If you've never been to Texas before, it's hard to overstate the vastness of the state. Spanning over 268,000 square miles, you can drive for up to 12 hours and still stay within the Lone Star State.

The first time I dipped my toes into the Gulf of Mexico, I was a kid visiting South Padre Island with my family. The salty breeze, the rhythmic crash of the waves, and the warmth of the Texas sun left ...

While Louisiana may be known for its swamps and bayous, the state also is home to quite a few beaches. Along Louisiana's Gulf Coast, there are a number of lesser-known, beautiful beaches to be found.

Gulf State Park Pavilion is a great beach access area and picnic spot in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Gulf S ...

For those who can relate to Jean-Paul Sartre’s famous line “hell is other people,” a day at the beach during peak season is, well, no day at the beach. As thousands flock to regional hot spots each ...

Conde Nast Traveler's unbridled appreciation for all things Pensacola and coastal Northwest Florida reached what could be a ...

Perdido Key is a little-known town on Florida's Gulf Coast. The beaches here are exceptionally clean and pretty, but there ...

If you're craving sunshine, sugar-white sand and warm Gulf breeze, you're not alone. Reader's Digest just named Gulf Coast beaches the top tourist attraction in Alabama, spotlighting the must-visit ...