Beach
Nothing feels more relaxing than sand between your toes and laying under sun-soaked skies caressed by the ocean breeze. Find your own oasis — beach and drink umbrella included.
The Bahamas’ Beach Life
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….
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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…
Explore the Beaches and Bliss of Phuket
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…
Costa Blanca and Costa de Almería, Spain
Believed to have gotten its name because of its talcum-colored beaches (although, some contend it’s derived from the white blossoms on the almond trees), Costa Blanca, or “White Coast,” is one of the most renowned of Spain’s seaboards. Popular year-round, it stretches for more than 120 miles and features sheer cliffs, charming Moorish villages, pristine…
Barbados
Once called Little England because of its distinction as the first overseas British colony, Barbados is a newly independent republic and eternally alluring. Barbados is a quintessential Caribbean paradise with crystal-clear waters lapping more than 70 miles of beaches, including pink sand Crane Beach. It’s also rich with culture and history, which is showcased in…
Islands of Malta and Gozo
Honey-colored coastlines trace the outline of Malta, a small island that’s home to welcoming people, resplendent natural wonders, and rich history. Positioned at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, and being at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, it’s a heady mix of cultural influences. Take Maltese cuisine: a harmonious blend of flavors from Sicily…
North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
An easy-going coastal essence emanates along New South Wales’ North Coast. After all, this is the country that epitomizes the laid-back lifestyle. Along Coffs Coast, surf culture is pretty much the city’s backbone, and surfers are forever in search of the perfect wave along Sawtell’s golden beaches. Adventurous spirits will love the abundance of outdoor…
Fill Your Days with Fun in Santa Catarina, Brazil
This five-day itinerary will get you started: One day you’re hanging 10 at Praia Mole’s popular surf break and the next you’re sitting in the courtyard of a Fachwerk-style building, wearing a green felt Bavarian hat, and saying “prost!” while raising a stein of hefeweizen. That alluring juxtaposition sums up a trip to Santa Catarina,…
Best Beach Vacations
Picture this: your feet in the sand, the sun overhead shining rays of warmth that are reflected in the glistening waves. If you dream of surf and seashores, peruse our top beach destinations and start packing your beach bag today.
