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Five people jumping from a sailboat into the ocean during summer.

Aug 7, 20204 min read

6 idyllic destinations for summer sailing

Diver swimming with Whale shark, underwater view, Cancun, Mexico
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Aug 6, 20207 min read

The top 7 places to dive with sharks

Two divers swimming along the remaining structure of a shipwreck.

Aug 4, 20202 min read

Explore ancient shipwrecks in Greece's first underwater museum

Tourists, swimmers and holidaymakers at Lusty Glaze Beach along the Cornish Coastline

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Sleep on the sands at Cornwall's latest pop-up glamping site

Jul 29, 20200 min read

See these beautiful - and famous - beaches around the USA

Aerial from Aruba island in the Caribbean Sea at sunset

Jul 10, 20206 min read

Aruba your way: tips for lovers, thrill seekers, foodies and more

Cyclists on the Hauraki Rail Trail

Jul 8, 20206 min read

Ten stunning New Zealand cycle rides

Oversea resort huts at end of long jetty, Maldives

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Idyllic Maldives set to reopen to international travelers

The fishing pier at Navarre Beach is an iconic part of the coastal view © Adine Versluis / Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20204 min read

Why Navarre Beach is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets for eco-adventures

Walker Cove, seen on a scenic flight over Misty Fjords National Monument (left); Historic Creek Street in Ketchikan

Jun 12, 202014 min read

Why Alaska's stunning coast is best seen by ferry

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May 20, 20202 min read

Some Mediterranean beaches are reopening: here's what you need to know

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Spain's hotels begin to reopen as lockdown eases.

May 20, 20206 min read

Hotels in Spain are allowed to reopen to guests as lockdown eases

A small boat in a lagoon on Rajat Ampat

May 2, 20205 min read

On these remote Indonesian islands, isolation is part of everyday life

Bioluminescence in San Diego

May 1, 20202 min read

Watch dolphins swim through glowing bioluminescent waters off the California coast

Aerial of a crowded sandy beach with colourful umbrellas, sun bathers and swimmers during summer.

Apr 14, 20202 min read

What Spain's beaches will look like after lockdown

Unique aerial panorama of the famous Whitsunday Islands

Mar 25, 20206 min read

The 10 best island destinations in Australia

Mar 24, 20202 min read

This Tennessee family recreated their canceled beach vacation at home

Mar 20, 20204 min read

An insider’s guide to Australia’s Mornington Peninsula

A hammock in turquoise water on a palm tree-lined Mauritius beach.

Mar 12, 20203 min read

How to explore Mauritius on a budget

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Mar 5, 20205 min read

5 hotels working to restore coral reefs around the world

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Mar 5, 20204 min read

Why North Wales is the UK’s new must-visit destination

Feb 29, 20205 min read

Would you visit these gorgeous Caribbean islands where swearing is illegal?

Feb 27, 20205 min read

Riviera Nayarit is Mexico’s best low-key coastal road trip

A large group of people stand on the shore watching a pair of boats filled with actors re-enact Garifuna Settle Day.

Feb 17, 20206 min read

Exploring the flavors and melodies of Belize

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Feb 7, 20202 min read

How's your mini golf? The World Crazy Golf Championships are happening

An active family on vacation in Hawaii at the beach on a sunny day going surfing and bodyboarding.
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Feb 7, 20206 min read

Surf's up at these beginner spots around the world

Blue dome churches in Oia during the morning.

Jan 26, 20204 min read

How to find the best deals on Mediterranean cruises

The town square in downtown Valladolid.
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Jan 16, 20205 min read

How to spend a day in Valladolid, Mexico's bohemian Yucatan oasis

A small boardwalk jetting out over the lagoon in atoll Anaa, which is part of the Tuamotus in French Polynesia.
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Jan 14, 20205 min read

The beautiful French Polynesian island you've never heard of

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Jan 13, 20204 min read

This might be the world’s most sustainable music and wellness event

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Jan 8, 20205 min read

Eco-friendly adventures in the Florida Keys

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Jan 3, 20201 min read

Palau introduces ban on sunscreens that could harm coral reefs

The ocean view form the village of Brenton near Knysna, South Africa

Dec 11, 20195 min read

The Garden Route: South Africa's ultimate road trip

Dec 11, 20195 min read

Kitesurfing, caving, canyoning and more: finding adventure in the Caribbean

Dec 10, 20195 min read

The many lives of Miami’s South Beach, a district on show

Waterfront in the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Halifax

The skyline of Doha, Qatar, as seen from the water at sunset; numerous skyscrapers have unique, twisting shapes.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

Why you should make a stopover in Qatar

Aerial of Hamilton Island Resort.

Nov 19, 20193 min read

Your guide to Australia's Hamilton Island

Nov 18, 20196 min read

How I survived 30 hours of travel (without losing my mind)

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Nov 13, 20191 min read

You might need to pay to visit one of Italy’s most famous beaches

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Nov 13, 201910 min read

Spending Diary: a five-day trip to a remote corner of Algarve

Nov 6, 20194 min read

Can you handle Latvia's winter sports?

Oct 30, 20193 min read

Belize: your guide to adventure activities

Oct 29, 20195 min read

Orange County beach cities for your next sun-soaked vacation

Two men paddle in the shallows of an otherwise empty beach on Havelock Island, which is part of the Andaman Islands archipelago. The white-sand beach is backed by forest.

Oct 29, 20197 min read

A first-timer’s guide to India’s Andaman Islands

View of a tour boat and a woman free diving at 'Sancho' beach in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha; the bottom half of the shot shows the diver under water, while the top half shows the boat floating by a rocky shore.

Oct 23, 20196 min read

Brazil: your guide to adventure activities

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Oct 21, 20195 min read

Pure shores: visiting Alabama's restored Gulf State Park

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Oct 18, 20195 min read

Fiji beyond the resorts: top 6 activities for adventurous travelers

The best, and most exciting, way to explore Bangkok's smaller waterways is by hiring a longtail boat © Mark Eveleigh / Lonely Planet

Oct 18, 20195 min read

Exploring Bangkok’s hidden waterways and islands by boat

Oct 16, 20195 min read

Your guide to island hopping Croatia's Kvarner Gulf

Oct 16, 20197 min read

Talkin’ trash: 6 beach cleans you can join in cities around the world

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Oct 16, 20192 min read

You and a friend could get paid to go Greek island-hopping in luxury

Oct 11, 20196 min read

Prepare for Florida’s St. Petersburg to surprise you

High-angle view of Arambol beach.
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Oct 10, 20196 min read

Carols, sun and vindaloo: why you should spend Christmas in Goa

A large sea turtle makes it way onto the sand after emerging from the sea

Oct 2, 20194 min read

How your vacation can help save sea turtles in the Caribbean

An aerial view over people stand-up paddle boarding amid golden sandstone cliffs and sea stacks, lapped by turquoise water.

Sep 30, 20194 min read

Why the Algarve defied my expectations

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Sep 30, 20197 min read

Spending Diary: a couple's five-day trip to Cornwall

A white boat moored on a beach, with a jetty to the left and a stone structure to the right; out to sea is a dramatic peaked island.

Sep 27, 20196 min read

The spirit of southern Spain: reasons to visit Andalucia

Sep 27, 20195 min read

Beach bum-bai: the 7 best beaches near Mumbai

Sep 26, 20195 min read

Coasting on the North Island: exploring the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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