Some states, like Florida, California, and Hawaii, are known for their beautiful beaches. Others have lesser-known — but equally breathtaking — beaches, including Michigan and New Hampshire. If you're ...

"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 ...

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, ...

From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns in the world. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of ...

This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. There’s something magical about the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the feel of soft sand underfoot, and the endless horizon ...

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 ...

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 ...

These clothes-free locales lure travelers from afar. June 26, 2014— -- intro: Sun and sand is great and all, but some (us included) would argue that a beachy setting gets better when the clothes ...

Just an hour and a half from Seattle is beautiful Anacortes, where you have the privilege of enjoying both mountain and ocean views. There are many bars and eateries, as well as parks, hiking trails, ...

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 ...