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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 —…

These 13 Oaxaca Beaches Made Me Fall in Love With Mexico’s Coast
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These 13 Oaxaca Beaches Made Me Fall in Love With Mexico’s Coast

I’ve always loved Mexico, but it was Oaxaca that truly got under my skin. I spent nearly a year making…

14 Clearest Beaches in Europe for Swimming & Snorkeling
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14 Clearest Beaches in Europe for Swimming & Snorkeling

There’s nothing like transparent waters. Who can resist diving into a crystal-clear sea where it feels like you’re snorkeling without…

14 Most Charming Beach Towns in the U.S.
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14 Most Charming Beach Towns in the U.S.

With such diverse coastlines, from rugged stretches lined with gnarled driftwood to pristine white sands edging calm turquoise waters, it’s…

The Best Florida Beach for Shell Collecting – What to Know Before You Go
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The Best Florida Beach for Shell Collecting – What to Know Before You Go

Discover why Sanibel Island is a shelling paradise, with top beaches, rare finds, and essential rules for collecting shells legally.