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The Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro—For Beaches, Festivals & Fewer Crowds
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The Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro—For Beaches, Festivals & Fewer Crowds

Rio de Janeiro is the kind of city that pulses with energy all year long. Yet knowing when to visit…

Why Paraty is Rio’s Best Kept Secret—Art, Culture and Coastal Beauty
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Why Paraty is Rio’s Best Kept Secret—Art, Culture and Coastal Beauty

Just a few hours from Rio de Janeiro, Paraty feels like a world apart, where cobblestone streets and colonial facades…

Best Rio de Janeiro Beaches (That aren’t Copacabana and Ipanema)
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Best Rio de Janeiro Beaches (That aren’t Copacabana and Ipanema)

Sure, Copacabana and Ipanema are the icons of Rio’s beach culture. And if I’m being honest, that’s probably where you’ll…

15 Best East Coast Beaches for Families, Backed by 9,000+ Reviews
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15 Best East Coast Beaches for Families, Backed by 9,000+ Reviews

From Maine’s rocky coastline to Florida’s powdery white sand, the East Coast is packed with beach destinations tailor-made for families.…

Surf’s Up! These Are the 9 Best Beaches for Surfing in Costa Rica
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Surf’s Up! These Are the 9 Best Beaches for Surfing in Costa Rica

Surfers from all over the world come to shred Costa Rica’s coastline. It stretches along the Pacific and Caribbean with…

The Best Dubai Beaches—From Iconic Views to Hidden Gems
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The Best Dubai Beaches—From Iconic Views to Hidden Gems

In the beginning, there was only the desert and the blue sea. All the glitzy, ultra-high skyscrapers and exclusive beach…

Surfing in Portugal: 13 Best Beaches to Catch a Wave
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Surfing in Portugal: 13 Best Beaches to Catch a Wave

I’ve been visiting Portugal on and off for the past seven years, always chasing waves, sunshine and a good vinho…

13 Best Beaches in Indonesia (That Aren’t in Bali)
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13 Best Beaches in Indonesia (That Aren’t in Bali)

I spent 3.5 years living in Indonesia — mostly on Bali, with a few unforgettable months on Gili Trawangan —…