Get to know our beach experts — including Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal, luxury travel writer Tamala Prickett and Travel Channel's resident beach host, Marianela Pereyra — who hand-picked this year's best beach destinations around the world.

Some of the world's most gleaming sands, sparkling waters and glamorous coastal getaways line the edges of Europe.

A day at the beach is great, but better still is a long weekend when you have time to dig your toes deep into the holiday spirit.

To experience the town and beaches of Seignosse in Southwestern France is like encountering the incongruous blending of a Brother's Grimm fairy tale with Beach Blanket Bingo.

Try some of these iconic eats from beaches around the world.

Vietnam's idyllic beaches have luxurious resorts and even some unassuming beach towns with turquoise waters and unique scuba diving along the country's central and south coast.

Beachgoers in the know seek solidarity by heading up the winding Pacific Coast Highway to the most spectacular shoreline along the coast: El Matador Beach.

Australia is guaranteed to provide the perfect surfing vacation.

Harbour Island's quiet charms seem countless, but none are more alluring than the tiny island's wondrous stretch of pink-sand beach.

Relaxing is easy on Siesta Key: soft white sand, brilliant sunshine and azure waters abound.

From private coves perfect for sunbathing to family-friendly public sands complete with concessions, the Golden State has a beach that fits the bill for all its visitors.

Don’t worry. Beach happy.

Grab some SPF and a pair of shades, we're taking you to Turks and Caicos' best beaches.

This cosmopolitan Southern city offers something for everyone.

Our 5 secret beaches give you a taste of a lesser-known, less-crowded Florida.