Cynthia J. Drake has been a travel writer since 2009. Based in Austin, Texas, she has written for Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Parents, AAA, Texas Monthly, and other publications. This ...

Is your favorite Massachusetts beach open or closed today? Water conditions can change frequently throughout the summer, so swimmers can now check NewsCenter 5's interactive map showing which beaches ...

Using a beach tent is one of the easiest ways to make long days by the water more comfortable, especially when that midday sun and heat start kicking in. These handy shelters provide a dedicated home ...

A viral confrontation in Playacar turned into something quieter but more pointed on Sunday. People brought food and games to a stretch of coast after a foreign woman allegedly tried to remove Mexican ...

The annual Dr. Beach report is out, ranking the 10 best beaches in the U.S. for 2026, from Hawaii to Florida to Cape Cod, while also spotlighting environmental challenges affecting some shorelines.

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.

Playa del Carmen is my favorite place to stay in Mexico‘s Riviera Maya, in large part because there are literally hundreds of excellent resorts and hotels in Playa del Carmen to choose from. Whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

The best all-inclusive resorts make trip planning easy by bundling the cost of food, drinks and entertainment into one ...

The river meets the sea at Playa Palomino and makes for a doubly beautiful landscape somewhere between a stunning Caribbean beach and a lush riverfront. Seated in northern Colombia in the seaside ...