Ask true beach lovers to name a favorite swath of surf ... they’re not all created equal. Here are 21 of the best.

the best being at Matira Point. Bora Bora boasts the nickname "the romantic island,” a moniker easy to appreciate with its isolated beaches, intimate hotels, and quiet atmosphere. One of the hip ...

The new National Geographic book ... the coastal villages of Moni Chrisoskalitissis and Gialos, Elafonisi Beach is best known for its exotic expanse of pink-hued sand and clear turquoise lagoon.

Visiting the coast can help you relieve stress and get more active—and it may even change the way you cope with pain.

The state’s parks are often overshadowed by Acadia National Park—but they shouldn’t be. These must-visit parks showcase the ...