As tourism booms in the Maldives, climate change is creating a water crisis for islanders—exposing deep inequalities and ...

That’s Masonboro Island Reserve near Wilmington – 8.4 miles of pristine, undeveloped beach that somehow remains North Carolina’s best-kept coastal secret. Where land meets water in perfect harmony – ...

At the southwest corner of Crete, between the coastal villages of Moni Chrisoskalitissis and Gialos, Elafonisi Beach is best known for its exotic expanse of pink-hued sand and clear turquoise lagoon.

Resting on a private island flanked by white sands and crystal blue waters, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is an all-inclusive ...

The World's 50 Beaches team, its judges and Beach Ambassadors have had the enviable job of racking up hours of sun, sand, and sea time on some of the most idyllic golden stretches in the world. They ...

New parents need a holiday more than anyone, but it’s not always easy to unwind with little ones in tow. But fear not, these ...

Discover 15 of the most unique and stunning beaches in the world! From the vibrant pink sands of the Bahamas to the shores that literally glow in the dark in the Maldives, these extraordinary beaches ...

You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries around the world, including Greece and Indonesia, are home to beautiful ...

The best beach in the world has been revealed for 2025, and you don’t have to travel to a far-flung destination to find it. After a four-year absence from the rankings, it has soared past 23 ...

Some countries were able to bag more than one spot on the list, such as Greece, which had three beaches make it into the top 50: Fteri Beach (4th), Voutoumi Beach (16th) and Porto Katsiki (36th).

Greece's Elafonissi Beach, with its distinctive pink sand, crystal-clear shallow waters, and secluded position on Crete's southwest coast, has been named the number one beach for its awe-inspiring ...