Family Friendly Beaches

Beyond Mount Maunganui: 7 Hidden Beach Paradises Around Tauranga, New Zealand

While Mount Maunganui Beach rightfully claims its fame as Tauranga's crown jewel, my years exploring New Zealand's Bay of Plenty have revealed hidden coastal sanctuaries that offer respite from the summer crowds. Having traded Edinburgh's moody shores for Christchurch's Pacific...

Vermont's Secret Shores: Complete Guide to Colchester's Lake Champlain Beaches

When most travelers picture Vermont, rolling green mountains and maple syrup usually come to mind—not pristine beaches with crystalline waters stretching toward distant horizons. Yet here I stand, toes sinking into soft sand as Lake Champlain's gentle waves lap against...