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The European Beach Towns Coastal Experts Say You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer
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The European Beach Towns Coastal Experts Say You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer

The best European beach towns for summer with expert insights and local recommendations to inspire your next seaside escape.

K.C. Dermody
April 6, 2026
These New Caribbean Beach Hotels Are Opening This Spring—And They’re Already Booking Up
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These New Caribbean Beach Hotels Are Opening This Spring—And They’re Already Booking Up

Discover the best new Caribbean beach hotels opening this spring, from Barbados to Turks and Caicos—perfect for your next tropical…

Mariette Williams
April 3, 2026
11 Can’t-Miss Spring Festivals at U.S. Beach Destinations This April and May
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11 Can’t-Miss Spring Festivals at U.S. Beach Destinations This April and May

If you live in a snowy, northern locale like me, then you’re probably just about now getting into the time…

Holly Riddle
April 2, 2026
This Quiet SC Island Near Charleston Has No Hotels — and That’s the Point
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This Quiet SC Island Near Charleston Has No Hotels — and That’s the Point

This under-the-radar South Carolina island pairs quiet beaches with Southern charm, local history, and a surprisingly strong food scene.

K.C. Dermody
April 2, 2026
Mallorca Is Better in Spring and Autumn — Here’s How to Spend 7 Days There
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Mallorca Is Better in Spring and Autumn — Here’s How to Spend 7 Days There

Discover a quieter side of Mallorca with this shoulder season itinerary designed for fewer crowds, local charm and laid-back days.

Pavlo Fedykovych
March 31, 2026
I’ve Visited the French Riviera Every Spring for Four Years — These Are the Best Beach Towns
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I’ve Visited the French Riviera Every Spring for Four Years — These Are the Best Beach Towns

From Menton and Antibes to Le Lavandou and Sainte-Maxime, here are the most beautiful French Riviera beach towns to visit…

Pavlo Fedykovych
March 30, 2026
Eastern Europe Has Some of the Best Beaches in the World — Here’s Where to Go
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Eastern Europe Has Some of the Best Beaches in the World — Here’s Where to Go

From wild Black Sea stretches to crystal-clear Adriatic coves and moody Baltic shorelines, these are beaches with real character. 

Georgie Darling
March 26, 2026
Saunas, Standing Stones, and Black Pudding: This Is the Scottish Island Town That Stole My Heart
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Saunas, Standing Stones, and Black Pudding: This Is the Scottish Island Town That Stole My Heart

Travelers are falling for Stornoway, Scotland for its charming Lews Castle, fresh seafood, Gaelic culture, and wild coastal scenery.

K.C. Dermody
March 24, 2026