Beaches Gatways
Tropea, Italy: Spectacularly Situated Beach Town
Tropea Italy is one of the most spectacular seaside towns in the Mediterranean — yet it’s almost undiscovered by tourists outside Europe. Italian tourists, however, have been in the loop for quite some time. I recently visited Tropea for the first time, on a long weekend trip exploring the region of Calabria. People say that Tropea is the jewel of Calabria, the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and I’m inclined to agree. It’s far and away the most visually spectacular destination in the region!
Best Cape Cod Beaches, USA
As a Massachusetts native, I’m lucky to have spent a good amount of time on Cape Cod — or down the Cape, as we call it. This place is absolute heaven in the summer, with charming towns, fresh seafood, historic lighthouses and, of course, incredible Cape Cod beaches!
Despite being a long, skinny peninsula, Cape Cod’s unique geography offers a surprisingly diverse collection of beaches on three bodies of water: the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay, and Nantucket Sound. Whether you want calm waters and amenities or are looking for a wilder, more remote escape, there are beaches in Cape Cod for every kind of traveler.
The Best of Ischia Island Beaches, Italy
Imagine an island that represents the best of Italy — spectacular views, beautiful beaches, fantastic food, zero pretension whatsoever. Welcome to Ischia, Italy. This island in Campania, southern Italy, delivers on every level. As an Italy travel expert, Ischia (EES-kee-ah) has been a place I’ve wanted to visit forever — and I finally got my chance when my husband Charlie and I decided to go for a four-day “mini-moon” after our Prague wedding, before our big honeymoon to South America later in the year. And Ischia island could not have been more perfect! It was easy to get to — just a short ferry ride over from well-connected Naples.
