Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read
Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.
Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read
Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.
Aug 11, 2023 • 7 min read
Experience the best of Los Angeles' surf and sand culture with this guide to the city's top beaches.
Aug 10, 2023 • 6 min read
Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful
Aug 10, 2023 • 7 min read
A pair of writers go head to head comparing these two popular African destinations.
Aug 8, 2023 • 6 min read
The end of summer is coming fast, so it’s time to start planning your last hurrah for 2023.
Aug 2, 2023 • 7 min read
From McCarthy Beach to Ibeno Beach, there are plenty of sandy spots to enjoy in Nigeria.
Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy shows you how to make the most of 24 hours in Palma de Mallorca.
Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read
The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.
Jul 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med.
Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read
Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.
Jul 16, 2023 • 5 min read
Lisbon itself might not have a beach, but the Portuguese capital is a short trip away from plenty of golden stretches of sand. Here are the best.
Jul 13, 2023 • 5 min read
We asked four travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native Spain.
Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read
Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches
Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read
From warm shallow bays perfect for tiny tots to crashing waves that will delight surfers, there are our top 10 beaches in the Algarve.
Jul 11, 2023 • 8 min read
From the wildly beautiful Yorkshire coast to the sun-drenched southern counties, England has a beautiful beach for every taste. Here are 10 of our faves.
Jul 6, 2023 • 7 min read
Which of these countries – two of the world’s most beguiling – makes for a better vacation? Two expert writers make the case for each.
Jul 3, 2023 • 6 min read
Whether you’re dreaming of dreamy Mediterranean beaches, ancient allure, or buzzing city life, these are the best times to visit Greece.
Jun 30, 2023 • 9 min read
Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but we've rounded up the top attractions that won't cost you a dime: 22 free things to do in Emerald City.
Jun 28, 2023 • 6 min read
It’s not easy to decide which idyllic island is for you. Which is why we asked two opinionated experts to make the case.
Jun 25, 2023 • 16 min read
The mild-weathered City by the Bay is a compact place, ranked number seven in the US for parks, with tasty food for even the most finicky eaters and with a…
Jun 12, 2023 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet digital editor Sasha Brady shares scenes from a luxury trip to andBeyond Mnemba Island in Tanzania.
Jun 6, 2023 • 10 min read
From the tucked-away covers in the Cinque Terre to the sands of Sicily and Sardinia, here are our top 17 beaches in Italy.