Beach Vacations

The beach holiday is the platonic ideal of vacations: what nearly every traveler, whether active or armchair, dreams of. Soft sand, shady palms, a cold drink, a warm surf—what more could you want? It's no wonder so many ad campaigns hang their hook (and their products) on this seaside ideal: brands of beer, lines of clothes, models of cars. Travel + Leisure writers and editors are no strangers to the allure of the shore, and so search the world for the best beach vacations it can offer.

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How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Northern California's Beloved Pebble Beach
Our guide to the essential places to see and things to do that make this slice of California so special.
The Maldives Is Getting Another Stunning Hotel on a Private Island — Complete With Dreamy Overwater Villas
The rebranding of the Kanuhara resort will be complete in 2022.
You Can Sleep in an Igloo on a Beach in Costa Rica
These stunning igloos in Costa Rica are near a beach and popular national park.
An Oyster Tour of Delaware's 'Culinary Coast'
It’s been three years since oyster farming started up in Delaware, and the inaugural harvest is finally hitting menus. One writer gets to shucking — and discovers that the local bivalves aren’t the only culinary attraction.
25 Last-minute Beach Trips to Extend Your Summer
There's still time for one more beachfront vacation, even after Labor Day.
How to Have the Perfect Day at NYC's Rockaway Beach
Rockaway is now the coolest spot to hang out in New York — that frankly doesn’t feel like New York at all.
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The U.S. Is the Second Best Country in the World to Skinny Dip — Here's Number One
17 of the Best Beaches in the Caribbean
Here are 17 of the best Caribbean beaches so you can start planning your next island getaway.
Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Perfect Greek Islands Vacation
This Famed Montauk Resort Has All-new Suites Perfect for Group Getaways
Visiting St. Barts During the Pandemic Changed How I Travel — Here's How
It Just Got More Expensive to Snorkel at This Gorgeous Hawaiian Spot

Stay at the Greek Villa of One of History's Most Beloved Travel Writers

At a literary couple’s former home in the bucolic Mani Peninsula, you can find yourself transported — and inspired.

All Beach Vacations

CheapCaribbean Is Looking for Someone to Go on 3 Free All-Inclusive Beach Vacations
You Can Swim at One of the Best Private Beaches in Mykonos — but Only If You're a Guest of This Hotel
This Country Has the Cleanest Swimming Waters in the EU
This Popular Hawaii Resort Has New Deals for Foodies, Families, and Extended Stays
Where to Stay, Eat, Drink, and Play in the Hamptons, According to a Year-round Local
With Vineyards, Beaches, and Quaint Villages, Île de Ré Is France's Best-kept Secret
This Hotel in Aruba Has a 'Sunset Concierge' to Help You End Your Days in Paradise
The Ritz-Carlton Just Opened Its First Resort in the Maldives — and It's Absolutely Gorgeous
Caribbean Is Calling
The 5 Most Luxurious New Hotels in Corfu
How El Salvador Became a World-class Destination for Surfers
50 Years of Cancún: How the Beachfront Haven Became a Favorite Tropical Retreat
Under-the-radar Spots to Visit in the Caribbean, According to Locals
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend on St. Maarten/St. Martin, According to a Longtime Local
6 Refreshing Caribbean Beers — and the Best Beaches to Drink Them On
Provincetown, A Longtime Haven for LGBTQ Travelers, is the Perfect Laid-Back Beach Town
The Best Airbnbs in Florida — From Overwater Bungalows to Tree Houses
How Coney Island Became the Place to Be on a Summer Day in New York City
How Waikiki Beach Became the Luxury Hot Spot It Is Today
The Athens Riviera Is Returning to a World-renowned Beachfront Destination
How the Jersey Shore Became a Favorite Summer Getaway for East Coasters
How Ocean City, Maryland’s Boardwalk Has Become a Summer Americana Icon
Where to Eat, Sleep, and Shop in Tulum's Coolest Neighborhood, According to a Local
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Is Bringing Luxury Villas and a Whole Lot of Fun to the Dominican Republic
The Most Charming Small Towns in Florida
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