Beaches

El Matador, California

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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.

Venice Beach, California

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Let's begin by making one thing perfectly clear. No beach in the world is like Venice Beach.

Newport Beach, California

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Trendsetters, jetsetters and beach lovers flock to Newport Beach.

Ipanema Beach, Brazil

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Trendsetting Ipanema has a long tradition of dictating beach chic to the rest of the world.

The Maldives

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Whether you long for pampered nights in a 4-star resort or fish-filled days some 80 feet underwater, your tropical wishes are sure to come true on one of the 87 resort islands of the Maldives.

Rio's Hidden Beach Beauty

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Tony discovers a treasure of Rio -- a beach secluded from the crowds.

Going Au Naturel in the Caribbean

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Find the best places to experience the Caribbean in the buff. Check out our picks for clothing-optional beaches, resorts and more.

Body Painting and Fire Dances

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Body painting and fire dances are just a sample of Mexico's hot beach culture.

PVC Beach Cupholder

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Keep your food and drinks out of the sand by building this cute DIY cupholder.

5 Ways to Tie a Sarong

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Stay comfortable and fashionable with these tips on wearing a single sarong five different ways.

10 Amazing Vacation Destinations for Jimmy Buffett Fans

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Rough Waters Ahead: How to Plan Your Beach Vacation During Hurricane Season

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What you need to know about traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season.

Top 10 Sand Sculpting Tools

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Rusty shows you what the pros use, they may surprise you.

Pompano Joe's

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Pompano Joe's, on Miramar Beach, is three snack shacks rolled into one.

Maritana Grille Keeps It Fresh

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Fresh and unique is the name of the game at St. Pete's Maritana Grille.

Newquay, United Kingdom

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Unknown to many outside the United Kingdom, the isle is home to Newquay, a seaside haven and mecca for surfers from around the globe, where visitors encounter some of the world's finest beaches.

A Room With a Boat at Fowl Cay

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At the Bahamas' Fowl Cay Resort, every villa even comes with its own boat.

Shane O Parties in Aruba

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Shane-O boards the Kukoo Kunuku bus and experiences the wild Aruban nightlife. Watch him party with the locals and the tourists alike.