A cooler packed to the brim with refreshments. Shareable snacks on deck. A tote crammed with towels. Come summer, it’s a familiar sight—and all signs point to a trip to the beach. This year, ...

Even the most saltwater-loving, boogie-boarding, toes-in-the-sand beach buffs among us want to keep sand where it belongs: by the shoreline and not trailed into our cars, trunks, beach bags, and home ...

Those clear, sunny skies that welcomed you to the beach at 10 a.m. can quickly become unbearable by noon when even the most diligent sunscreen appliers and sun hat wearers can be affected by the sun’s ...

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If you’ve ever dreamt of having your own beach home to escape the routine of everyday life, try looking in areas with just as much character and far less hype for your second home or vacation getaway.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. U.S. residents don’t need a passport to travel to this year’s ...

For the 38th edition of our Readers' Choice Awards, respondents from across the globe weighed in on all things travel—from hotels and resorts to cruises and spas, the friendliest cities to the ...