Beaches

Vacation in the Canary Islands

All of us look forward to our annual week or two away in the sun and with so many destinations now available it can be a difficult task choosing exactly where to go. One region that has always been popular is the Canary Islands which are located just of the African Coast.

Barbados a jewel in the Caribbean

Barbados is a tiny little island in the outer reaches of the Caribbean region, and is in fact situated the farthest into the Atlantic Ocean than any other Caribbean nation. The island is just 166 square miles in size but home to 285,000 people, making it the most densely populated country in the Caribbean.

Explore the long beaches and history The Outer Banks

Some of the most unusual and beautiful beaches on America’s Atlantic coast are in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a string of skinny barrier islands that stretches 130 miles from the Virginia border to the southernmost point at Cape Lookout and Beaufort. With more than 600 shipwrecks here (and hence notoriety as ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’), the Outer Banks evokes an illustrious seafaring past, but is also a great sporting playground.

Things to do in Malibu California

Malibu is an affluent beachfront city in north-western Los Angeles County, California. It consists of 21 mile (34 kms) strip of prime pacific coastline. Malibu is famous for its warm, sandy beaches and for being home for many Hollywood stars. It is a great place to go and relax and check out some of the Southern California history. Malibu possesses some of the most beautiful Pacific beaches in Los Angeles.

10 Amazing Tropical Escapes

Lush rain forests, savannahs teeming with wildlife, fertile farmlands, and a diverse population of mammalian and plant life. Sound good? If so, a tropical vacation might be perfect for you. The tropics are irresistible to vacationers who like to go to the beach, but also want a little something extra, be it hiking, zip-lining, or snorkeling. We’ve rounded up 10 of the world’s best tropical destinations, both near and far. Read on to start dreaming about (and planning) your own tropical escape.