Beaches Travel

Red Sea Retreats: Discovering Jeddah's Stunning Coastal Escapes

I never imagined my HVAC expertise would lead me to analyzing the climate control systems in some of Saudi Arabia's most luxurious beachfront properties, yet here I am, watching my...

Secret Beaches of Monterey Bay: Coastal Gems Along California's Central Coast

¡Hola, fellow beach explorers! After spending years chasing coastlines from Portugal to Cuba, I've found myself utterly enchanted by a stretch much closer to home—Monterey Bay's secret beaches. While tourists...

Virginia Beach Uncovered: 10 Hidden Shorelines Away from the Tourist Crowds

After decades of tracking down missing persons across America, I've developed something of a sixth sense for finding what others overlook. These days, I apply those same investigative skills to...

From Historic Squares to Sandy Shores: The Perfect Savannah to Tybee Island Getaway

There's something magical about the American South that reminds me of my childhood summers in the south of France—that same languid heat, the way time seems to slow down, and...

Beyond Cancun: 7 Hidden Beach Paradises Along the Riviera Maya

After 35 years tracking down missing persons, I've developed something of a sixth sense for finding what others overlook. These days, I apply those same investigative skills to uncover hidden...

Beyond Bocagrande: Discovering Cartagena's Secret Beaches and Island Escapes

The Caribbean sun beats down differently here than in Sydney's eastern beaches. There's a particular weight to it, a historical significance that seems to simmer in the humid air of...

Beach Hopping from Santa Clara: Cuba's Hidden Coastal Gems Near Che's City

The morning sun casts long shadows across Plaza del Carmen as I sip my espresso, watching Santa Clara stir to life. I've spent three days immersed in the revolutionary spirit...

Paradise Found: The 7 Most Breathtaking Beaches of Fernando de Noronha

As the small aircraft began its descent toward Fernando de Noronha, I pressed my face against the window like an excited child. The emerald archipelago, surrounded by waters in impossible...

Puerto Vallarta's Hidden Beaches: 8 Secluded Shores Beyond the Crowds

When most tourists think of Puerto Vallarta, they picture the bustling Playa Los Muertos or the resort-lined shores of Zona Hotelera. But having visited this coastal gem six times over...

Lisbon's Coastal Escape: 7 Stunning Beaches Within an Hour of the City

The first time I ventured beyond Lisbon's terracotta rooftops and winding cobblestone streets, I was struck by how quickly Portugal's capital surrenders to the Atlantic's embrace. Having documented textile traditions...