Beach Holiday

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York

Here’s a beach and community that got its name from a contest. In 1868, William Engemen developed the area just east of Coney Island and held a contest in 1878 to name it. A local businessman won with the name Brighton, from the resort community bearing the same name in England. Being so close to [...]

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The Beach and the Bottle, and Other Things to Consider

A beach holiday is about as good as it gets. Who would disagree? Most holidaymakers aim to let their hair down on holiday and enjoy themselves with a drink…or two…or three. But a word of caution in this regard may save a lot of aggravation - not to mention a banging headache the next morning. [...]

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Plage de Saleccia Corsica France

The tip of the island, known as Cap Corse, has two stunning beaches Saleccia Beach and Plage de Tamarone, but access is difficult and only for the determined. Boat trips will take you part of the way but then you’ll have to walk the rest! One of the most notable beaches of the Cap Corse, [...]

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The Best Beaches of Greece

Mykonos is famous for its beach culture that’ll help golden-up your tan. For the best beaches, head to the southern part of the island. These islands also have quaint fishing villages, seal watching opportunities, as well as an ancient language and culture. Holiday resorts on other Greek islands are numerous and widespread, so that there [...]

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