Gwen Pratesi is an avid travel adventurer and beachgoer who lives less than a mile from the ocean in Amelia Island, Florida.

Explore the untouched sanctuaries of Hawaii's Big Island with me as we uncover secluded beaches like Papakōlea and Pōhūe Bay, ...

Beaches come in countless forms, but some stand apart for their rare beauty and distinctive features. From sands in shades of pink, green, and red to shorelines that glow at night, these destinations ...

Skip the crowds and soak up paradise at these Hawai’i state park beaches. From hidden white sands to black sand shores, they ...

Lanzarote’s volcanoes have inspired locals to make everything from art to wine. A tour of the island reveals the landscape’s impact, including lava-sand beaches, caldera hiking trails and a ...

Located on Hawaii's Big Island, Kauna'oa Beach – also called Mauna Kea Beach – is considered one of the prettiest white sand ...

Kalapana was a sleepy Hawaiian fishing village until Kilauea volcano decided to rewrite the map. Starting in 1990, ...

Some of Spain’s best sands wrap the southernmost tip of the laid-back Los Ajaches Natural Park, world-class waves batter ...

The organization keeps meticulous public records of all the sites around the world that have earned the designation. While ...

This beach, located in Northern California’s Humboldt County, is different from all other black-sand beaches in that its sand was created from eroded shale cliffs rather than cooled molten lava.

Discover 8 beautiful yet underrated beaches in Europe, from hidden coves to secluded islands, perfect for escaping crowds and enjoying sun, sand, and sea in peace.