Beach Travel Articles

When it comes to California’s most famous cities, Aptos doesn’t exactly top the list. In fact, the majority of travelers likely haven’t even heard of this Golden State stop. Well, it’s about time they listened up. Located in the perpetually sunny Santa Cruz County,...

Great resorts seem to be almost organic. They sprout from the earth as if by magic, teeming with exceptional accommodations. However, the reality is that a lot of love and care goes into creating a top-notch stay.   Few resorts know this better than The Beach House at Lake...

Though named for wooden treasure chests buried beneath its sandy shores in 1915, you’ll find the real allure of Treasure Island, Florida is above the surface. Sun-soaked beaches, the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico waves, and an ocean of family friendly attractions dot the...

Just picture it. The waves, sparkling in the sunshine, gently lapping the pristine beaches. The shouts of glee and happiness as kids splash into the water. All this could be right out your backdoor. Located on the elegant North End of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Four Sails...

Everyone has his or her idea of the perfect vacation. Maybe it’s a week in a tropical paradise or maybe it’s a secluded mountain getaway. No matter what your dream escape entails, it almost certainly involves forgetting about hectic schedules, reconnecting with loved...

Known for miles of oceanfront shoreline, a buzzing boardwalk, and outstanding golf courses, Myrtle Beach is an East Coast activity center. Hawaiian luaus, however, are one activity that you don’t associate with the area. Well, not until now.       Take a walk on the...

Relaxation. To some, it’s swaying in a hammock on a sun-kissed oceanside beach. To others, it’s lining a golf ball down the middle of a rolling green fairway. Yet others maintain that true relaxation is stuffing shopping bags at your favorite mall.     No matter what...

  Change. Sometimes you embrace it. Sometimes you dread it. But, the most important part is to change for the better. And, that’s precisely what The White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa has done. Since Superstorm Sandy, this Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey landmark...

Imagine the perfect tropical vacation. Sparkling water laps against the soft white sand of the beach, tropical plants add touches of green, the sky above is an endless expanse of blue, and all this waits just steps from a comfortable room. It is this vision of an ideal...

The waves gently roll onto the shore, serving as your wake-up call. The cool breeze rustles your hair as you laze about in a hammock on the beach. And, a world of sea life and adventure is at your fingertips. Welcome to Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort, located...

This story begins like every good story starts: with love at first sight. Once upon a time, a first glimpse of North Carolina’s barrier island beach transformed one child’s simple family vacation into something else entirely: a seed to what was to become a lifelong dream...

Spring means a fresh start, and at the Springmaid Beach Resort that’s just what you get. Located on Myrtle Beach’s famous Grand Strand, this newly-renovated ocean-side oasis is the perfect spot to whisk away your winter blues, lap up some warm waves, and celebrate the...

The emerald waves of the roaming Gulf of Mexico. The pine-tinted clay of a Rubico tennis court. The dancing leaves of a water oak tree. What do they all have in common? They’re all green, the color of vivacity and nature’s untainted splendor.  And, nobody symbolizes...

The Oregon Coast is a landscape as jagged and interesting as a jigsaw puzzle. There are lighthouse-lit cliffs and sand dunes sliding apart like cake tiers; and atop the tiers, a frosting of Evergreens, hiking trails, and some of the most sacred golf courses in the world. The...

Key West offers something for almost everyone, from watching stunning sunsets over the Atlantic on white sandy beaches to exciting nightlife. You can watch street performers juggle, walk tightropes, or eat fire. You can even explore our nation's history in a tropical...