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Woman playing on swing over the sea in Mexico, she is wearing yellow sunglasses that match her yellow bathing suit and she is smiling joyously.

Feb 21, 202210 min read

Cancún vs. Tulum: which should you choose for spring break?

A young bull moose foraging for food in a pond near the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Kincaid Park during spring.

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Wilderness in the city: the best parks in Anchorage

African women walk on the beach under palms on Zanzibar Island

Feb 18, 20227 min read

Tanzania's best beaches to swap safaris for serene sand

Group of friends pushing bicycles along a beach on Ko Samui

Feb 18, 20227 min read

How to choose between Thailand's beautiful islands

Feb 16, 20225 min read

A perfect weekend in Playa del Carmen: beach by day, party by night

Friends swimming in the ocean in summer in Australia

Feb 13, 20226 min read

Australia's top 10 places for wild swimming

Beautiful beaches are a big part of the reason people flock to the coastline of Santa Barbara

Feb 11, 20225 min read

The best beaches in Santa Barbara for surfing, fishing and puppy paddling

Rocks on the shore near a building during sunset at Salang.

Feb 10, 20226 min read

Malaysia's 9 best beaches: From 900 islands and 3000 miles of coastline, we pick our faves

Teenage girls jumping from pier in the lake. Bled. Slovenia

Feb 5, 20224 min read

6 incredible places to swim in Slovenia: From beaches and sand bars to Lake Bled

© Cavan Images / Getty Images

Feb 2, 20224 min read

The best swimming areas near Phoenix for watersports in the desert

A woman takes a photo from a kayak in the Everglades

Feb 1, 20224 min read

Outdoor adventures in Florida’s Everglades and Paradise Coast

Couple walking to the beach with sand dunes.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

From manatees to mermaids: the 9 best state parks in Florida

Zighy Bay, Oman - December 8, 2015: Beautifull beach, children playing and birds on the wet sand... A village can be seen in the distance, Zighy Bay, north of town of Dibba, Oman

Jan 30, 20227 min read

6 unforgettable beaches in Oman for every type of traveler

Beach huts at Muizenburg

Jan 28, 202211 min read

The top 19 beaches in South Africa for sand, surf and scenery

A woman walks on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a bright sunny day.

Jan 27, 20228 min read

How to spend the perfect long weekend in San Juan

Young male surfer surfing a wave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, USA

Jan 26, 20225 min read

Catch a wave in these 10 incredible countries for surfing

Beautiful view of Seagull In front of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with clouds reflected along the shoreline.

Jan 23, 20228 min read

15 best things to do in and around Myrtle Beach

Oman, Jabal Akhdar, Two women looking at mountain view

Jan 20, 20226 min read

10 must-see natural wonders in Oman

Close-up photo of man covering himself with summer hat

Jan 16, 202210 min read

Australia's 7 best nudist beaches

Church of St. Lazarus (Agios Lazaros) in Larnaka on Cyprus

Jan 13, 20228 min read

The best day trips from Nicosia include visits to ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and historic castles

Sailboat in the idyllic Muri lagoon in rarotonga in the Cook islands in Polynesia south Pacific.

Jan 10, 20225 min read

The 6 best beaches in Rarotonga

Young female friends pointing while looking through window in motor home

Jan 5, 20227 min read

A practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rules

Overseas highway to Key West island, Florida Keys, USA. Aerial view beauty nature. ; Shutterstock ID 708960646; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Florida Keys - Outdoor adventures

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Land the perfect outdoor adventure in The Florida Keys

SANXENXO, SPAIN - JULY 11: A sign announces that smoking is prohibited on July 11, 2020 in Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain. The municipality of Sanxenxo has adapted Silgar beach, in the Rías Baixas region, to protect bathers and tourists from the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images)

Dec 28, 20211 min read

Spain's beaches are now smoking free zones

Smiling couple walking on beach

Dec 24, 20216 min read

Malibu's 7 best beaches are a California dream

Photo Taken In Budapest, Hungary

Dec 23, 20216 min read

The 7 best beaches in and around Budapest

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA -27 JUL 2017- View of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), an art museum located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Dec 20, 20216 min read

The 12 best free things to do in Brisbane

Sweden's long coastline means you're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches

Dec 20, 20216 min read

Sweden's most beautiful beaches: from sunbathing near the Arctic Circle to lakeside lounging

Woman kayaking in Cook Islands.

