where you can hike through a rare cedar swamp, or get away from the mainland crowds at one of the island's beaches. On Vinalhaven, you can hike through nature reserves, rent kayaks to explore the shoreline, or swim in a former granite...
6.Chicago, Illinois Chicago’s downtown area, known as The Loop, is highly walkable, with numerous attractions, parks, and the picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline all within walking distance. The city’s extensive public transit system, including buses and the famous “L” train, complements its...
Blake Island is only accessible by boat and helps protect a vast marine park of richly textured shorelines and beaches. It's a greatday trip from Seattle, and some of the most popular things to do on the island include cycling, kayaking, and staying in one of the three year-round campgr...
People travel from all over the world to come vacation at Zlatni Rat. Though many simply enjoy bathing in the sun and swimming in the waters that transition from turquoise to dark blues within 10 meters from the shoreline, others can be found strolling through the century-old pine forest for...
Where to stay: The Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina is a coastal haven with 200 acres of shoreline, an 18-hole golf course, pickleball courts and a private marina. Meanwhile, the condo-style suites at the Sandpiper Beachfront Tower are perfect for families since they fea...
Spend up to 6 hours cruising along the UNESCO-listed shoreline to find secluded beaches, rugged rock formations and picturesque seafront towns. Enjoy a day on the water or stop in Positano, Capri or other points along the Amalfi Coast. Bring along up to 4 friends (the boat seats 5) plus...
The main attractions for the tourists visiting these places are kayaking and orca-whale watching, but the islands in themselves are quite a sight with their rocky beaches, deep harbors and madrona trees on the shorelines. 8. Pirate Cruise to the Grand Cayman Island ...
Whether you want a relaxing solo trip or time away with family, Ocean Shores is where you want to be. The scenic shoreline is great for swimming and sunbathing—and there’s ziplining, hiking and cycling to keep the young at heart entertained. ...
These mysterious and massive spherical boulders, scattered across the sandy shoreline, originated from ancient sea sediment formations over 60 million years ago. The boulders range from small in size to colossal (some reaching three meters in diameter), embodying nature’s fascinating sculptural abiliti...
Ocean Shores, a small city of about 6,700 residents on the Washington coast, rounds out this year’s top 10 list of affordable beach towns. Situated on the Point Brown peninsula, Ocean Shores has direct shoreline access to both the Pacific Ocean and the north bay of Grays Harbor. Nearby ...