We spend a lot of time by the water. From Sicily to Croatia we’ve swam, snorkeled and spent long days on beaches with a teenager and a dog. These guides cover the places we’ve actually been, where we stayed, what we ate and how we made it work with family and pets. You’ll find details on parking, nearby food and the quieter stretches worth the walk. Some posts are about hidden coves, some about long sandy beaches, all based on trips we would recommend.