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15 top things to do in the AzoresMay 21, 2025 • 12 min read
From lava-fashioned landscapes to wonder-inducing walks and whale watching, here are the top things to do across all nine islands in the Azores.
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beaches7 train trips from Bangkok that will get you to beachesMay 20, 2025 • 5 min read
Take a break from the tourist spots to explore beaches that are just hours from the center of Bangkok.
beachesThe 20 best beaches in EuropeMay 20, 2025 • 8 min read
From among Europe’s tens of thousands of miles of coastline, we’ve selected 20 of the best beaches all over the continent.
beachesA first-time guide to Coney IslandMay 19, 2025 • 7 min read
Coney Island is NYC’s original summertime escape hatch: gritty, glittery and gloriously weird, with blinking roller coasters, sizzling hot dogs and the…
beachesPhuket vs Bali: how to choose between these two divine islandsMay 19, 2025 • 7 min read
Bali versus Phuket – how do you choose between two island paradises? A pair of travel writers make the case for the island they love.
beachesDiscover 25 of the world's best beachesMay 18, 2025 • 21 min read
From fabled golden bays to little-known coves, these are the best beaches in the world.
beachesThe best beaches in ChinaMay 17, 2025 • 5 min read
Wuzhizhou Island, Hainan, Red Beach and other beaches in China offer a shoreline surprises.
beachesThe 17 best beaches in ItalyMay 15, 2025 • 9 min read
Bella Italia has some of the most beautiful stretches of sand on the planet. Work your way around the coastline with 17 of our favorite beaches in Italy.
beachesThe Catskill's best swimming holes and lakes for a summer dipMay 13, 2025 • 8 min read
Skip New York's crowded beaches and head to these idyllic swimming holes and lakes this summer.
beaches8 stupendous beaches in CreteMay 13, 2025 • 7 min read
For your next holiday in Crete, consider our list of top beaches, which offer beauty, isolation, sunsets and family fun.
beaches12 of the best national parks and nature reserves in PortugalMay 13, 2025 • 12 min read
Surprises come as standard in Portugal’s incredibly varied natural parks. Here's our pick of the best.
beachesThe 10 best things to do in Los AngelesMay 9, 2025 • 7 min read
With world-class art and culture, outstanding natural landscapes and lively shopping, LA is an amazing playground for visitors and locals.
beachesThe best day trips from MiamiMay 9, 2025 • 6 min read
Alluring and well-known attractions – from island escapes to refined gardens to mysterious swampland – are just a short hop from Miami.
beachesThe best places to visit in MoroccoMay 7, 2025 • 6 min read
The dazzling diversity of mountains, deserts, beaches and ancient cities in Morocco brings your senses to life.
activitiesThe 12 best Greek islands to visit in 2025May 7, 2025 • 13 min read
Plan your time in Greece with our pick of the best islands.
beachesThe 14 best beaches in BermudaMay 7, 2025 • 8 min read
From popular, family-friendly stretches of sand to secret coves you'll have all to yourself, these are the best beaches in beautiful Bermuda.
activitiesA first-time guide to KosMay 7, 2025 • 8 min read
The beautiful Greek island of Kos caters to everyone.
beachesThis is where to swim in CopenhagenMay 6, 2025 • 4 min read
The beaches, docks, decks, platforms in Copenhagen make it one of the best cities in the world for swimmers.
activities15 ways to see the best of LatviaMay 6, 2025 • 13 min read
From Rīga’s art nouveau architecture to sprawling Baltic beaches to medieval castles in the countryside, discover the best Latvia has to offer.
beachesCroatia itineraries: 3 routes to explore the cities, coasts and interiorMay 6, 2025 • 6 min read
From Split to Dubrovnik and beyond, see historic cities, gorgeous coastlines, islands and national parks with these itineraries through Croatia.
beachesThe 12 best beach towns in FloridaMay 5, 2025 • 12 min read
Florida is well known for its sunshine and beautiful beach towns. Here are the 12 best ones for you to visit.
beaches8 top things to do in Japan's Kagawa prefectureMay 5, 2025 • 7 min read
Kagawa is perfect for the traveler looking for something different while visiting Japan.