Did you get a look at the color of that water? Unbelievable. Look again. It’s perfect for swimming, diving, overall enjoyment at the beach. You’re in Cozumel, Mexico. One the hottest spots in the Caribbean, loaded with plenty to do and so much to see. This fine island is located just off the coast of […]
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Posts tagged with 'Locals'
Praia de Tucuns - Tucuns Beach Buzios
If you’re looking to get totally away from all the action in Buzios, Tucuns Beach is the place to be. But be prepared to really be away from it all. Now, there are a few serious developments in here. Someone woke up to the potential of resorts on this beach. There are a few problems […]
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Bahia de los Suenos - Los Cabos
Bahia de los Suenos in Los Cabos is hoping for more visitors. This beach is nice, but almost deserted as it sits along the road along the east coast of the Baja Peninsula. And yes, you can drive down the beach here, but remember with the lack of population, getting out of the sand, should […]
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Playa El Medano - Cabo San Lucas
If you’re coming to Cabo, the main drag, chances are this is the very beach you’re going to be coming to. It’s the main beach in Cabo and young people flock here from every corner of the globe. Cabo has become a Spring Break destination mainly because it’s easy to get to from the United […]
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Praia das Virgens - Virgin Beach Buzios
Sounds like something out of a book, but Praia das Virgens is an actual beach, well, a bit of sand between a few rocks, but there’s nothing else like it in Buzios, so locals love to call it one more beach in the many beaches here. And that’s OK by us because we want to […]
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Main Beach in East Hampton, New York
Another beautiful beach in this area of New York is Main Beach in East Hampton. And you’ll find that the locals have built around it in a way that showcases the shoreline. Little environmental impact means you’ll have a long, pristine beach to walk along and surf. Main Beach has been a getaway for wealthy […]
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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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Tybee Island Beaches Savannah, Georgia
Tybee Island is the place for “Fun in the sun” at a slow relaxing pace. Locals like to call it “Tybee Time” (during the off season). Tybee Island is a nice place along the Atlantic Coast because it has never been over-developed as you will find in other locales such as Hilton Head to the […]
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Jambiani Beach Zanzibar
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The charm of Jambiani Beach in Zanzibar is that it simply sits at the edge of where the coconut palms stop swaying and meets the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. I know that sounds like something out of a travel document, but it’s a fact that the beaches in this area are semi-secluded and […]
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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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Flying Point Beach - Water Mill - Southampton
Come here and prepare to stand on this breezy shore and take in Americana. It’s the focal point of Southampton and a wonderland of sand that carries off into the distance. Yet people are drawn to Flying Point Beach in Water Mill not because it’s the only thing here, but because it is such a […]
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Aguadilla Beaches - Puerto Rico
There are a handful of nice surfing beaches in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, as the coastline continues here on the northwest point of the island. They are all worth noting; some more popular and picturesque than others. The most well-known beach is Crash Boat Beach. This is probably the most photographed beach in Aguadilla as well. […]
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Isla Vieques - Puerto Rico
There is a lot of controversy surrounding Isla Vieques, as the US Military used the island for target practice for over 50 years. Finally, tiring of it in 1976, the larger Vieques became the target to bomb. Finally, in 2003, the Navy left here and the 18,000 acre Naval Base became the Vieques National Wildlife […]
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Ambergris Caye Beaches, San Pedro, Belize
Yes, there are beaches in Belize, but not many. Ambergris Caye has a few worthy beaches, but remember, what makes a pristine diving location is the fact there isn’t much sand around. And so it is with Belize. This place is easy to get to and not far from the USA, so it’s worth a […]
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Flic-en Flac Beach - Mauritius
Not far from the capital city of Port Louis is a nice beach for swimming, snorkeling and diving. It faces west, so you get grand sunsets. This is Flic-en Flac, Dutch for Free and Flat Land. Ask any local and you’ll get a different opinion. First, there’s the tourism community that wants to exploit it. […]
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Lindbergh Beach - St. Thomas USVI
For whatever reason I always thought that this would be a great beach to come to simply for the historical reasons. In my book Lindy was a pretty great hero and even though his political views can be debated, he made some wonderful contributions to flight. Even though Lindbergh was buried in Maui, there are […]
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Coki Point Beach - St. Thomas USVI
Since this is one of the main hang outs of the locals on St. Thomas, you may find it a tad crowded from time to time, and especially on weekends. Think about it - great expanse, fine location, facilities nearby, including food and shade - it’s practically perfect. But we’ve had some reports that it […]
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Playa del Amor - Cabo San Lucas
Ah…even the name sounds so wonderfully inviting. Playa del Amor, Cabo. The beach of Love. Imagine yourself here. This is one spectacle that bears a visit. Not only is the sand outstanding, but the scenery is out of this world. Rustic and at the same time compelling. It’s as if God came here and spent […]
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Playa Costa Azul - San Jose del Cabo
You won’t have to bring your surfboard unless you’re totally a pro. Playa Costa Azul in San Jose del Cabo does offer some breathtaking waves. But they also rent surfboards for people of all skill sets. In fact, there are some great places along the beach to just settle back and watch it all happen. […]
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Mykonos, Greece - World’s Best Party Beach
Μύκονος Greece, as it’s known locally, holds the top spot for our World’s Best Party Beach! The wonderful thing about this place is almost everyone wants to visit Greece at some point in their lives, and the history surrounding these islands is a part of everyone on the planet. Blessed with great weather, clear blue […]
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