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Beyond the Beach Chair: How to Leave Your Favorite Coastline Better Than You Found It
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Beyond the Beach Chair: How to Leave Your Favorite Coastline Better Than You Found It

Pair relaxing time at the beach with meaningful experiences. Here are some of our favorite ways to give back on…

Brandy Hastings
May 4, 2026
The Best Beach Towns in the U.S. for a Long Weekend Getaway
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The Best Beach Towns in the U.S. for a Long Weekend Getaway

From Ogunquit's rose-dotted dunes to Laguna Beach's coastal cliffs, these are the best beach towns in the U.S. for a…

K.C. Dermody
May 4, 2026
Skip the Amalfi Coast — These Secret European Beaches Are Worth the Detour
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Skip the Amalfi Coast — These Secret European Beaches Are Worth the Detour

Europe’s best secret beaches offer a quieter escape from iconic hotspots like the Costa del Sol, French Riviera, and Amalfi…

K.C. Dermody
May 1, 2026
White Sand, Fewer Crowds, and Lower Prices: The Best Caribbean Islands for Summer
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White Sand, Fewer Crowds, and Lower Prices: The Best Caribbean Islands for Summer

From the peaks of Saint Lucia to the white sands of Aruba, here are Caribbean destinations that offer the ultimate…

Mariette Williams
April 27, 2026
The Turkish Riviera Is Everything the French Riviera Promises — With a Fraction of the Crowds
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The Turkish Riviera Is Everything the French Riviera Promises — With a Fraction of the Crowds

The Turkish Riviera has 500-plus beaches, ancient ruins, and far fewer crowds than the French Riviera. Here's where to go.

Amanda Ogle
April 24, 2026
The World’s Most Spectacular Coastal Road Trips for Summer — and the Beaches to Stop At
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The World’s Most Spectacular Coastal Road Trips for Summer — and the Beaches to Stop At

The best coastal road trips for summer, from Europe to New Zealand, with scenic drives, hidden stops, and beautiful beaches…

K.C. Dermody
April 23, 2026
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit? A Complete Guide
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Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit? A Complete Guide

From the adventure-ready Big Island to the crowd-free shores of Lanai and Molokai, here's the best Hawaiian island for your…

Holly Riddle
April 22, 2026
This Alabama Beach Town Just Beat Out Florida on the 2026 Best Beaches List
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This Alabama Beach Town Just Beat Out Florida on the 2026 Best Beaches List

Discover why Gulf Shores just landed on U.S. News’ Best Beaches of 2026 list, from its dazzling white quartz sands…

K.C. Dermody
April 21, 2026