Maybe the single most compelling reason to visit Grand Cayman Island is to bask in the sand and waves of its incredible, picturesque Seven Mile Beach. When I traveled solo in Grand Cayman for over one month, I spent a lot of time on Seven Mile Beach, walking along the crystal-clear waters, stopping for a…
Written by: Stephanie Lafleur For many decades, the pink sand Clearwater Beach, Florida’s location, has been something that spring breakers and visitors from around the world want to see. But where is it? And does this pink sand beach in Florida really exist? Stephanie Lafleur lives around here, and she knows all about this. So,…
The largest island nation in the Caribbean, Cuba is infamously known for being closed, enigmatic, for Castro and Che and the revolution. As an archipelago with thousands of little islets, there are beaches everywhere. The best beaches in Cuba are also truly paradisiacal. I have traveled to Cuba for five years and stayed for long…
There are beaches in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, but the city beaches are not what you dream about for a tropical Caribbean holiday. They look inviting from a distance, but up close, there is quite a bit of rubbish and debris lying around. Ask the locals, and they will cringe at…
The best Puerto Plata beaches in the Dominican Republic are situated in an area that is often referred to as the “Bride of the Atlantic” north in the DR, with no less than 78 miles of sun-kissed golden sand beaches and a few rocky cliffs. I traveled around the Dominican Republic for over a month,…
With over 40 km of coastline, Punta Cana on the east coast of the Dominican Republic has beaches that will seduce any traveler. In this article, I’ll share with you the most beautiful beaches on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. I traveled around the Dominican Republic for over a month (traveling slowly truly…
Hollywood, Miami, does not have the iconic Hollywood Hills but rather an iconic beach to show for it. As Hollywood in Florida has the same white sands as Miami, and the highrises, cool restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, how far is Hollywood Florida from Miami? The shortest distance between Hollywood Florida and Miami Beach is 23…
Mid Beach is like the shy little sister of South Beach Miami; just a few miles away, it has the same beauty and charm but is not quite as outgoing and loud as the glamorous South Beach. If you love Miami Beach like I do (I have spent long periods of time there) and like…
If you are yearning for an escape to a place of pure paradise, but heading for the Caribbean is a bit of a stretch at the moment? The next best thing not too far away for Europeans craving Caribbean beaches and tropical vibes could be the paradisiacal Cala Violina Beach, one of the most beautiful…
In the sunshine state of Florida, especially in the Southwest, you are absolutely right to expect to find amazing beaches. But what are the best beaches in Southwest Florida, and why are they considered the best ones? I dug into it, and here is what I found. This article lists the 21 top beaches in…