Beaches

Get travel inspiration for your next beach vacation, in the U.S. or abroad.

International beaches
Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.
Travel for Good
How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway
Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.
February 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Cities We Love
Dubrovnik Without the Crowds—Even During High Season
September 16, 2022 10:46 PM
International Beaches
10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture
August 15, 2022 07:07 PM
International Beaches
10 Must-Visit Beaches in Aruba
May 04, 2022 07:30 PM
International Beaches
Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece
December 01, 2021 03:04 PM

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A group of people on a boat off the coast of Malta in the ocean on a sunny day.
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The 15 Best Things to Do in Malta, the Mediterranean’s Most Underrated Destination
September 17, 2023 10:34 AM
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Jessie Beck
Local Getaways: Why Catalina Island Is the Mediterranean Escape Every Southern Californian Needs
Weekend Getaways
This Little Island Offers a Slice of the Mediterranean in California
September 16, 2023 11:25 AM
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Tim Chester
The marshlands of Little St. Simons Island
Islands
Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination
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U.S. Beaches
Sunset in Gulf Shores Alabama
U.S. Beaches
This Southern State is the Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.
No, it’s not on the East or West Coast.
March 23, 2023 06:51 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
U.S. Beaches
5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers
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U.S. Beaches
The Best Beaches in Florida—And Where to Stay
February 16, 2023 05:45 PM
U.S. Beaches
The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
November 07, 2022 01:06 PM
U.S. Beaches
The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina
October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

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The Best Beaches in Grenada
International Beaches
The Best Beaches in Grenada
May 14, 2020 11:47 AM
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Terry Ward
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
U.S. Beaches
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
May 05, 2020 03:23 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Social-Distance Surfing and Crowded Coasts: What Beaches Look Like as COVID-19 Frustrations Mount
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Social-Distance Surfing and Crowded Coasts: What Beaches Look Like as COVID-19 Frustrations Mount
May 01, 2020 03:46 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Best Beaches in Thailand
International Beaches
The Best Beaches in Thailand
March 30, 2020 09:36 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Puerto Rico, Revived
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Puerto Rico, Revived
December 06, 2019 05:02 PM
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Ramona Ausubel
Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself
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Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself
December 06, 2019 10:18 AM
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Mary Holland
Some of the World’s Best Beaches Are in Countries You May Not Expect
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Some of the World’s Best Beaches Are in Countries You May Not Expect
November 13, 2019 03:46 PM
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Audrey Bruno
The Perfect Weekend in Carlsbad
U.S. Beaches
The Perfect Weekend in Carlsbad
September 09, 2019 06:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
August 29, 2019 02:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Discovering a Mystical Peninsula in California
U.S. Beaches
Discovering a Mystical Peninsula in California
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12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom
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12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom
August 23, 2019 04:30 PM
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Rachel Mills
Best Beaches Near Orlando
U.S. Beaches
Best Beaches Near Orlando
August 22, 2019 07:55 PM
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Terry Ward
The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy
Islands
The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy
August 01, 2019 09:55 AM
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Aruba Tourism Authority
The Best Islands in Thailand
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The Best Islands in Thailand
July 12, 2019 07:05 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Why You Should Go to St. Tropez This Summer
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Why You Should Go to St. Tropez This Summer
June 04, 2019 09:16 AM
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Kimberley Lovato
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
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Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
May 24, 2019 11:36 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
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Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
May 23, 2019 11:32 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
U.S. Beaches
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
May 21, 2019 02:43 PM
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Deb Hopewell
The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation
U.S. Beaches
The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation
May 21, 2019 02:40 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Best Small Beach Towns in the United States
U.S. Beaches
The Best Small Beach Towns in the United States
May 21, 2019 02:33 PM
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AFAR Editors
A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches
U.S. Beaches
A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches
May 21, 2019 12:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard
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You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard
April 23, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Rediscover Luxury at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
U.S. Beaches
Rediscover Luxury at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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The Best Beaches in Croatia, From Secret Islands to Movie Locations
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The Best Beaches in Croatia, From Secret Islands to Movie Locations
March 28, 2019 09:03 PM
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Anja Mutic
The Best Beaches in Cuba
International Beaches
The Best Beaches in Cuba
March 26, 2019 08:10 PM
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Conner Gorry
Making Multigenerational Travel Memories in Bermuda
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Making Multigenerational Travel Memories in Bermuda
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On the Cayman Islands, locals have more fully realized that their future relies on maintaining the islands’ exquisite natural treasures.
Beaches
How the Cayman Islands Are Embracing Sustainability
December 21, 2018 01:41 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List 
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A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List
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Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway
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Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway
October 31, 2018 08:55 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Hotels on Hurricane-Hit Islands in the Caribbean Reopen Bigger and Better Than Ever
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Hotels on Hurricane-Hit Islands in the Caribbean Reopen Bigger and Better Than Ever
October 19, 2018 04:46 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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