With coastlines along the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and beyond, Europe is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. From golden stretches of sand to rugged cliff-backed shores, the ...

The United States has more unique beaches than you might imagine. Take Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California. The beach used to be a dump site for trash, but since prohibiting the practice in the late ...

There are some of us in sun-soaked and coastally located Southern California who have come down with a severe case of “beach fatigue.” Seen one; seen ‘em all – it’s just sand and water. And our region ...

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