Dec 13, 20217 min read

Appreciating the charms of isolation in the Cook Islands

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kaua‘i

Dec 13, 20219 min read

Hawaii's 20 most stunning views you have to see to believe: waterfalls, volcanoes and starry skies

The rough surface of frozen lava after Mauna Loa volcano eruption on Big Island, Hawai'i

Dec 9, 20215 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

A family pauses on a cycle trip by an Alaskan beach

Dec 8, 20218 min read

Alaska's best beaches for bears, bald eagles and natural beauty

Pacific Islander surfers carry their boards to the water.

Dec 7, 20215 min read

Hawaii vs. Caribbean: which island vacation should you choose?

USA, Malibu, cars on Pacific Coast Highway

Dec 3, 20214 min read

How do you get around Malibu? The best option depends on your activities

Dec 3, 20219 min read

The A-to-Z of Fiji: 26 reasons to visit the island paradise

Bora Bora is so beautiful that you don't need to spend much to live a lot

Dec 3, 20216 min read

Bora Bora on a budget: the best (and nearly free!) things to do

Young men playing ball games on the beach in Puerto Rico

Nov 29, 202111 min read

11 free things to do in Puerto Rico

Puerto Vallarta sunset and palms - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Nov 23, 20215 min read

Beach boho vibes without the crowds: why we love Mexico's Central Pacific Coast

Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, The Twelve Apostles

Nov 23, 20215 min read

Australia’s Great Ocean Road is one of the world's best drives: here are the best detours

Newly wedded couple walking up beach.

Nov 19, 20215 min read

The best spots for a Fijian wedding

Cyprus's backroads reveal surprises at every turn

Nov 17, 20216 min read

The 5 most sensational road trips in Cyprus

People walking on the Malibu Pier.

Nov 15, 20216 min read

A guide to Malibu’s most fun neighborhoods

A popular activity in Sihanoukville, Cambodia is the Dolphin Shack booze cruise which takes backpackers out to swim and party at various islands

Nov 15, 20215 min read

Cambodia's less-traveled islands visitors need to know about

Couple relaxing in Hammock_close up

Nov 12, 20216 min read

Fiji’s top resorts for romance

Wide shot of boy on Sigatoka Sand Dunes at sunset.

Nov 5, 20214 min read

How to spend 48 hours in Nadi, Fiji

Big sea turtle on a pebble beach in Cyprus.

Nov 4, 20214 min read

The 8 most beautiful beaches in Cyprus for wildlife, swimming, and partying

Windsurfing in Alacati

Nov 4, 20214 min read

The best beaches in Turkey

Woman relaxing on beach in Kauai.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

6 easy day trips from Honolulu

Puerto Rico Cueva Ventana

Nov 3, 20215 min read

How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico

There's fun waiting for the entire family in Mykonos

Oct 29, 20215 min read

Which Mykonos beach is perfect for you? A clash of the titans

MS Norröna verlässt Tórshavn Passagiere an Bord der MS Norröna verlassen die Tórshavn (Faröer Inseln) auf dem Weg nach Sexdisfjördur (Island)

Oct 29, 20216 min read

Sailing from Denmark to Iceland takes days - but it's the best way to get there

Young woman riding motorcycle on empty road

Oct 28, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Malibu: a seasonal guide

Gandia playa nord beach shore in Valencia at Mediterranean Spain

Oct 25, 20215 min read

Valencia’s best beaches – get the morning sun before almost anywhere else in Spain

Key West, Florida - December 4, 2019: People gather on the sand of Smathers Beach to watch the sunset in tropical Key West Florida USA

Oct 20, 20216 min read

The top 10 free things to do in the Florida Keys

Beautiful view of Malibu lake from Malibu Creek State Park, California, USA

Oct 20, 20213 min read

The best Malibu parks for fun in the sun

Llandudno Pier in Wales in a beautiful summer day, United Kingdom

Oct 19, 20215 min read

Whether it's cloudy or sunny, you can still enjoy these best beaches in Wales

Female hiker standing at the top of a mountain in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Oct 19, 20219 min read

The top 15 free things to do in Nova Scotia

Young couple in orange kayak.

Oct 14, 20214 min read

Fiji for two: romantic adventures beyond the resort

Aerial view Lake Michigan coastline featuring Lake Park, Bradford Beach and downtown Milwaukee skyline.; Shutterstock ID 2026250414; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best beaches Milwaukee

Oct 13, 20214 min read

Not just for summer: Milwaukee's 5 best beaches

Margate beach England aerial shot at sunrise

Oct 11, 20217 min read

Experience the very best of the Kent coast

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