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The beachy Caribbean appeal of Barbuda

And apart from its nature, one of Barbuda’s biggest draws is its beaches, above all Pink Sand Beach (above), a seemingly endless stretch of pale pink shoreline created by crushed coral and shells. Unlike many Caribbean strands, it is rarely busy, affording visitors long walks, calm turquoise waters, and a strong sense of isolation. Other notable beaches include Low Bay, ideal for swimming and sunbathing, and Prince Diana Beach (formerly Coco Point), where the water is crystal clear and…

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In Virginia Beach, one of the state´s most popular destinations, the eponymous strand is the star

DanRVAfamilies, spring breakers, and surfers. At the core of allure is of course the titular sandy stretch counted by the Guinness Book of World Records as “the longest pleasure beach in the world” – a total of around 14 miles (23km). The boardwalk which runs along three of those miles is lined with restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels, and other establishments, and in warm weather also offers plenty of live music and street performers. And in from the beach, you can find more of everything along…

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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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Darryl Musick December 9, 2011 at 5:55pm

Here we go, our final trip report from Punta Cana today at The World on Wheels. It's Sand, Sun, and Fun in the Dominican Republic...finishing up today with all new reporting, pictures, and video: http://tinyurl.com/6t74jfw

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…
Darryl Musick December 7, 2011 at 5:23pm

One bad thing about the Dominican Republic is the lack of practical information for wheelchair travelers. Well, at The World on Wheels, consider us your guinea pig. Here is what you'll encounter in a wheelchair and a video report on accessible features at the Riu Palace resort in Punta Cana: http://tinyurl.com/d5uot56

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…
Darryl Musick December 5, 2011 at 5:34pm

Our teasers leading up to today finally pay off. At The World on Wheels, it's our new article on Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with lots of new pictures and video: http://tinyurl.com/cc85y82

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…
Darryl Musick December 4, 2011 at 4:36pm

Lobby bar, piano bar, plaza bar, theater bar, beach bar, and pool bar...all those and more. On today's Cocktail Hour at The World on Wheels, we have a 7 day unlimited bar tab at all of them. See just a little sample as we take you on a drinking tour in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: http://tinyurl.com/bnd5un7

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…
Darryl Musick November 28, 2011 at 5:50pm

My wife says that this trip, she wants a warm tropical beach. OK, we'll do that. To get in the mood for it, we'll take a look at Maui today on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/yf87e42

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…
Julie October 3, 2011 at 10:37pm

Hi Max, A free beach vacation is always nice isn't it?

One of our clients, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas, is also giving away free beach vacations - 11 actually - if they reach 11,000 Facebook fans by 11/11/11. Just have to "like" the resort at: http://www.facebook.com/bolongobay. Full details at: http://bit.ly/puz0N6

Good luck to all!
Max Pesling September 27, 2011 at 12:10am

Just heard about a great contest by Iberostar resorts where you can win one free night at one of their Riviera Maya or Puerto Plata (Dominican Rep.) hotels. You just have to take a simple quiz to enter, you can find it at https://www.facebook.com/IberostarUSACanada?sk=app_138147962901963 . Good luck!
Darryl Musick September 26, 2011 at 5:31pm

It's Oktoberfest and at The World on Wheels, we're heading to Munich...but along the way, we're going to be spending a few days on the French Riviera: http://tinyurl.com/y933d48

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…
Darryl Musick September 15, 2011 at 8:24pm

Our summer-long tour of California continues this week at The World on Wheels. This week, we're in our home base of Southern California and today, we present a brand-new report with pics and a new video. We pick our favorite Southern California beaches and, with maybe one exception, they're probably not the ones you're thinking of: http://tinyurl.com/64s3uyj

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…
Darryl Musick September 12, 2011 at 5:37pm

Continuing our tour of California...we return to our home turf and will be spending this week at the beach. At The World on Wheels today, we return to Tim's favorite beach, Redondo, enhanced with our brand new video: http://tinyurl.com/6js392d

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…