A beach like powdered sugar against the expanse of a turquoise ocean—a vacation many dream of. For beach lovers still ...

Summer is here, the time of year when beaches become the goal of most travelers around the world who dream of warm seas, white sand and secret, quiet and sunny shores. Including the best hidden ...

There’s something sacred about a perfect beach day—and we’re not talking about the sunscreen-slick chaos of an overcrowded resort strip. We mean the kind where you stumble onto impossibly soft sand, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some states, like Florida, California, and Hawaii, are known for their beautiful beaches. Others have lesser-known — but equally ...

You may have heard that time moves a little differently in the Caribbean. It's not an exaggeration. There's a leisurely pace to beach life, and that's especially true when you're swimming with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a beach ...

Nothing says vacation like a beach. But sand alone does not a great beach make. I want a peaceful place to soak up the sun but also prefer destinations where I can surf, swim, kayak, and hike to take ...

Everyone loves those idyllic beach vacations. Whether your ideal beach vacation includes nothing but catching warm summer rays in the sand or playing beach volleyball, snorkeling or surfing, you’ll ...

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 ...