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The French Riviera’s Prettiest Beach Town Sits Right on the Italian Border
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The French Riviera’s Prettiest Beach Town Sits Right on the Italian Border

Why Menton is a favorite French Riviera town—beaches, Old Town charm, incredible food, and the perfect base for exploring the…

Pavlo Fedykovych
March 13, 2026
The Best East Coast Beach Resorts for a Luxury Getaway
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The Best East Coast Beach Resorts for a Luxury Getaway

Want to sleep, play, relax, dine and more without ever leaving the hotel? These best East Coast beach resorts offer…

Holly Riddle
March 10, 2026
I Lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10+ Years—This Is the Most Charming Coastal Town in Oregon
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I Lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10+ Years—This Is the Most Charming Coastal Town in Oregon

Discover why Astoria, Oregon's oldest city, shines with Victorian architecture, Columbia River views, and rich Pacific Northwest history.

K.C. Dermody
March 4, 2026
Just Outside Rio, This Beach Town Is Brazil’s Best-Kept Secret
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Just Outside Rio, This Beach Town Is Brazil’s Best-Kept Secret

Buzios, Brazil is the perfect vacation spot only 3 hours from Rio de Janeiro. Here is everything you need to…

Carla Vianna
March 2, 2026
South Water Caye Is Belize’s Crowd-Free Island With 117,000 Acres of Protected Reef
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South Water Caye Is Belize’s Crowd-Free Island With 117,000 Acres of Protected Reef

South Water Caye is a tiny Belize island with a protected reef, crowd-free beaches, and a slower pace centered on…

Amanda Ogle
February 26, 2026
I Lived in the Pacific Northwest for a Decade—This Is the Most Charming Coastal Town in Washington State
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I Lived in the Pacific Northwest for a Decade—This Is the Most Charming Coastal Town in Washington State

From Victorian homes to a thriving arts scene and waterfront views, here’s why Port Townsend is Washington’s most charming coastal…

K.C. Dermody
February 25, 2026
A Beach Lover’s Guide to Naxos Town, Greece
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A Beach Lover’s Guide to Naxos Town, Greece

Discover Naxos Town, Greece's charming Cycladic capital. This complete beach town guide covers the best beaches, dining, and historic sites.

K.C. Dermody
February 17, 2026
Kuta Lombok Is the Bali Alternative Travelers Are Quietly Choosing
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Kuta Lombok Is the Bali Alternative Travelers Are Quietly Choosing

Kuta Lombok is the uncrowded alternative to Bali with pristine beaches, world-class surf and authentic Indonesian culture minus the tourists.

Georgie Darling
February 13, 2026