Once called Little England because of its distinction as the first overseas British colony, Barbados is a newly independent republic and eternally alluring. Barbados is a quintessential Caribbean paradise with crystal-clear waters lapping more than 70 miles of beaches, including pink sand Crane Beach. It’s also rich with culture and history, which is showcased in…
Believed to have gotten its name because of its talcum-colored beaches (although, some contend it’s derived from the white blossoms on the almond trees), Costa Blanca, or “White Coast,” is one of the most renowned of Spain’s seaboards. Popular year-round, it stretches for more than 120 miles and features sheer cliffs, charming Moorish villages, pristine…
Interestingly, most of Phuket is mountainous. But the shoreline around Thailand’s largest island does boast more than 30 beautiful beaches — Patong, Kata Noi, and Freedom among them. And there’s no better time to be there than February through late April, when temperatures are cooler, the waters of the Andaman Sea are their calmest, and…
Beat the winter blues with a beach vacation to Grand Bahama Island’s largest city, where soft sand, crystal-clear waters, and warm sun are bountiful. In fact, you could choose a different beach around Freeport for each day of your weeklong itinerary and still miss a handful. Try Taino or Lucaya strands for various water activities….
This five-day itinerary will get you started: One day you’re hanging 10 at Praia Mole’s popular surf break and the next you’re sitting in the courtyard of a Fachwerk-style building, wearing a green felt Bavarian hat, and saying “prost!” while raising a stein of hefeweizen. That alluring juxtaposition sums up a trip to Santa Catarina,…
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