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Our Beach Travel Experts

Gary Chandler
Gary Chandler

Gary Chandler has lived, traveled, and worked in Latin America and the Caribbean for the last decade, co-authoring more than a dozen guidebooks to the region for Fodor's, Lonely Planet, and Moon Handbooks. MORE »


Liza Prado
Liza Prado

Liza Prado was working as a corporate attorney in San Francisco when she decided to take a leap of faith and try her hand at travel writing and photography instead. Five years later, she has co-authored eight guidebooks to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. MORE »


Christine Loomis
Christine Loomis

Christine Loomis has authored a number of travel guidebooks and she writes for publications including Family Fun, AAAEncompass, Endless Vacation, Diversion, and Copley News Service, among others, is a former editor on staff at Parents and Family Life magazines, and former editor-in-chief of Scientific American's Explorations. MORE »


Sarah White
Sarah White

Sarah White has more than seven years of publishing experience, five of which she spent with National Geographic magazine writing for both print and online media. MORE »

Featured GORPTravel Trips

Costa Azul
Costa Azul Adventure Resort
Enjoy world class surfing, ocean kayaking, jungle horseback rides, mountain biking or just relax by the pool at Mexico's Costa Azul Adventure Resort. More »
Brac Reef Resort
Brac Reef Resort
Located on a private beach on the southwest end of Cayman Brac, Brac Reef's architecture reflects the quaintness and charm of the Caribbean. More »
Mango Creek Lodge
Mango Creek Lodge
Mango Creek Lodge is situated on what can be described as 22 acres of Eco Friendly Jungle, nestled on the East end of Honduras' Roatan Island. More »

Beach Top Tens


Feature Articles

  • The Best North American Beginner Surf Spots

    The best beaches for practicing your moves offer gentle waves and a no-pressure atmosphere. Here, over 20 of the best beginner breaks in the country to get your feet wet.

  • Ten Delicious Ways to Dip into Diving

    The conditions that make for great diving—warm, translucent water, good weather, and tropical locales—also make for a terrific getaway vacation.

  • The Paradise Coast

    Luxury becomes eco- and family-friendly at this resort in Naples, Florida, where views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of beach explain why this coast is referred to as paradise.

  • Tropical Escapes

    Information on travel to Oahu, Costa Rica, and Saint Kitts from the pages of Sport Diver magazine.


Trip Ideas


Practical Advice

  • Learn to Scuba Dive

    Think of yourself as an intrepid, globe-trotting traveler that's been everywhere—and then some? Unless you're certified to scuba dive, you ain't seen nothin' yet.

  • Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List

    What to bring—and not bring—on your next kayaking adventure.

  • Welcome to Home Rental Country: The Refuge of the Un-Hotel

    Take the brand-name anonymity out of your next foray into the vacation world by getting the scoop on finding the best homes away from home.

  • The Spa Experience

    A beginner's guide to the sometimes confounding, but always inviting world of spa treatments, new-age indulgences, and the time-honored tradition of massage therapy.


Gear

  • Sandals: A Complete Overview

    Outside's comprehensive coverage on shoes geared for warm-weather activity, including gear reviews, exclusive Q&As, gear from the semi-annual Buyer's Guide, and more.

  • Sunglasses: A Complete Overview

    Shield from the glare and protect your peepers by perusing this definitive list of sunglass reviews, Q&As, Gear of the Year picks, and more.

  • Surf Gear: A Complete Overview

    Without a doubt, skill comes into play. But the right board or wetsuit can make a difference. Outside offers a detailed list of gear reviews, Q&As, staff and expert picks, and more.

  • Wetsuits & Bathing Suits: A Complete Overview

    From rash protection to cold-water survival—not to mention a good-look bikini or pair of board shorts—Outside lists a batch of the best in water wear.


Fitness


GORPTravel Trips


Top Beach Travel Guides


Top Beach Destinations


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