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By Erika Liodice
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Looking out over the tranquil expanse of cobalt water that fills Santorini's caldera, it's easy to forget that what you're really seeing is the result of one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in history.
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By The Editors
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With miles of sand under sunny skies and the sea beyond, a day at the beach is the perfect tonic for the hectic pace of modern life. But there is much debate about the best beaches in the world. Are they unspoiled and remote? Or are they lined with restaurants and cafes? Are the best beaches the ones we visit often or ones we will travel across the world to find? Here is our list of the ten best beaches in the world, everything from bustling to remote, in the U.S. and beyond.
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By Erika Liodice
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Once you get past Crete's sheer size - it spans 160 miles from east to west and is the second largest island in the Mediterranean after Cyprus - you'll discover that beneath its vast mountain ranges, unspoiled beaches and sapphire blue water, are histories and legends thousands of years old.
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By Michael Tulipan
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Lying south of Dublin, the Wicklow Mountains are an unspoiled paradise largely unknown outside Ireland. With eerie ruins, stately mansions and hiking trails, the Wicklows are an ideal spot for a quick weekend jaunt out of the city.
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By Michael Tulipan
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Northern Arizona's striking vistas, from mountains to forests to desert, attract nature lovers, sportsmen and hikers from around the world. The northern half of the state includes cities such as Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona as well as several Indian Reservations, including the expansive Hopi and Navajo Nation reservations. But the state's crown jewel is undoubtedly The Grand Canyon.
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By Erika Liodice
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As you might expect from a Caribbean island, Barbados has white sandy beaches, turquoise blue water and year-round temperatures in the eighties, but its distinct personality and adventurous spirit are really what set it apart. The locals call it "a Bajan thing", which describes everything from their easy-going demeanor and distinct dialect to their unique cooking style.
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By Dennis Coello
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While almost all of Europe is friendlier terrain for cyclists than the United States, there's one route that is the hands-down best - the paved, mostly flat and winding cycle path that parallels the long, meandering Mosel River in western Germany.
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