TripSavvy’s Ultimate Guide to Beaches and Islands

There's never been a better time to plan a dreamy beach trip.

TRAVEL TODAY Beaches & Islands TripSavvy Is Celebrating Beaches and Islands This July I could not have a more inspiring view while writing this editors' letter: I'm looking across the bright blue waters of Zaton Bay in Croatia, a smattering of clay-roofed houses stacked up a hill, punctuated by bright tufts of bougainvillea and tall, skinny Cyprus trees. I'm full off a lunch of grilled vegetables and the freshest octopus salad, and I can't help but think to myself — this is it, the perfect beach trip. Except, of course, I say that on every beach vacation: While waiting on sizzling al pastor tacos from a street vendor in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, where the water is as calm and clear as a swimming pool; when crossing the beachfront finish line of the Bahamas half marathon and jumping directly into the water; even while tooling around upstate New York's Lake Chateaguay in a pontoon boat, breaking to swim at a sandbar in the middle of the water. And that, of course, is the beauty of the beach trip. Every culture finds its way to the water, whether it be for a quick escape, which you'll find in every single state (we promise), or even just for a strong margarita (it is vacation, after all). So this July, in the height of summer, we celebrate the beach trip in all its glory. Whether you're hunting for undiscovered shores, figuring out how to pack the perfect beach bag, or want to get inspired by the Spanish heroes cleaning up the beaches of Menorca — we've got you covered. Happy summer, everyone! READ NOW Molly Fergus, General Manager Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Beaches & Islands The Best Beach in Every State read more Beaches & Islands 10 Products Our Editors Are Packing in Their Beach Bags This Summer read more Beaches & Islands Beaches for Adoption: How One Spanish Island is Protecting Its Coast read more Beaches & Islands The Best Beaches in Greece read more Beaches & Islands The World's Best Beach Bars read more Beaches & Islands Go Here, Not There: Overtouristed Beaches read more Beaches & Islands Inside Hawaii's Most Exclusive Island: Niihau read more Beaches & Islands The Most Beautiful Beaches in Spain read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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