Tagged: beach

Why U.S. Sunscreens Are Finally About to Get a Lot Better

Americans will soon be able to erase sunscreen off their lists of must-buy souvenirs when traveling to Europe and Asia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently added…

Are Korean Sunscreens Better? Dermatologists Answer Our Burning Questions About Sun Protection

Contrary to what you might think, dermatologists really do want you to go outside. “It's great to be outdoors!” says Dr. Jennifer N. Choi, professor of dermatology at Northwestern…

Should You Visit Jamaica in 2026? How the Island Is Recovering from Hurricane Melissa

This interview was taken from a March episode of the Frommer's podcast. Pauline Frommer spoke with the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's minister of tourism.The following transcript…

Weather Insurance Guarantees Sunny Days or Your Money Back—but Is It Worth the Cost?

In a recent survey of 1,500 American travelers that was conducted by the travel insurance company Redpoint, more than half of respondents said they have had a trip delayed by weather,…

Unimpressed by Your Hawaii Trip with the Grandkids? This Resort Chain Will Spring for a Redo

Sure, schlepping your grandkids to Hawaii to make enduring memories and forge a lasting connection across generations sounds nice and all. But it also sounds expensive, especially…

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Filming Locations: Where Is Cousins Beach?

Cousins Beach, the fictional setting for Prime Video's The Summer I Turned Pretty, was conceived as a mashup of several seaside spots in the Northeast, according to author Jenny Han,…

Best Nude Beaches in the U.S. Revealed

The best nude beach in the United States, according to a recent ranking, is a scoop of sand along California's rugged Big Sur coastline, where the scenery is so stunning it could even…

All-Inclusive Resorts Don't Include Everything! Expect These Expenses, Too

Be an early bird when it comes to excursions.We’re not just talking about booking them the moment you arrive, either. Excursions booked at the resort are generally more expensive, so…

11 Ways to Save on Summer Vacations

Summer vacation = carefree fun in the sun, right? That's the ideal. But with the steep price of travel today, vacationing in the high season of summer can mean unexpected expenses and…

Where Is the Sunniest City in Europe? Researchers Find the Best Weather

Eight of the 10 sunniest cities in Europe are all in one country, according to research.Using data from World Weather Online, vacation rental platform Holidu calculated the average…

Hurricane Season 2025: What Forecasters Say Is in Store for Florida and the Caribbean

Looks like we're in for another "above average" Atlantic hurricane season, according to weather experts. Researchers at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar,…

The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica

Updated November 19, 2024 The great thing about Costa Rica's beaches—other than the flour-soft sand and the top-notch surfing and snorkeling—is that many of the best coastal areas abut…

Taking Sand from the Beach as a Souvenir? That'll Be a €3000 Fine

The next time you're at a beach you love, fight the urge to celebrate the place by taking some of it with you. A single selfish tourist taking a small vial of sand would barely seem to…

What to Do in Maui if You Don't Have Much Time

For a smallish island, Maui has wildly diverse ecosystems and communities—there’s a lot to see and experience. If you only have three days, concentrate on some of Maui’s most…

Curacao To Give One Night Free After Every Three Booked—We Think

Last week, headlines trumpeted the news that hotels on Curaçao are giving visitors a big incentive to visit: four nights for the price of three. The deal, the equivalent of 25% off the…

Northern Michigan's Lakes and Rivers: Five Top Ways To Get on the Water

When you vacation in Northern Michigan, if you don't spend at least some of your time floating—well, you're missing out.This is, after all, a region defined by its waters. The state of…

Island Paradise Opens for Anyone Who Takes the Covid Vaccine

Last summer, the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, off the coast of Brazil, tried to save its tourism industry by expressly inviting people who had contracted Covid-19 and…

50 Percent Off a Save-Now, Go-Later Mexican Luxury Beach Vacation

In normal times, it can be difficult to get a spot at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, a Playa del Carmen property that's popular with return visitors. The all-inclusive resort…

Hawaii's Resorts May Allow Visitors to Vacation While Quarantining

Hawaii has been ahead of the curve on coronavirus matters. It was one of the first U.S. states to institute a quarantine, and it's the state that has been most proactive about…

Another Island Paradise Is Welcoming Digital Nomads for Yearlong Stays

If you can work from home, you can work from a pink-sand beach. The island of Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, is offering one-year residencies to…

Florida Beachgoers Share the Sand with the Grim Reaper

Florida-based attorney Daniel Uhlfelder recently tweeted that he planned to start traveling around his state's beaches dressed as Death to send a message. And no, that message is not…

Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations: Which One to Choose

Not all Caribbean islands are the same. Yes, you can water ski, parasail, and sunbathe almost anywhere there, but islands come in different flavors, and some shine in specific areas.…

The Best Beaches in Italy (And How to Get to Them)

Travelers coming from outside of Europe may not think of Italy as a beach destination. But consider that “the Boot”—including its major islands Sicily and Sardinia and a dozen other…

The Prettiest French Seaside Towns for the Perfect Vacation

France is known the world over for its picturesque villages and towns. While they can be found all over the country, there’s something extra magical about the ones located on the sea.…

South African President de Klerk's Retreat Becomes All-Inclusive Beach Lodge

The coastal retreat of former South African president F.W. de Klerk has been reborn as an all-inclusive, eco-conscious lodge overlooking an untouched, nearly 4-mile (6km)-long stretch…