20 Best Mediterranean Beaches (2026 Guide)
The Mediterranean has 31,000+ miles of coastline across 21 countries. Here are the 20 absolute best beaches from Greece to France.
Destinations
Independent destination guides – what a trip actually costs, the best time to visit based on climate data, and realistic itineraries for places worth your time.
Looking for the written overview rather than the article list? Read our guide to the best destinations for 2026.
Independent destination guides – what a trip actually costs, the best time to visit based on climate data, and realistic itineraries for places worth your time.
20 Best Beaches in the USA (2026 Local Guide)
The USA has 95,000 miles of coastline. Here are the 20 best beaches across Hawaii, California, Florida, and beyond – from family-friendly to surf-perfect.
20 Best Caribbean Beaches (2026 Ultimate Guide)
The Caribbean has more beautiful beaches than any region on Earth. Here are the 20 best, from cruise-port classics to off-the-beaten-path gems.
Best Weekend Getaways from Minneapolis (5 Midwest Trips)
Five weekend trips from the Twin Cities: Duluth and the North Shore, riverside Stillwater, the Brainerd Lakes, the Red Wing bluffs, and Grand Marais for anyone willing to drive four hours.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Portland Oregon (5 PNW Trips)
Five weekend trips from Portland: the Columbia River Gorge, Cannon Beach and the north coast, the Mount Hood loop, Willamette wine country, and high-desert Bend.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Detroit (5 Midwest Trips)
Five weekend trips from Detroit: Ann Arbor, Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, car-free Mackinac Island, Bavarian-themed Frankenmuth, and Windsor just over the river in Canada.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Houston (5 Trips)
Five weekend trips from Houston: Galveston’s beaches, Austin, San Antonio’s River Walk, the antiques run at Brenham and Round Top, and the Piney Woods around Lake Livingston.
Best Weekend Getaways from Dallas (5 Trips)
Five weekend trips from Dallas: Fort Worth’s stockyards 40 minutes away, Hill Country Fredericksburg, the cabins at Broken Bow, Austin, and the Tyler and Jefferson loop.
Best Hostels for Americans Abroad (Honest Guide 2026)
I’ve stayed at 50+ hostels across 6 continents since 2018. Hostels aren’t just for 22-year-old backpackers anymore. The right hostel beats a hotel or…
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Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR (2026 Comparison)
I’ve held all three — Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR — for the past three years. Here’s the honest comparison, in plain English.The TL;DR…
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