The dome of San Gennaro in Praiano, Italy. The beauty of a beach town is multifaceted. On one hand, there are all of the natural elements—whether it’s the shimmering blue waters, the white-sand ...

Golden sand beaches in the Algarve and the Canary Islands, wild secret counterparts in Greece, others with therapeutic power in Italy and lush, green beaches in Albania: They all grace this year’s ...

Soft white sands, luminous turquoise waters, and a horizon that melts into endless sunshine – Eagle Beach in Aruba has officially earned the title of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beach according to ...

That’s no Instagram filter—see la vie en rose on these colorful coastlines. Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack ...

View of the rocky portion of Baby Beach in Kauai - Joanna Szypulska/Shutterstock Kauai's South Shore is renowned for its golden-sand beaches, reliably sunny weather, and charming towns. Along this ...

On July 25, 1824, the territory of Nicoya was incorporated as a part of Costa Rica. This day of historic significance is now celebrated as a national holiday. Cultural traditions and events take place ...

Some beaches are beautiful because of their crystal-clear water, while others stand out because of dramatic cliffs or ...

A beautiful beach in the UK has been named among the best in Europe. While most people think of Cornwall when it comes to the best beaches in Britain, this hidden gem is actually located in South ...

A “secret” beach with a disused railway track has been praised for offering “white sand and turquoise waters” and it’s only two hours away from Glasgow. Scotland boasts an abundance of stunning, ...

From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns in the world. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of ...