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Although summer is reaching its final weeks, there's still more than enough time to squeeze in a beach trip, and there's no better place to do it than on the West Coast. Home to some of the country's most impressive and iconic beaches, across the coast, you'll find a wide array of choices, from larger beachside cities with lots to do to quaint small towns with impressive nature and everything in between.

The Best (And Cheapest) West Coast Beach Towns To Visit, According To Travelers

Panama City, FL

Rosemary Beach, FL

While relaxing and unwinding on the Florida seaside might be high on many travelers' lists, the underrated town of Rosemary Beach is usually not — and it's a hidden gem that won't stay undiscovered forever. Located on Florida's famed Highway 30A, this stunning stretch of beach is fantastic for a lowkey beach getaway, offering an exclusive and luxurious experience without feeling pretentious. Throughout the town, you'll see visitors (and residents) in flip-flops traveling on pastel-colored bicycles with their beach bags and to-go picnic lunches.

This Dreamy Little Beach Town Must Be Florida's Most Underrated Vacation Destination

Delray Beach, FL

Travel + Leisure

Florida's Delray Beach is the only East Coast beach to earn Blue Flag designation.

This Beach Was Named the Cleanest on the U.S. East Coast

Fort Myers, FL

Known as the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is the kind of destination that does it all. Yearning to explore a vibrant metropolitan? Fort Myers’s downtown has plenty to see, do, and eat—and did we mention it’s also situated on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River? Seeking a beach vacation where you can enjoy some R&R in the company of sand, sun, and surf? Fort Myers Beach has all you need. And if you want to venture down a road slightly less traveled, nearby Sanibel Island and Captiva Island offer even more room to roam. After sustaining heavy damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, Fort Myers, and its surrounding communities, have recovered nicely and are more than ready to welcome visitors to experience the magic of the City of Palms. These are the 20 best things to do in Fort Myers Florida.

The 20 Best Things To Do In Fort Myers, Florida

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My quest for the best family beaches in Florida has carried me like a wave of determination from coast to coast. From my home of South Florida, to the Panhandle, to the Florida Keys, and every shoreline in between, I’ve left a trail of footprints and sandcastles... and eventually landed at my favorite one.

This Florida beach has the whitest sand thanks to ancient river flow

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Taste of Country

Luke Bryan has finally sold his stunning oceanfront mansion in Florida, and he'll walk away with a big payday even though the buyer got a great deal on the luxury property. Bryan initially listed his 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4,645-square-foot beach house in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for $18 million in December of 2022.

Luke Bryan Sells Spectacular Oceanfront Estate in Florida — See Inside! [Pictures]

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Bearded fireworms have been found crawling around the Gulf Coast, and accidentally touching one can cause pain for hours and leave your skin sensitive for weeks. Surfers beware: Bearded fireworms, caterpillarlike critters that look like they are straight out of a horror movie are lurking in the sand on Texas beaches.

'Your worst nightmares' are washing up on Texas beaches

NY Post - “Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys,” US Border Patrol acting chief patrol agent Samuel Briggs II said in a social media post. Briggs shared photos of the taped-up bricks of cocaine which featured a glowing...

Millions of Dollars Worth of Cocaine Keep Washing Up on The Beaches of Florida

A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was discovered by guests on a beach in the Florida Keys, according to authorities. In a Facebook post, the Monroe County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office said the package was discovered Sunday by guests of the Islands of Islamorada resort, a resort nearly 80 miles outside Miami. The package, wrapped in blue tape with a photo of a beach buggy on the front, was turned over to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for further inspection.

Bricks of cocaine washed up on a Florida beach. Here's why it keeps happening

New York State

Say the words New York and images of skyscrapers and streets teeming with people are likely to come to mind. But New York state is so much more than the country's most populous city or its other super-famous tourist attraction: Niagara Falls. Just as there are tons of things to do in Niagara Falls besides seeing the waterfalls, New York state has many small towns waiting beyond the celebrity-packed Big Apple. And many of these locales are charming, fun, artistic, and a visual treat.

These Overlooked Small Towns Are The Most Beautiful In New York, According To Travelers

We tend not to associate rubber ducks with cruise ships, unless they're tiny cruise ships floating in a bath tub about to ram into one. But on regular big cruise ships, you'll sometimes see a rubber duck where you least expect it, like behind a plant or looking out of place on a prized buffet. They probably didn't hop onto the deck from the water, so someone clearly brought them onboard. Plenty of passengers are doing just that.

If You Find Rubber Ducks In Strange Places On A Cruise Ship, Here's Why

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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National Park Service says collapse is seventh in Rodanthe in four years and warns of dangerous debris on beach

North Carolina beach house collapses dramatically into sea

Islamorada, FL

Hurricane Debby left behind not only a trail of deadly destruction in the Southeast last week but also more than 100 pounds of narcotics that were discovered along Florida’s shores, authorities say.

More than $1.6 million worth of cocaine washed up on Florida beaches during Hurricane Debby, authorities say

Orange Beach, AL

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[We use AI tools to help us create our content more efficiently, but all data is verified prior to publishing.]. The Wharf and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville empire have announced a fantastic new addition to the Alabama coast.

New Margaritaville Resort Planned for Orange Beach

Umbria is like Tuscany, only without the tourists. It is surprising — how is the flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia, the hills blooming in pastel, and the cascading Marmore Falls not as well known as the rolling green Chianti countryside? How do more tourists not visit the village artisans crafting ceramics, or the plethora of sanctuaries for aching bodies and souls? Umbria beauty is subtle, understated, and underrated.

Experience The Vibes Of Tuscany Without Crowds At This Underrated Region In Italy

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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From gorgeous white sandy beaches to ancient ruins, travel takes us to incredible places we've never seen before. For many, part of the fun is taking photos to send home to friends and family. Years after the trip has ended, they remind us about the places we went and the things we saw along the way. As much as you might want to share your travel stories with the world, keeping your entire social media following updated on everything you do in real time can put you at risk of stalkers, thieves, or others who wish you harm.

The Unsettling Reason To Stop Posting Your Vacation Photos While You're Away

It happens to the best of people: forgetting to charge your phone before heading out to catch a flight or draining your battery while waiting to board said flight. For added convenience for travelers, it's not uncommon to find USB charging stations at the airport. But before you plug your phone in, here's something to keep in mind. In April 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Denver division sent out a concerning tweet related to this scenario.

The FBI Has An Unsettling Warning For Travelers About Charging Their Phones At The Airport

The Dominican Republic attracts millions of tourists each year, and it's not hard to see why. This Caribbean gem boasts one of the largest water parks in the region and offers a taste of luxury villa life without the luxury price tag. Plus, it also served as one of the filming locations in "Love Is Blind" Season 6, so yeah, it's got some serious pull. But while the Dominican Republic has plenty to brag about, it's also earned a not-so-glamorous reputation for something else: food poisoning. It's unfortunately a recurring issue, especially among tourists.

The Popular Caribbean Destination Where Food Poisoning Is Common

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The Hidden Gem Florida Park With The Prettiest Beaches For A Relaxing Day Trip

If you're in the Tampa area of Florida and you're looking for a quick day trip, you're spoiled for choice. If you want to get your...

The Hidden Gem Florida Park With The Prettiest Beaches For A Relaxing Day Trip

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