Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

Every summer, thousands of travellers journey across France in search of the perfect beach—whether it is for fine sand, breathtaking views, crystal-clear waters or a wild, untouched atmosphere. But ...

Australia's Gold Coast, the Bukit Peninsula in Indonesia, and the Hawaiian island of Oahu are widely considered some of the best surf spots in the world. Europe has its own rankings, with Mundaka, ...