Watersports

Many tropical islands beckon certified scuba divers to explore offshore coral reefs—and entice newbies to get their dive certification over the course of a vacation, too. But loads of Bonaire …

Whether it’s in a pristine lake, a languid river or a wadi nestled in the desert, wild swimming is a fantastic way to experience a destination. It can be good …

The best tropical destinations for scuba divers tend to be equally enticing for snorkelers, too. And the rich reefs of the British Virgin Islands include many shallow underwater views that …

Home to one of the Caribbean’s most powdery white sand beaches (that would be Seven Mile Beach) and surrounded by waters that oscillate somewhere between sapphire and turquoise, Grand Cayman …

If there’s a better place than Hawaii to learn to surf, it must be in some other galaxy. Hawaii boasts crystalline, warm water (77 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, on average) …

Los Cabos is an amazing place, with a staggering diversity of divergent terrains, from rugged mountains and stark desert to golden beaches and granite monuments that stretch to Land’s End. …

Located right on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos perches right where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. The combination of desert landscapes, underwater reefs …

The ultimate destination for luxury holidays in Greece, Costa Navarino in Messinia is located in an unspoiled Mediterranean setting in the southwest Peloponnese. The region’s pristine nature, sprawling coastline, secluded …

San Francisco Bay is one of the premier sailing venues in the world thanks to unique topographical features and the brisk sea breeze blowing through the Golden Gate nearly every …

You don’t have to head to our 50th state to carve some of the gnarliest waves around. Jacksonville Beach, also known as “Jax Beach,” is home to the best surf …