It’s hard to believe that lifeguards have been at Ocean City Beach since 1898, but even harder to believe, but we’re happy, that no one has drowned at a protected beach in the Ocean City, New Jersey area since then. Kudos to those lifeguards! And, according to Tom Mullineaux, the Operations Manager for the OCBP, […]
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Beach Huts in the Caribbean
This relaxing patch offers a long beach fringed by palm trees, with activities such as volleyball, beach Olympics, and snorkeling. The area adjacent to the tender dock is the busiest spot (as is true on all the islands), but if you walk down the beach a bit you’ll get a quieter, more private experience, even […]
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Ile Sainte Marie Madagascar
Ile Sainte Marie is about 60 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and has a colourful history: through the 17th and 18th centuries it was a popular base for the Indian Ocean?s pirates. There is one town, Ambodifotatra, with a couple of cafes, a large church and a busy market. The only drawback of Ile […]
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Introducing the World Beach Map
Click on an area of the map above and wander off into the wonderland of the World’s Best Beaches. We did the work - you can do the choosing. And if we don’t have your beach, we’ve made it easy to send us a message asking for it to be included. See more of our […]
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Mughsail Beach Oman
Normally visitors throng Salalah during the Khareef season when it rains, which was just a month away. Heerst hier de moesson (of Khareef) met koel, nat en mistig weer. Wat veel Arabieren naar hier doet vluchten. One Omani we spoke with said that at other times of the year there would be fishermen out, but […]
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Al Bustan Palace Hotel & Beach Review Muscat
It is easy to see why the Al Bustan Palace is rated as one of, if not the finest of the Oman hotels resorts. We stayed in an Arabian Junior Suite which was very spacious and beautifully decorated, with amazing views of the sea, the mountains and the lovely gardens. The Al Bustan Palace is […]
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Box Jelly Fish Dangers
A 5-year-old friend of mine got a nasty sting from one of these last weekend at Hamlet Street in Carolina Beach. I don’t know about him, but I would have cried like a baby. Following a sting, vinegar should be applied for a minimum of 30 seconds. Acetic acid, found in vinegar, disables the box […]
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St. Thomas Beaches Reviewed
Well, to stop any sort of leading you on, there are no clothing optional beaches deemed so by the government on the island of St. Thomas. Public nudity is outlawed there. But the locals will tell you there is one unofficial nude beaches in St. Thomas. It’s called Little Magens Bay Beach and few know […]
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A Review of Sandals Vacations
When I first looked at Sandals around 10 years ago, I thought that they’d remain a small operation with a couple of cool resorts in the Caribbean. And while Sandals does have that small company feel, the small operation part couldn’t be further from the truth. They have grown and in a way I think […]
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Pictures of Beautiful Beaches
For those interested in long beautiful beaches, diving, nightlife and an international party atmosphere, the Beaches on the Island of Roatan may best suit your needs. Roatan is a popular enough destination, that it has an international airport serviced by not only the Honduran carriers, but also operators of daily flights from San Pedro Sula […]
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Ko Tarutao Beaches Thailand
Ko Tarutao is the largest island in the group… and was the site of the Thailand Survivor show. There is a small restaurant tucked in the shade, alongside a stream on the coast of Ko Tarutao. Ko Tarutao is the largest island in the with area 151 sqkm of 11 km. Tarutao National Park boasts […]
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Khao Lak Beaches Thailand
Khao Lak lies in the Takuapa district of Phang-nga Province, a seaside province with an extraordinary view, both on shore and underwater. Khao Lak is located about 50 kilometres north of Phuket Island on the mainland. It is an area, where the lowlands, that extend behind the coast, disappear and the rain forest covered mountains […]
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French Riviera Beaches
As compared to other French Riviera beaches, beaches at St Tropez have soft sand and are well looked after. French Riviera beaches are the main attraction in this summer resort area in the south of France. With more than 300 sunny days a year and plenty of sandy beaches, the French Riviera has been a […]
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World’s Prettiest Beaches
One of the most beautiful beach areas on the planet is Magen’s Bay, Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, which is often photographed and touted as one of the world’s prettiest. To get there, take a cab (approximately $4 per person), then pay a $1 admission fee to enter. Panama City Beach is also said to […]
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The Best Beaches in The World
Sometimes it’s hard to find that perfect beach to travel to. No more! We’ve taken the guesswork out of beach vacations! Since 2005, Three Best Beaches has been naming the top three beaches in a given vacation destination. Reviews with photos and videos!
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Muscat Beaches Oman
Sitting between rugged desert mountains and the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman, this city of contrasts features walled castles, domed mosques, minarets and forts as well as modern buildings and luxury hotels. Explore the historic forts of Jalali and Mirani or the fascinating old port area that is home to the Sultan’s main […]
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Ngapali Beach Myanmar
Ngapali is accessible by plane from Yangon to Thandwe, then continuing to the Beach via coach. Once you’re in Thandwe, Myanmar, it’s only seven kilometers to this three kilometer stretch of coconut palm lined, soft sandy meeting of the land and sea. This is what Asia?s beaches were like before everyone knew about them. It […]
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China Beach Vietnam
China Beach is within cycling distance of Da Nang and it was this close proximity that led to it being used as an R&R destination for American soldiers during the war. It is a long beach that stretches all the way down to Cua Dai beach at Hoi An, though you will get a larger […]
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Boogie Boarding Beaches
While in Hawaii, we enjoyed sitting on the Lanai and watching the ocean. The house was equipped with everything you need: coolers, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc. Unlike the beaches that are located on continents, with continental shelves, the Hawaiian Islands sit in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and are therefore exposed to stronger […]
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World’s Prettiest Beaches II
Known as the garden island, Kauai is the oldest most lush of the Hawaiian chain and the filming site of “South Pacific” and “Jurassic Park.” With some of the best surfing and beach combing in the world, students will have the opportunity to access incredible coral reefs from remote beaches, snorkel aside sea turtles in […]
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