Best beach destinations

Ruins in the morning, a swim by noon, taverna until dark.

Food, beaches, and three or four cities that each justify the trip.

The complete package for warm-climate travel.

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.

Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.

A continent of a country. Pick two or three things and commit.

Atlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.

Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.

Over 7,000 islands and the best beaches in Asia.

Beaches, ancient ruins, tea country, and wildlife in one compact island.

A continent pretending to be a country — cities, deserts, and the best national parks anywhere.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: superlatives, desert, and a stopover worth a few days of its own.

Surfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.

The most underrated food trip in Southeast Asia.

Istanbul alone is worth the trip. Add Cappadocia, the coast, and ancient ruins.

The best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.

Year-round warm weather, volcanic landscapes, easy from Europe.

Cape Town, safari, and wine country in one self-drive trip.