Category: Beach & Island Spots

Laguna Beach packs cliffside parks, hidden coves, and a full summer of art festivals into just a few square miles. Quick answer: start at Heisler Park for the views, spend time at Main Beach for the classic SoCal scene, and time your trip around the summer art festivals if you want the full experience. But […]

Bora Bora’s best activities boil down to five things: swimming with sharks and rays in the lagoon, taking a boat cruise around the reef, riding an ATV up to Mont Popoti, relaxing on the free public Matira Beach, and staying in an overwater bungalow with Mount Otemanu as your view. Before you book anything, here’s […]

The best things to do in Fiji fall into three groups: island hopping between the Mamanuca and Yasawa chains, visiting a local village for a kava ceremony, and getting in the water to snorkel or dive Fiji’s coral reefs. These three pillars show up in almost every trip, whether you are traveling with kids, as […]

Hawaii tightened its rules in 2026. If you plan to show up and wing it, you will likely be turned away at the gate. Here is what changed and what it means for your trip. Reservations now rule the big attractions. Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and the USS Arizona Memorial all require booking ahead, but […]

The best things to do in Curaçao are walking the rainbow-colored streets of Willemstad, swimming and snorkeling at the island’s calm cove beaches, and hiking or driving through nature parks like Christoffel and Shete Boka. Add a day trip to Klein Curaçao, a Blue Curaçao tasting, and a plate of keshi yena, and you have […]

The best things to do in St. Lucia are hiking the UNESCO-listed Pitons, walking the Tet Paul trail, soaking in Sulphur Springs mud baths, visiting Diamond Falls and Toraille Waterfall, exploring Pigeon Island, lounging on Reduit Beach, joining the Gros Islet Friday party, whale watching, snorkeling, and browsing Castries Market. Before you book, know two […]

Myrtle Beach in 2026 means a few big anchors, not endless guessing. Start with Broadway at the Beach, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel, Myrtle Beach State Park, and Brookgreen Gardens. New this year, Downtown Flavortown brings Guy Fieri’s food, bowling, and games to the Myrtle Beach Mall. Here’s the truth. Some travelers call this […]

Cape Cod has a lot going on, but the best things to do come down to three things: walk the beaches and trails inside the Cape Cod National Seashore, ride a bike along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and spend real time in the quieter Lower Cape towns instead of just the busy main strip. […]

The best Cabo San Lucas trip mixes three things: a morning at Medano Beach, a boat ride out to El Arco, and a desert adventure like ATVing or a camel tour. Plan for 4 to 7 days. That’s enough time to hit the beaches, get out on the water, and still have a day to […]

Short on time? Book Diamond Head, snorkel Hanauma Bay, and spend a day on the North Shore. These are Oahu’s top three, but reservations are required for most spots in 2026, so plan ahead or get turned away at the gate. Oahu packs beaches, crater hikes, and history into one island. But this island runs […]