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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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The très beaux beaches of Martinique

  Eduardo Cabanas   There are three dozen, but here are just three of the top picks:are: Grande Anse les Salines, considered one of the Caribbean´s loveliest, is near the island´s southwestern tip, a 45-minute ferry ride from Fort-de-France. It´s famous for its mile and a quarter (two kilometers) of golden sands and calm, crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Anse Céron, up north near the town of Le Prêcheur, is serene and less crowded, known for its black sands (a…

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  • 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...
  • 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…
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