It’s easy to see how Sanibel Island, a Florida barrier island known for its pristine beaches, near-perfect weather, and abundance of seashells, made the list for South's Best Beach Towns of 2025.

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' ...

Looking for a place to visit for spring break this year? This local landmark recently made a top-10 list for 2025 destinations.

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SYDNEY, Australia — The Cook Islands' prime minister survived a no-confidence vote Wednesday, blaming "misinformation" from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilizing his Pacific country. The ...

For those looking for a more tranquil beach holiday away from the crowds of mainland Kenya, the Lamu Archipelago is the perfect choice. Among the islands’ best beaches are Diani Beach ...

It’s warm year-round, has 34 miles of white-sand beaches and blue water, and gets more than 300 days of sunshine annually. Like many of the best islands in the South, this is a place where you ...

The Cook Islands signed a five-year agreement with China for seabed mineral exploration and research. Prime Minister Mark Brown was accused of not consulting New Zealand on the deal with China.

"Our seabed minerals section remains under strict regulatory oversight, ensuring that all decisions are made transparently and in the best interest of the Cook Islands and its people," he said in ...

The government of the Cook Islands said on Saturday that it had struck a five-year agreement with China to explore deep-sea minerals. The deal has raised eyebrows in nearby New Zealand.

WELLINGTON, Feb 20 — Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a ...