A salty sea breeze, the blazing sun's rays beating down on your skin, sounds of soft waves lapping up on the shores — all these things and more make a beach vacation the ultimate stress detox. The key ...

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Eleven small towns along the Gulf Coast have been ranked among the nation’s favorite destinations by WorldAtlas, underscoring ...

Florida’s Gulf Coast stretches some 770 miles, from the sugar-white sands of Perdido Key and Pensacola in the Panhandle all the way down to Naples and Marco Island, where the shoreline meets the edge ...

While Louisiana may be known for its swamps and bayous, the state also is home to quite a few beaches. Along Louisiana's Gulf Coast, there are a number of lesser-known, beautiful beaches to be found.

If you want the feel of the Bahamas a little closer to home, check out this Gulf Coast gem with powdery white sands and ...

A Southern Living survey has named four Gulf Coast destinations among the top 20 beach getaways in the South. More than 17,000 readers voted in the survey. The magazine praised the winners for their ...

Travel experts often include Gulf Coast destinations in Florida when compiling lists of the world's best beaches. Vacationers flock to these beaches for beautiful sites, water recreation, wildlife, ...

The first time I dipped my toes into the Gulf of Mexico, I was a kid visiting South Padre Island with my family. The salty breeze, the rhythmic crash of the waves, and the warmth of the Texas sun left ...

There’s also a bustling arts scene.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. While the northern reaches of Alabama offer natural wonders like ...