Destinations

The honest guide to Thailand’s beaches in 2026 — which islands have held up, which are overrun, costs, seasons, and where to go for diving, families, and couples.

The honest guide to Tulum in 2026 — what the beaches are actually like, the best cenotes, where to stay, real costs, and what the Instagram version leaves out.

Two coastlines, world-class surf, sea turtles nesting at night, and one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. The honest guide to Costa Rica beaches in 2026 — which coast, which beaches, what it costs.

Bali delivers — but only if you know which area suits you. Honest guide to the best beaches (Bingin, Padang Padang, Nusa Penida), costs, when to go, and how to avoid the tourist traps.

Santorini looks like paradise — but is it really a great beach destination? We give you the real picture on black sand beaches, what it costs, when to go, and whether it lives up to the hype.

The Caribbean is open year-round — but not every month is equal for every island. Here’s the honest month-by-month breakdown of when to go, when to save money, and when hurricane season makes the risk real.

Hawaii has some of the best beaches on earth — and some of the most overrated. This island-by-island guide tells you exactly which beaches are worth your time on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island.

Bali has over 100 beaches. Most are fine. A handful are genuinely spectacular. This guide cuts through the hype to tell you exactly where to go — Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Bingin, Amed — and which overrated spots to skip.