While the most common image of beaches includes white sand and palm trees, beaches come in a rainbow of colors, from (almost) pure white to midnight black. That's because sand itself is the product of ...

Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

Papakōlea Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island gets its stunning emerald hue from a mineral called olivine.

With a PADI 5-Star dive and watersports center, a sandy, secluded beachfront, and one of the best restaurants on the island, ...

Beaches are often envisioned as idyllic stretches of golden or white sand colliding with waves of crystal-clear, turquoise waters, an unmistakable image that has long defined seaside getaways. While ...

From a pink-sand beach in Greece to an Indonesian shore with a rocky outcrop resembling a T-Rex, discover the stunning spots that made Tripadvisor’s ‘Best Beaches’ list in 2025. We’re in the final ...

Beaches tend to be high on most people’s vacation destination lists. They’re the perfect place to relax, swim, bask in the sun and enjoy plenty of family or solo time. Beaches are also a great way to ...

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