Named the best shelling spot in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Sanibel Island—located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico—is a true haven for seashell-spotting enthusiasts. “It turns ...

The Canary Islands attract visitors year-round with their pleasantly mild climate, making them a favored winter destination for many Germans. Additionally, they boast some of the most picturesque ...

You may have heard that time moves a little differently in the Caribbean. It's not an exaggeration. There's a leisurely pace to beach life, and that's especially true when you're swimming with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a beach ...

Walking along the ocean shore, little treasures dot the wrack zone. Twisted into the seaweed or caught in the waves, there’s driftwood, smoothed-out rocks, perfectly worn pieces of sea glass and ...

As travel begins to make its inevitable comeback, people are planning more vacations, whether they’re sticking to road trips closer to home for now or taking off on international trips for the first ...

21 Beaches with the Warmest Water in the World So what causes a beach to have no sand? It usually comes down to weathering and erosion. Wave strength, nearby cliffs and the type of rock or sea life in ...

Ask people who have strolled the Gulf Coast beaches of Florida and they'll tell you "shelling" is a serious pastime, with thousands of beachgoers sifting daily though miles of shells left behind by ...

Beach visitors in the Caribbean are being warned that snatching up some of those beautiful seashells can result in a nasty surprise. The Cayman Islands Department of Environment posted the alert days ...