When Mother Nature gives you a crystal-clear natural swimming pool framed by a deep grotto and a monumental rock arch, there is only one appropriate question: how soon can we get there? Italy's ...

In the United States, Hawaii's Ka’anapali Beach was named the fourth-most relaxing beach in the world. Set on the island of ...

Most of us have seen Italy's boot shape on a map but have been too distracted by the country's popular northern cities to even notice its gorgeous toe. The very tip of the boot, between the Ionian and ...

That first swim at Caminia Beach was like diving into a glorious secret, nothing short of paradise. Despite visiting Calabria’s Ionian coastline countless times, a recent return to my roots after a ...

Romantic coves, bizarre rocky coastlines, medieval towns, and over 300 sunny days a year: For those familiar with Italy, Calabria—surrounded by the sea on three sides—has long been a well-known summer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. Italy’s best-known beaches are renowned worldwide, thanks to ...