Step away from the summer crowds and pay these five unpretentious spots a visit, ranging from a scenic shoreline in California to a New Jersey town oozing with Victorian history.
18 June 2013
Explore the island’s ancient sea caves and verdant valleys at your own pace, stopping to shower in waterfalls and sleep under the stars.
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06 June 2013
Amid the theme parks and overdeveloped beach fronts, Sanibel Island is a slow-paced, family friendly refuge that cuts against all Sunshine State stereotypes.
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04 June 2013
French authorities have closed shorelines and forbidden bathing and nautical activities due to dangerously high levels of sea pollution.
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31 May 2013
Tiny Sylt presents a different side to Germany, driven by laid-back attitudes and old fashioned traditions that cannot be found anywhere else in the country.
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28 May 2013
Since the hurricane demolished miles of the New Jersey coastline, much has changed at the beaches made famous by waterfront casinos, towering roller coasters and reality TV series.
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24 May 2013
Whether you are a weary beach bum or the ultimate culture connoisseur, out to splash the cash or in search of cheaper options, this diverse country has plenty of holiday potential.
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09 May 2013
Amid this island’s rolling limestone hills and powdery beaches are fascinating survivors of the colonial past – rum shops, horse racing and churches that have a story to tell.
24 April 2013
From a Californian seafood haven to a Sardinian cafe in Sydney, these five beachfront eateries prove that everything tastes better by the water.
18 April 2013
There is more to this Indian Ocean island than stunning shores – stray from the beach to discover how centuries of immigration created diverse traditions and a richly mixed cuisine.
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03 April 2013
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