Here's why 1,300 Turkish beach hotels are suddenly up for sale
Back in November, a Russian military jet was shot down along the border between Turkey and Syria.Russia did not take this lightly.Shortly after, officials announced Russia would be suspending its...
View ArticleThis tropical hotel lets you stay in luxurious beach bungalows feet above the...
The Four Seasons in Bora Bora is one of the coolest and most romantic hotels in the world, allowing guests to sleep in bungalows that are mere feet above the Pacific.Story by Ian Phillips and editing...
View ArticleThese weird buoys floating near a beach in Australia are actually shark...
These buoys are armed with sonar and smart technology to protect swimmers from sharks.Produced by Maya Dangerfield. Video courtesy of AP.Follow TI: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
View ArticleIt feels like planes are landing right on top of you at this Caribbean beach
Maho Beach in Sint Maarten (or Saint Martin) is known for its crazy plane landings. Planes almost scrape the shore of the public beach before landing at Princess Juliana airport on this Caribbean...
View Article25 stunning photos of Europe's best beaches, according to TripAdvisor users
If you're already thinking about where to go on your beach holiday this summer, consider staying closer to home and pick a European destination. TripAdvisor's latest beach rankings in its 2016...
View Article11 of the strangest beaches around the world
While white-sand beaches with azure waters and billowing palms are nice, they’re far from unusual. For those looking for a unique coastal experience, the following beaches provide just that. Barking...
View Article18 gorgeous photos of daily life in Cuba
On Sunday, March 20, President Barack Obama became the first US president in nearly 90 years to visit the island nation of Cuba. Signs with images of the president alongside Cuban President Raul Castro...
View ArticleThis gorgeous pool floats on top of an ocean
The Icebergs Pool in Bondi Beach, Australia, floats right above the ocean. Swimmers can relax... until they're pelted by waves from the Tasman Sea.Story and editing by Jeremy DreyfussFollow INSIDER...
View Article6 of Thailand's most beautiful beaches
It goes without saying that Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The country is one of the most popular places to visit in South East Asia, largely because the climate is...
View Article9 of the world's best urban beaches
Max out your weekend by hitting up an urban beach and combine sunshine, sand and skyline views.Rachel Beard seeks out the best of the bunch, from a hammock-strung stretch of sand in Philly to a...
View ArticleThe 10 best beaches for families in America
Summer is on its way, which means it's time to think about hitting the beach for some sunshine and relaxation. For those in search of more kid-friendly locales, TripAdvisor's Family Vacation Critic...
View Article10 of Italy's most beautiful seaside towns
Have you ever been to Rome in August and wondered where all the locals are? The truth is that they're likely in one of these towns, as Italians in major cities make a mass exodus toward the coast every...
View Article10 insanely fun outdoor games to play this summer
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchaseWith the warmer weather upon us and...
View Article8 of the best beaches in Italy
There's plenty to recommend Italy already: The rolling hills of Tuscany, the canals of Venice, the charm of Cinque Terre, the wine and food of...well, everywhere. After all, there’s a reason it's...
View ArticleHitler's 3-mile-long abandoned Nazi resort is transforming into a luxury getaway
In 1939, Adolf Hitler ordered the construction of a massive 3-mile-long row of buildings, destined to be an enormous beach resort for Nazi Germany. It was abandoned three years later, when World War II...
View ArticleA megatsunami may soon strike Hawaii with devastating consequences
Geologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently predicted that there is a one-in-11 chance that a magnitude-9-or-greater earthquake will hit the Aleutian islands in the next 50 years. This...
View Article11 secret European beaches to discover this summer
Don't fancy sharing your patch of sand with thousands of other sun seekers?Sara D'Souza heads off the beaten track to uncover Europe's best hidden beaches, secluded shorelines and secret coves.SEE...
View ArticleThese photos are a perfect look into what the beachy Hamptons town of Montauk...
In 1975, a young Michael Dweck and his buddy heard the rumor that the Rolling Stones would be recording at Andy Warhol's place in Montauk, a small town on the corner of Long Island farthest from New...
View ArticleThis high tech koozie is the perfect tool for summer barbecues
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.With the weather getting warmer and...
View Article14 stunning aerial photos of beaches around the world
Every beach has something that sets it apart.Photographer Gray Malin knows this firsthand. For his latest book, "Beaches", Malin spent hours hanging out of helicopters to take awe-inspiring photos of...
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