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Costa Rica’s Best Beach Resorts, From Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio
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Costa Rica’s Best Beach Resorts, From Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio

From luxury eco-lodges tucked in the jungle to beachfront retreats in the coolest surf towns, these are the best beach…

Beyond the Resort Strip: 10 Beach Towns With Real Character
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Beyond the Resort Strip: 10 Beach Towns With Real Character

Skip the tourist hotspots for these beach towns where local culture thrives year-round, from Italian ceramics to tropical surf communities.

From City Center to Shoreline: The Beach Towns Best Reached by Train
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From City Center to Shoreline: The Beach Towns Best Reached by Train

The best beach towns with train access, from scenic U.S. routes to coastal rail journeys in Spain, Sri Lanka, and…

This Remote Thai Island Has No Airport, But Its Diving Is So Good It Draws Travelers From Around the World
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This Remote Thai Island Has No Airport, But Its Diving Is So Good It Draws Travelers From Around the World

Explore Koh Tao, Thailand, with this complete island guide covering the best beaches, diving, where to stay, and more.

This Thai Island Is a Laid-Back Beach Escape — White Sand, World-Class Diving, and Laid-Back Nightlife 
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This Thai Island Is a Laid-Back Beach Escape — White Sand, World-Class Diving, and Laid-Back Nightlife 

Dreaming of Koh Samui? This guide covers where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and the island's best…

The Rise of the Coolcation: 12 Breathtaking Beaches Worth the Chill
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The Rise of the Coolcation: 12 Breathtaking Beaches Worth the Chill

Escape the heat for these cooler beach destinations, or 'coolcations.' Explore spots in Scandinavia, Ireland, the UK, and Canada.

The Best Beach Camping Spots in California, According to Local Experts
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The Best Beach Camping Spots in California, According to Local Experts

From Gold Bluffs Beach to remote Catalina Island campsites, discover California's best beach camping spots — with tips from local…

Why Cape San Blas Is the Most Talked-About Beach in Florida Right Now
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Why Cape San Blas Is the Most Talked-About Beach in Florida Right Now

Here are a few things contributing to the popularity of Cape San Blas, and giving people reason to spread the…