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From Stadium to Sand: The Best Beaches Closest to 2026 World Cup Venues
Trends & Research

From Stadium to Sand: The Best Beaches Closest to 2026 World Cup Venues

Sports tourism is having a moment (it’s one of the buzziest travel trends of the year!), and the 2026 FIFA…

Quiet Luxury in California: The Best Coastal Towns to Escape the Crowds
Luxury Escapes

Quiet Luxury in California: The Best Coastal Towns to Escape the Crowds

From Mendocino's wildflower bluffs to Carpinteria's seal rookery, these are the California coast's quiet luxury escapes without the crowds.

The California Beach Town That Just Beat Out Every Other Small Town in America
Travel News & Tips

The California Beach Town That Just Beat Out Every Other Small Town in America

From its wide sandy beaches to its iconic boardwalk, here’s why Pismo Beach earned the title of best small coastal…

Yahoo Named America’s Best Family Road Trip — and It’s All Coastline
Family Adventures

Yahoo Named America’s Best Family Road Trip — and It’s All Coastline

California's Pacific Coast Highway tops Yahoo's recent list of the top six best road trips across the country.

Where Fine Dining Meets the Shore: The Best Michelin-Star Restaurants by the Beach in the U.S.
Culinary Trips

Where Fine Dining Meets the Shore: The Best Michelin-Star Restaurants by the Beach in the U.S.

Whether you plan a road trip through California or Florida, here are some of the U.S.’s best Michelin-recognized restaurants near…

The Best Beaches in America for a Digital Detox, Ranked
Trends & Research

The Best Beaches in America for a Digital Detox, Ranked

Americans often say they want to unplug on vacation. However, that is easier said than done. Taking a break from…

The Best Beach Towns Near Los Angeles, According to Locals
Best Beaches

The Best Beach Towns Near Los Angeles, According to Locals

From Malibu to Dana Point, with the furthest just over an hour away, it's easy to use Los Angeles as…

Monterey Bay Whale Watching Was Just Named a Must-Have Experience for 2026
Travel News & Tips

Monterey Bay Whale Watching Was Just Named a Must-Have Experience for 2026

Virtuoso names Monterey Bay whale watching a top 2026 experience. See humpbacks, blue whales & orcas in this California town…