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The Perhentian Islands´ are among the beautiful beaches in ´10 of the Top Spots to Visit in Malaysia´

Achilli Family | Journeys Located in Terengganu state, on the northeast coast of the Malay Peninsula, this handful of scenic, laid back tropical isles feature gorgeous white-sand beaches and shallow, crystal-clear water perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sea kayaking.Visitors also get to witness nesting of green and hawksbill marine turtles - under careful supervision, of course. The two main islands, Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil (whose Long Beach is pictured above)…

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Beaches are at the heart of ´The Enduring Appeal of Montego Bay, Jamaica´

Mattes Served by its own very nearby airport (the Caribbean's biggest and busiest), the third largest city in Jamaica (as well as the English-speaking Caribbean, with a population of around 110,000), MoBay has since the 1960s been an anchor of Jamaica's tourism industry, and one of the island's most visited spots, as well as a very popular cruise port of call. Located in the island's northwest, the city's main draw remains the gorgeous, white-sand beaches with tranquil, aquamarine waters…

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Spain's 21 niftiest nude beaches

MuchoSol.co.uk, Thinking of coming to the playa in Spain this coming summer? Well, if you're also a fan of all-over tans, nude beaches mark nearly a half century in this country, which has sprouted a whopping 400 where you can swim starkers and sun your bum to your heart's content. Here are nearly two dozen of the top choices! read post

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7 of the top beaches on Barbados

Barbados.org The Caribbean's easternmost island, located in the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles, is home to powdery sand and turquoise waters on the Caribbean coast and perfect swells on the rugged eastern, Atlantic coast, a haven for surfers and for the naturalists away from the upmarket resorts. There are more than 60 beaches along 70 miles of coastline, made up of powedery coral sands both pink and white. Here's a quick look at seven of the best.read post

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María José August 21, 2023 at 9:40am

Euronews recently came out with a look at several of Europe´s best ¨under-the-radar¨ beaches - and as you might be able to guess, most are in the East: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/04/07/albania-bulgaria-romania...

Budget beach breaks: Skip tourist hotspots for Europe’s hidden gems

From Albania to Ireland, these are Europe’s best under the radar beach destinations.
Barbara Necker May 19, 2023 at 9:45am

It's that time of year again, when coastal scientist Stephen Leatherman - aka Dr. Beach - comes out with his annual list of the USA's best. And not surprisingly, at least half of them are in Florida and California: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-us-beaches-2023-dr-beach/index....

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-us-beaches-2023-dr-beach/index.html
Jordan Simon February 10, 2023 at 12:43pm

Up till now, NYC denizens hankering for a beach have to go out to Coney Island or even farther out on Long Island's south shore, but this summer plans are to open an artificial "beach" right in west Greenich Village - the one catch is no swimming: https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/new-beach-to-open-in-manhattan-this-s...

New beach to open in Manhattan this summer

The same firm that brought New Yorkers and visitors the High Line will open Gansevoort Peninsula this summer for warm-weather outdoor thrills.
John Kipper January 23, 2023 at 10:27am

As this article notes, beaches probably aren't near the top of the list of allures that come to mind when you think Canada, but this huge country has plenty of coastline and also plenty of lakes - meaning also plenty of strands. So here are nearly a dozen of the best: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/11-astonis...

11 Astonishingly Beautiful Beaches In Canada

Canada is home to more shoreline than any other country in the world and its beaches are a well-kept secret worth discovering.
Riccardo R October 25, 2022 at 6:39pm

Many visitors to this country get no farther from capital Montevideo than the fancy nearby resorts of Punta del Este and José Ignacio. But up the Atlantic coast toward the border with Brazil lie a string of smaller beach towns wild some of Uruguay's wilder and more bohemian charms, such as Punta del Diablo. The UK news website The Week clues us in here: https://www.theweek.co.uk/arts-life/travel/955586/uruguays-bohemian...
José Balido September 20, 2022 at 8:27am

On their website HometoHavana.com, a U.S.-Cuban couple cover the world, and bring special expertise on Ecuador, where they met while living. And here they give recommendations on an aspect of the country that most people know less about: its Pacific-coast beaches. Check it out: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/10-must-visit-ecuador-be...
David Paul Appell August 16, 2022 at 12:54pm

Of course the Caribbean's number-one draw is its beaches and limpid waters, but currently those throughout the region are enduring a rise in a smothering golden algae called sargassum, and it's affecting both health and tourism in various countries: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/8/11/2115737/-Caribbean-Matte...

Caribbean Matters: A stinky 'golden tide' of Sargassum seaweed strangles the Caribbean

The environmental threats faced by both island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the mainland Caribbean basin are not limited to just hurricanes. Curr…
David Paul Appell May 2, 2022 at 11:49am

The Guardian recently published a great survey of Europe's top beaches - can't wait for summer! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...

40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian

From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
Darryl Musick November 5, 2018 at 7:32pm

Find out why Catalina is important to our family today at The World on Wheels and take a tour of the landmark Casino.
Darryl Musick November 2, 2018 at 4:49pm

It's an important spot in our family's history but did we jump a bit too soon in grabbing up a cheap trip? Find out today at The World on Wheels as we return to Catalina Island after an absence of 34 years.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…