Jul 18th, 2010 at 3:30PM: You've probably walked Venice Beach, played volleyball on Manhattan Beach and spent a lazy day in Malibu, but have you scoped out SoCal's secret beach spots? Of the many things California is known for, its beaches are always at the top of lists. Here a few of the best kept secrets along California's coast:
Coronado, California: Savvy sun-soakers pay to park at the Hotel Del Coronado, then dine ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Sun soaked: Southern California's secret beach spots
Jul 18th, 2010 at 3:30PM: You've probably walked Venice Beach, played volleyball on Manhattan Beach and spent a lazy day in Malibu, but have you scoped out SoCal's secret beach spots? Of the many things California is known for, its beaches are always at the top of lists. Here a few of the best kept secrets along California's coast:
Coronado, California: Savvy sun-soakers pay to park at the Hotel Del Coronado, then dine ...Sun soaked: The best beaches on Florida's Gulf Coast
Jul 17th, 2010 at 10:30AM: It's not all tar balls in Florida. Along Florida's Gulf Coast you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the south, and some so private you'd think you were on your own private island. Where are these pristine paradises? Read on, and don't forget your sunscreen!
Indian Rocks Beach (12th Street), Florida: Grab breakfast at Crabby Bills followed by a day at this beach, where egrets strut ...Europe's relaxed attitude toward nudity makes American travelers uncomfortable
Jul 15th, 2010 at 8:30AM: While the image of a naked Rick Steves getting a rubdown in a Turkish bathhouse might be a bit TMI for many of us, the seasoned traveler, guidebook author, and travel show host makes some excellent points in a recent CNN article on Europe's cultural tolerance for nudity.
According to Steves, who starts the piece with a flashback from a 1978 trip, "if you can leave your inhibitions at home, you ...Orbitz introduces 'Open Beach Guarantee'
Jun 15th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Orbitz is trying to offer travelers peace of mind this summer through an Open Beach Guarantee. The guarantee offers a full refund on your hotel stay if nearby beaches are closed because of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
To get this deal, you must book a stay at a participating hotel through Orbitz, with travel between now and July 31, 2010. If a government agency closes a beach within 20 ...Gulf Coast Oil Spill Watch: June 10th
Jun 10th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
It's Day 52 of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Here's a look at the latest news about how the spill is affecting travelers:
Tar balls have arrived on the beaches in Perdido Key, Florida. The Pensacola News-Journal reports that a mile-long stretch of the beach was covered with greasy clumps about the size of peas.
Want to help? Alabama's governor tells WAFF TV that it's as simple as ...New hotel in Rome made of garbage from Europe's beaches
Jun 9th, 2010 at 3:30PM: That's right - this hotel is, quite literally, garbage.
In an effort to raise awareness about the trashy state of Europe's beaches, Rome erected a hotel covered with over 26,000 pounds of debris. The building, located on Capocotta Beach, is aptly named "Save the Beach Hotel" and is spear-headed by Corona. According to the website, the Save the Beach Hotel is a reminder to people about how ...Five idyllic Caribbean backwaters
Jun 3rd, 2010 at 12:30PM: Beyond the Caribbean's all-inclusive resorts, casinos, overpriced restaurants, and huge crowds are a handful of islands that have escaped mass development. These quiet islands, with their tiny populations and scattered tourist facilities, are not headed for mass-tourism overdevelopment anytime soon, and for a range of reasons-in some cases, the absence of an adequate expanse for a large runway; in ...Weekend travel media's top five
Jun 1st, 2010 at 8:30AM: Here are some keepers from this past weekend's English-language newspaper travel sections.
1. In the Financial Times, Philip Horne writes a fascinating North Dakota pilgrimage story that traces Theodore Roosevelt's tenure in the Peace Garden State.
2. In the Guardian, Haroon Siddique writes about the Bed&Fed phenomenon (a couchsurfing/hostelling hybrid) across the UK and Ireland.
3. ...Good Beach Guide names best British beaches
May 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM: The United Kingdom generally isn't the first place people think of when they decide to go to the beach. Indeed, the beaches of Spain, France, and Cyprus are filled with lobster-red Brits, so it appears the locals agree, but the Good Beach Guide, published by the Marine Conservation Society, says the UK's beaches are improving, at least in terms of water quality.
