If your idea of the perfect beach vacation includes more than lazing in the sun, these destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list. From hidden coves and historic landmarks to wildlife encounters and cooking classes, they offer experiences you’ll remember long after your tan fades.
In April 2025, Madeira, off the coast of Portugal, recorded over 1 million overnight stays, setting a new tourism record for the island. That …
During high tide on Nyangai island, Hassan Kargbo shows AFP where buildings used to stand
Community chief Amidou Bureh fixes a fishing net outside his home on Nyangai island
Nyangai has lost two-thirds of its surface area, forcing residents inland
A resident walks past an area damaged by the rising sea level on Plantain island
The majority of Nyangai's residents have lost their belongings and homes several times over
A woman washes clothes on Nyangai, where the water is undrinkable due to the soil's saltiness
Plantain island, seen here, has been losing land and residents for decades due to rising water
A Nyangai resident helps out with drying fish
