LONDON (10 April 2025) —In this issue of The Coastal Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK), we’ve taken our inspiration from the increasing demand for coastal adventures, spotlighting destinations that embrace the power of the ocean. According to the Office for National Statistics, demand for seaside thrills — from kayaking to coasteering — has skyrocketed by 75% since 2021. 

The coast has always had a magnetic pull. It’s where we walk for clarity, swim to recharge, and linger at sunset, captivated by the horizon. But today’s travellers aren’t just dipping their toes in — they’re diving head-first into adventure.  

The Coastal Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) takes readers to Vancouver Island, a place where the locals’ love of the ocean runs deep. Here, we explore one of the world’s most exhilarating new travel trends: storm-watching.  

“Storm season on Vancouver Island is nothing short of a spectacle,” says editor Sacha Scoging. “And Tofino’s vast, driftwood-strewn beaches offer a front-row seat to one of Mother Nature’s greatest shows.”  

“But storm-watching tourism is just the beginning,” she adds. “This wild Canadian island is an ocean-lover’s dream, where you can cook with kelp, snorkel with salmon and watch grey whales on their epic migration.”  

Beyond Canada, we hit the road in the Faroe Islands, following the Buttercup Routes to remote, wind-battered villages, and celebrate the bold revival of the UK’s beach towns.  

Elsewhere in this issue:  

• Discover how to make the most of the coast, from camping on deserted islands in Stockholm to searching for striped shore crabs in Oregon.  
• Dive into the world’s most bizarre beachside events, including epic water fights in Thailand and extravagant fruit-laden parades in France.  

All this, plus a roundup of the best hotels, resorts and retreats to inspire your next seaside escape. The coast is calling — are you in?  

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