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In the pink on the beaches of Bermuda

David Martin They´re fabled because a number of them have pink sand thanks to a particular mix of red shells, corals, rocks, and more. The most iconic – and popular – of these is Horseshoe Bay in Southhampton, a gorgeous crescent surrounded by limestone cliffs and with a full raft of water sports and amenities. Also pink and well loved is Elbow Beach in Paget, though here there are no amenities. Wonderful, more secluded options (again, usually with few or no amenities) include Somerset Long…

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Beaches are central to the appeal of Seychelles

victoria white2010With 115 islands to choose from, there are nearly countless amazing sandy stretches to choose from. Here are just three of the most notable: Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue - On a lagoon protected from the open ocean, the country´s – and one of the world´s – most popular strands (above) is famous for its pink sands, distinctive granite boulders, and shallow, crystalline waters, making it fantastic for swimming and snorkeling. Beau Vallon, Mahé - The island´s best known…

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Beaches high on the attractions of 'Denmark's 11 Best Towns to Explore in Summer'

Guillaume Baviere This might not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to a summer getaway, but when the summer sun kisses Scandinavia´s smallest country, all of it blossoms into a captivating and welcoming paradise, with its peak in July. Imagine long, sunny days filled with outdoor adventures (including more than 150 sometimes suprisingly good beaches, like that of Hornbæk, above) and cozy evenings basking in the golden twilight. It's also a time for wonderful Danish…

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8 of the best beaches in and around Los Angeles

Among the many allures of the City of Angels are its beaches, serving up a Baywatch vibe of "endless summer" all year round, and here are eight choice examples, from Malibu to South Bay. read post

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Riccardo R November 28, 2024 at 12:40pm

Wow, these boys really went the extra mile to put this one together! Very useful: https://twobadtourists.com/25-gay-beaches-you-cant-miss-on-your-nex...

Gay Beach: 25 Gay Beaches You Can’t Miss on Your Next Trip Two Bad Tourists

Looking for the best gay beach? From North and South America, the Caribbean and Europe, to Oceania and even Africa, these are the best gay beaches in…
Joseba Basabe May 30, 2024 at 9:14am

Interesting! Normally around this time of the year Scandinavians flock even more to our Mediterranean beaches - and many are still doing so - but as record heat takes hold here down south, Denmark´s own beaches are looking at record visitor numbers this summer: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/denmark-s-beache...
Dave Acton April 23, 2024 at 10:42am

Which beach is the world´s best? According to the London-based Beach Atlas, in 2024 it´s in Bora Bora: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-beach-world-bora-bora-golden-...
Helen Brown November 19, 2023 at 5:21pm

Here's another beach destination I'll bet you didn't see coming! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-beaches-in-nigeria

7 of the best beaches in Nigeria

From McCarthy Beach to Ibeno Beach, there are plenty of sandy spots to enjoy in Nigeria.
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...