What's 95% water and can ruin your whole day at the beach (even if they don't mean to)? The jellyfish! Here's what to keep an eye out for at the beach.
A beach doesn't have to be on the ocean to take your breath away. This lakefront beach offers clear waters, stunning views, and a whole lot of privacy.
While often overlooked, South American beaches are beautiful destinations for a memorable vacation, from rugged Patagonia coastlines to Rio's iconic beachfront.
While these coastal communities don't receive the same headlines of California or Hawaiian swells, these East Coast beaches offer world-class surfing breaks.
The Caribbean is full of popular vacation spots, but if you're looking for your own slice of paradise, consider these underrated Caribbean destinations.
For those of us who are looking for a calm, relaxing water vacation, look no further than these Midwest rivers where you can plop in a tube and float for hours.
Many countries have coastlines along the Caribbean Sea, but if you're looking for some lesser known spots, start your beach exploration with our curated list.
Although many of the world's most perilous swimming spots are known for shark attacks, this particular lake is frightening for entirely different reasons.
What could be better than learning about dolphins in a family-friendly research center? This gem in the Florida Keys will be as fun as it is informative.
With over 700 islands and some of the best beaches in the world, this site offers so much to visitors, including perhaps the best swimming experience ever.
An estimated 99% of the Dry Tortugas National Park is underwater. As you might expect, a visit here is a true off-the-grid experience. Here's what to know.
A beach visit can feel like paradise but oceans are powerful, wild, and unpredictable. It's always a good idea to brush up on safety basics every summer.
We all know red flags are never a good sign but let's say you show up at the beach and see one. What exactly does it mean and should you even get in the water?
Amity, the setting of "Jaws," may be fictional but the troubles with great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod are very real, as sharks followed seals there.
Swimming with sharks sounds dangerous, but this U.S. destination offers tourists a safe and memorable experience in tropical waters with multiple species.
Parasailing combines the one-of-a-kind feeling of flying that adventure seekers are often looking for with spectacular views from a bird's-eye perspective too.
While you can't kayak the entire river, you can kayak most of it, and thousands of intrepid, adventure-minded travelers launch into this river each summer.
The U.S. leads the world in a lot of categories - some good, some not so much. With shark attacks, it's better to stay off the podium but, alas, we're No. 1.
There are places all over the world to see and swim with dolphins in the wild. Our list also includes some manmade facilities for guaranteed encounters.