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

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 ...

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

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Barbados is home to one of the most vibrant celebrations in the Caribbean, dating back to the 18th century and marking the ...

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 ...

Overwater bungalows are just the start at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where next-level culinary offerings and ...

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Fluorescent-colored sand sprinkled on San Diego County beaches could help reveal the complicated patterns of erosion that plague the region’s coastline. A so-called “tracer study” would use ...