Paraty, Brazil, sits along the country’s southeastern coast as a preserved colonial settlement that many international ...

The travel industry uses the word “hidden” so loosely that it has lost much of its meaning. Before long, the atmosphere that made the place compelling gets diluted by crowds, inflated prices, and copy ...

A crescent-shaped beach in Hawaii that’s immersed in greenery and facing an island just offshore is the best beach in the US. So says coastal scientist Stephen P. Leatherman, better known as “Dr.

Bask on pristine white sand, wander among picturesque lakefront dunes or explore an island where wild horses roam. Just don’t forget the sunscreen. By Gabe Castro-Root From the Pacific to the Atlantic ...

Roughly two million people filled Rio's Copacabana beach Saturday night for a free mega-concert thrown by Colombian pop queen Shakira. About two million people were expected to attend the free outdoor ...

A beach vacation is usually relaxing in itself, but imagine if it's to one of the best in the world. For travelers seeking inspiration for their summer trips, the latest ranking of The World's 50 Best ...

Susan B. Barnes is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing about food, travel and lifestyle. With 27 miles of beaches along Florida's Panhandle, you're sure to find just the ...

When is the best time to go the best beaches in South Carolina? To be honest, there is really no bad time to go. In winter, the state can enjoy high-cloud, bright-sunshine days with above average ...

Winter may still be in full swing, but travelers seeking a warm-weather getaway have their sights set on California. That's because San Diego's La Jolla Cove was just ranked the top beach in the ...

100 Beaches of a Lifetime includes beaches all over the world, from the most iconic to the ones with the best wildlife viewing. Photograph by Denis Belitsky, Shutterstock From Hawaii's Papakōlea Beach ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Looking for a beach vacation close to home? From Florida to Hawaii, Tripadvisor data reveals America’s favorite beaches. Here’s some top spots for beach vacations in the U.S.—no passport required.