The latest report reveals that ...America's Top 10 Beaches: Coopers Beach in Southampton, NY takes the top spot in 2010
May 28th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Coopers Beach, Southampton's stretch of white sand on New York's Long Island, has been named 2010's best beach in the America by Dr. Stephen Leatherman.
"New York has world-class beaches, but I don't think a lot of people in the United States know about them," said Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.
Leatherman cited the fine ...Panama City Beach, Florida, puts a guarantee on fun, despite oil spill
May 14th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Amid concerns about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, some travelers are reconsidering plans for a Florida beach vacation this summer.
That's why the Panama City Beach tourism folks have issued a "Real Fun Guarantee" that promises a $200 future travel credit if your stay at the beach is affected by the oil spill.
The program applies to new reservations, booked now ...Florida state officials take steps to stem oil spills' impact on tourism
May 11th, 2010 at 3:00PM: For now at least, none of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is affecting Florida's beaches. And that's exactly the message that state officials are trying to get out to keep vacationers from changing their plans.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist spent the weekend off-shore fishing off the coast of Destin, telling TV station WJHG, "The weather's gorgeous. There's not ...Free spa experience at the Ritz-Carlton Naples
May 10th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Any spa-lover needs to visit the Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, because the Elements treatment at the beach property is nothing short of incredible. Now, the chance to visit the spa free makes this an absolute no-brainer. This is one of my favorite spas, and the deal might be enough to get me to book a flight.
Stay at either the Ritz-Carlton beach or golf resort, with the Spa Escape Package, ...35 fantastic U.S. beaches for Summer
May 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Summer is fast approaching. Where are you going to spend your vacation? How about visiting one of our country's many fantastic beach locations? Bring your lover or family, a bathing suit, sun lotion, a blanket and a picnic basket, and you are all set for a romantic get-away or a relaxing family get-together on one of these magnificent sandy stretches. Wondering if we picked one of your ...Daily Pampering: Renew your vows in Fiji this year
Mar 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM: Sometimes, it's worth celebrating the best day of your life as though it were the first time.
Spend five nights in absolute luxury, and you'll pick up another two! Turtle Island in Fiji is doing the unthinkable. The incredibly upscale resort has put together a package that can't be topped. In addition to getting two free nights when you book five, you'll spend your stay in a two-room beachfront ...Bermuda resort gives the lazy an extra month to book
Mar 14th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
Sometimes, procrastinating doesn't come with any consequences. It doesn't happen often. We're taught from a young age that early birds get to kill and chomp on the best worms, not to put off to tomorrow the stuff we can do today (even if we don't feel like it) and to seize the day. If you don't, then opportunity may disappear before you get a taste. Well, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is ...Free amenities and break on rates at Sandestin this spring
Mar 13th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The list just seems to go on and on – there is no shortage of activities and amenities waiting for you at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. If you're into biking, kayaking, tennis or sweating it out in the fitness center, you'll have plenty of choices available to you. And there's even a Wednesday concert series. Simply put: you won't get bored at this destination on Florida's northwest ...
Capture your footprints in the sand - Souvenir tip
Mar 8th, 2010 at 5:56PM: If you're a beach bum like me, your vacations are to tropical places. Pictures of sunsets at the beach are pretty, but after a while, one beach looks like the rest. A better souvenir is to take a handful of sand. Once you get home, empty a spice bottle and fill it with the sand. Label it with the beach name and location. Consider making a note of a special memory on the label. After several trips ...Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package
Mar 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM: There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to the SCUBA diving, dep-sea fishing and reef snorkeling that are already available. You'll be able to take a cooking class ...Daily Pampering: The Curtain Bluff Babymoon
Feb 3rd, 2010 at 4:00PM:
Pregnancy is already challenging enough, especially if you're a first-timer. Moms- and dads-to-be alike need a break from the doctor's appointments, planning and anxiety that come with bringing a new life into the world. So, when you measure the future in centimeters (you'll get it if you're expecting) instead of miles, it's hard to imagine getting on a plane, regardless of how attractive the ...
