It’s finally summer, and that means everybody is dreaming of a beach vacation. But before you head to the coast, you need to decide what to pack. I’ve rounded up all the things to pack for a beach ...

While my family sleeps peacefully, I slip into my gym clothes and tiptoe out into the warm morning, strolling along the Caribbean seaside path to the fitness palapa for morning yoga. After class, I ...

Once a person has found a solid, reliable group of friends, there comes a time to take the next step – that’s right ... plan a girls’ trip! Although the beach is enough to make any vacation feel ...

I never thought I'd enjoy taking a vacation to a place known for cold temperatures. I always escape somewhere warm with a beach I can relax on. A solo trip to Iceland showed me that cold-weather ...

It’s not an overstatement to say that the beach is my absolute favorite place — after spending my childhood summers in the Bahamas and my adult life chasing beach destinations for every birthday, ...

Taking a summer vacation is relaxing—but packing for one is anything but. For about a week before I even step on the plane for a big getaway, I am tormented by thoughts of organizing my suitcase. What ...

Trying to decide on either a beach or lake vacation? Both offer distinct advantages over one another depending upon the type of vacation you are seeking. Here are some tips to help you decide. The ...

Warm water, soft sand, and sunshine offer an instant mood boost.

My mom and I took our first summer vacation to Lake Arrowhead in 1995. We loved it so much, we've gone back every summer since then. Going on the same vacation is low-stress and budget-friendly, and ...

Swoony reads will transport you from the doldrums of winter to a Caribbean resort, a Hamptons beach, the streets of Paris and more.