Off Africa’s west coast, the archipelagic nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is one of the continent’s most special secrets. Made up of two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe offers the best of tropical paradise: long and deserted beaches fringed with palms and a plethora of activities to help you access all this beauty. …
California is renowned for its sun-drenched strips of sand dotted up and down the Pacific coast with good reason. You don’t become synonymous with US beach culture without some impressive shores that put the gold in the Golden State. Find family fun in La Jolla, gaze upon world-class surfers in Huntington Beach, mingle with the …
Serving up 125 miles of diverse island beauty, the Florida Keys offer a seemingly endless supply of turquoise waters, pristine white sands and outdoor adventures. Experiencing a lush subtropical climate and year-round warmth might seem out of reach within the continental United States, but thanks to the road that runs almost to the tip of …
When planning a trip to Texas beaches, research is key. The Lone Star State’s coast can be a murky one and folks don’t simply rock up to whatever patch of sand is the closest. But over 600 miles of coastline means there are sandy treasures to be found and wonderful communities coming together. You see, …
Sunseekers and beach hoppers have made Aruba one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations. The island is ideal for a fun escape with friends, or for a soothing getaway to relax and recharge your batteries. Beyond its stunning, picture-perfect, white-sand beaches, the island has much to offer – including the natural appeal of Arikok National …
Situated on the Gulf of Naples, on the western coast of southern Italy, Naples’ history, culture, and cuisine are forever tied to the Mediterranean Sea. Sailors from the Greek island of Rhodes were the first to establish a small commercial port here in the first millennium BCE, founding the city of Parthenope, renamed Neápolis in …
Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ready-made for unforgettable adventures. Vanuatu is an archipelagic country of 83 islands in the South Pacific. The sixth largest, Tanna is just 40km (25 miles) long and 19km (12 miles) wide – but visitors will find …
If you’re visiting Barbados for the first time, expect to slow down. This is not the place for hustle and bustle. In Barbados, life is lived at a laid-back and leisurely pace. It’s a place where you might spend so long lounging on the beach, sipping on rum punches, that you might end up missing your …
If there’s one stretch of the California coastline that conjures the imagination like no other, it’s Big Sur. Here, land and ocean play out an endless drama of thundering surf, sheer cliffs and tiny coves protected by jagged rocks. Nearby, California’s iconic Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, twists and winds along …
The Balinese people treat the ocean with enormous respect. Though their coastline is dotted with some of the world’s most stunning (and popular) beaches, living so close to the water means recognizing the power and risk that exists alongside that beauty. It’s not unusual for locals to meditate and pray at beaches to encourage positive …