From coast to coast, these 17 best beach towns in the U.S. offer stunning coastal views, laid-back vibes, and more.

October can be splendid in Connemara on Ireland’s western coast, with evanescent light and feisty winds, cloud-shrouded mountains and wonderfully wild seas, and rain and sun that come and go ...

These coastal resorts are the best because they have the architecture and amenities to do justice to their surroundings. Here are the top picks, by continent. Africa ...

These coastal resorts are the best because they have the architecture and amenities to do justice to their surroundings. Here are the top picks, by continent. Africa ...