July 01, 2010
Jaime Luckey

Mexico’s Riviera Maya coastline stretches approximately 88 miles from the bohemian flair of Puerto Morelos to Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and includes Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Akumal, Xel-há, Tulum and Coba, one of the most beautiful Mayan ruins.

During a four-day excurision to Riviera Maya, my traveling companion, Stella,...

June 01, 2010
Jaime Luckey

Often mistaken for a Caribbean island (must be the gorgeous weather and soft, sand beaches), Bermuda rests hundreds of miles north of the Bahamas and a mere 650 miles east of North Carolina. Because of its non-Caribbean location, travelers tend to overlook Bermuda as a beach destination. A certified beach bum, I never felt a hankering to visit...

May 01, 2010
Kate Parrott

While Atlanta doesn’t play host to sunny shorelines and relaxing resorts, there are a number of beaches that are just a daytrip away. Take a long weekend, or just a couple of days, and escape to one of these nearby retreats this summer.

Destin, Fla.

Proximity: Five hours from Atlanta
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