If the chillier climate and shorter daylight hours are getting you down, perhaps it’s time to consider a holiday. For those yearning for a dose of Vitamin D, this popular European destination could be just the ticket, boasting temperatures of 20C even in November. Portugal’s Algarve is a stunning region renowned for its breathtaking beaches … Read more
This tiny coastal town is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and it is becoming an increasingly popular place for tourists. Sperlonga in Italy is a hidden treasure of the country, located in Lazio. It is halfway between Rome and Naples and lies in the regional park of the Ulysses Riviera. Known for … Read more
APTOS — After more than a year of work, California State Parks has produced a 65-page report detailing serious vulnerabilities to climate change-fueled impacts at two popular oceanside destinations in Santa Cruz County. But what exactly should be done about it remains an open question and the work to get some answers is just getting … Read more
Now a new hotspot is pinging on the radar. Desaru Coast, in the state of Johor, boasts 17km (11 miles) of pristine coastline dotted with a quartet of five-star resorts: the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and the One&Only Desaru Coast. Time magazine named … Read more
Looking out onto the beach of Platja d’Aro, Josep has tears in his eyes. “I used to play and swim here as a kid, when the beach was twice as big,” the 48-year-old teacher says. Today, the main beach in the popular Catalonian holiday resort on Spain’s Costa Brava coastline is some 50 metres (164 … Read more
This summer I visited two coastlines: the western shore of Oregon and California by motorcycle, and the south coast of Spain. During both trips I experienced 40 C-and-higher temperatures, but the two countries dealt with the heat in different ways. The Oregon Trail and California coast are famous for spectacular seaside cliffs and long sandy … Read more
A quaint UK town is a stone’s throw from some of the country’s most stunning coasts, with far fewer tourists than nearby more popular parts of Cornwall. Redruth, a market town near St Ives and Truro in Cornwall, has been hailed by visitors as a hidden gem which has kept its peaceful atmosphere despite its … Read more
This 14-mile-long, 36-square-mile island off the northern coast of Croatia in the Adriatic is one of the Mediterranean’s best kept secrets, with show stopping beaches with golden sand and emerald-coloured waters. The island of Rab is home to some of the most diverse landscapes in the Kvarner region, with the northeastern side of the island … Read more
Locals in the idyllic Outer Hebrides are pleading with visitors to keep their pristine white sands a secret. Huisinis Beach on the Isle of Harris, often mistaken for Caribbean shores due to its sparkling white sand, has become an Instagram sensation. At the end of a winding 12-mile road, Huisinis offers stunning views over the … Read more
Greece is undeniably a dream holiday destination. With numerous stunning beaches and a rich cultural heritage, there are plenty of attractions to visit. But Priyanka Juneja, a US-based travel blogger, has pointed out three common blunders that tourists make when visiting this European gem. Posting on TikTok she said: “You definitely don’t want to make … Read more
