The sun, sand, and surf may be enough to cure what ails you, but there are other things that make a beach trip one for the books.

Oahu, the most populous island in the Hawaiian archipelago, was well-represented in this year’s rankings. Four resorts on the ...

Kalapaki Beach is ranked #10 out of 20 things to do in Kaua'i. See pictures and our review of Kalapaki Beach.

Sand Key Park is ranked #7 out of 11 things to do in Clearwater Beach. See pictures and our review of Sand Key Park.

Below, the nine best beach towels for every kind of pool and beach day, from plush cotton-terry towels to packable microfiber options that resist sand and odor.

Situated on a 3 ½-acre lot, the site was once home to a 60-room hotel, fondly recalled as Hotel Albracca, which stood from 1891 until its tragic fire in 1927. With its proximity to both the York ...