White sand, coconut palms, a gently sloping strand? That idea of tropical paradise is often manufactured. Resorts around the world are now embracing beaches in their more natural states.

During the Great Highway’s monthlong closure, the city will conduct its annual sand relocation from the north end of Ocean ...

The turquoise Atlantic waters stretch along a bustling shore, lined with high-rise buildings, vibrant local markets, white sand, and tropical ... threat at Boa Viagem Beach: sharks.

“The island is only around 400m from the scenic beauty of unspoilt white sands of Reef Beach and turquoise coastlines boarded by windswept shifting sand dunes and soaring dramatic rock peaks.

San Diego County’s mountaintops were seen glistening white this past week, with recent winter storms bringing some snow to the region.