua as a naval base in the 18th and 19th centuries, the saying went that the sun never set on the British Empire. Today, the naval base on English Harbour is out of commission, but the sun still shines brightly on this Caribbean destination’s hundreds of beaches, where, along…
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