There’s no shortage of amazing beaches in the Caribbean—from the white sands of Maundays Bay in Anguilla to the remote beauty of Colombier Beach in St. Barts—but only one can be named the best.
06.03.2025 - 00:39 / cntraveler.com
Picking an Airbnb from the famed sprawl of Los Angeles was no easy task: Did I want a mountain retreat in Topanga, a Malibu beach bungalow with ocean views, or a West Hollywood apartment close to the action on Sunset Strip?
It would be my first time spending more than a day in the City of Angels, an overdue visit to see my younger brother who had recently moved to Santa Monica. A weekend at an Airbnb in Venice Beach, I decided, would allow for an introductory sampler of LA’s coast, iconic landmarks, and nightlife.
I didn't know that just a few weeks later, the LA fires would devastate parts of the city I had just begun to love. Now, local businesses need tourists to return to support recovery efforts. Many neighborhoods, including Venice Beach, were fortunately untouched by the flames; If you're planning a trip to LA, look no further for the perfect home base.
Large windows allow for ample natural light, and there are two small outdoor patios for grilling and lounging.
The second I saw the listing, called the “Oxford Triangle Glass and Concrete Oasis,” I knew this was a property worth planning a trip around. Built by renowned local architect Matthew Royce, the two-bed, two-and-a-half-bath home is a design-lover's dream—and one of the top-rated LA homes on Airbnb. Most importantly, it's located just one block away from the shops and restaurants on Abbot Kinney, a 10-minute walk from the Venice canals, and an 18-minute walk or five-minute drive from the beach.
Check-in and check-out were simple thanks to a smart lock, and the host was responsive to customer queries. Having been duped by professional photography and fish-bowl lenses in the past, I was relieved to find the home was just as stunning in real life as it was in the photos—from the beautiful banana leaf plants by the front door to the concrete detailing in the bathrooms. But the real show-stopper? A hydraulic floor-to-ceiling window wall in the living room that lifts open to overlook the front patio, allowing us to enjoy the sunshine and ocean breeze from the comfort of the leather couch.
The front window wall can be opened via a hydraulic lever, transforming the living room into an indoor-outdoor space.
There's one bedroom upstairs and one bedroom downstairs; one thing to note is that the bathrooms have a fully open floor plan—not a shower curtain in sight. As a group of five close friends, we didn’t mind the lack of privacy, but it’s definitely better suited for couples. Amenity-wise, the downstairs bedroom (queen bed) has a desk and connects to a small outdoor grilling area, while the upstairs bedroom (king bed) has a larger closet and bathroom with a soaking tub.
Understandably, when you rent a home as gorgeous as this one, you may be
There’s no shortage of amazing beaches in the Caribbean—from the white sands of Maundays Bay in Anguilla to the remote beauty of Colombier Beach in St. Barts—but only one can be named the best.
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You’d be forgiven for never hearing of Korčula, Croatia—a small Dalmatian island of just 106 square miles, neatly tucked beneath the country’s sprawling coastline, home to some of the best beaches in Croatia. Despite its proximity to ever-popular Dubrovnik and Hvar, Korčula gets decidedly less airtime than other idyllic stone towns in the Adriatic Sea. But look beyond the beloved TV-themed tours and penchant for partying of its neighbors, and you’ll find that this island is a gem that offers quiet beaches, unspoiled landscapes, and a crowd-free destination rich in fascinating history and culture. (And it’s pronounced KOR-chew-lah, with a slight roll of the R.)
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