Secluded Beaches News
- Design Your Own Ice Cream Truck Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:26AMIt's that time of year again, when the sight of an ice cream truck sends children lining up on street corners to buy a tasty cold treat. Decorate your own ice cream truck -- complete with accessories -- and take it for a drive in this interactive.
- Balearic Islands Holiday Guide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:14PMWho's going? When are you going? Where would you like to go? What are your preferences?
- Mexicos' La Paz a tranquil place to relax and unwind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:44PMEnjoy the outdoor life in La Paz with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, boating or deep-sea fishing. / Peter Cooper The eastern coast of Baja California Sur with its pure aqua waters and sparkling white sand was thought by early explorers to be an island.
- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Americas Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to launch the first Reserve property in the Americas in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. The resort will be the second in the exclusive portfolio worldwide, joining Phulay Bay in Krabi, Southern Thailand.
- Swimming holes mix natural beauty, dangerous currents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:42AMWARREN -- In the only New England state without an Atlantic Ocean coastline, there are no ocean waves to bodysurf, no outdoor water parks to splash in.
- Vermont swimming holes offer natural cool-off spots Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:27PMIn this July 11, 2011 photo, people enjoy the cool waters at Warren Falls, in Warren, Vt. In Vermont, there are no ocean waves to bodysurf, no water parks to splash in. There’s no shortage of places to swim, though: When summer’s heat settles in, folks head to old-fashioned swimming holes.
- Swimming holes offer natural cool-off spots Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:55AMJOHN CURRAN Associated Press WARREN, Vt. In the only New England state without an Atlantic Ocean coastline, there are no ocean waves to bodysurf, no outdoor water parks to splash in. But Vermont has no shortage of places to cool off: When summer's heat settles in, people head to the countryside to cool off in old-fashioned swimming holes that dot the state's rivers and streams. Clean and free ...
- Space Coast company aims to 'embrace the history' of Wakulla Springs Lodge Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:14AMCRAWFORDVILLE — How do you turn an operation that's been losing money, or barely breaking even, into a prosperous enterprise?
- Family Outings: Paddling canoes on the Mississippi Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:14AMMy children and I have watched boats go through the locks on the Mississippi River, but this time we were in one. As the water drained, our flotilla of wood canoes descended deeper into the shadow between two massive walls.
- 8 idyllic lakeside summer towns Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:55AMAccessible, affordable and as refreshing as the ocean, our bet is on the classic American swimming hole.
- Hitting the trails Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:11AMA short, yet slightly steep, stroll through the lush forest is all it takes to be rewarded with the beautiful vistas of the Nojoqui Falls, one of the great hidden treasures in our area.
- British Virgin Islands Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:24PMWhat happens when steady trade winds meet an island-flecked channel with tame currents and hundreds of protected bays? Every mariner worth their sea salt sails there — hence the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) being a sailing fantasy land.
- Three Florida Beaches in Nation's Top 10 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:04PMSiesta Beach on the west coast of Florida was ranked the top beach in the country. Photo provided by the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Published: Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.
- Pearl Farm Beach Resort: 45% OFF on 3D/2N Package Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:35PMToday's Deal: Only P23,400 for 3 Days & 2 Nights at Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Davao, Mandaya House Stay for 2 with Massage, Breakfast and Dinner (valued at P42,164) Save P18,764! DetailsBooking/Redemption period is from July 28 to November 30, 2011 Reservation required, call 632.750.1894, Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 am - 6:00pm and Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00nn Valid for 3days/2nights stay at Mandaya
- 10 reasons to pack your bags for Puerto Escondido Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:42AMMention "Oaxaca," and most travelers think of the justly famous capital city, with its beautiful colonial center and rich craft heritage. The state's unspoiled beaches and famous surf breaks, many hours and many...
- Fly away: 5 lodges reached only by plane Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:04AMSay goodbye to civilization and hello to a remote pocket of the world at these five resorts.
- The Gower Peninsula, Wales: the perfect break Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:27AMThe Gower Peninsula in Wales is home to some of Britain's best coastal scenery.
- Stay Safe While Lounging In The Sun Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:57AMFind out all the information you need to protect your skin while having some fun in the sun this summer.
- Hawaii's top 5 outdoor adventures Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:04AMHIGHLIGHTING the wonderful outdoor and adventure activities on the Islands of Hawaii, here are the top five outdoor adventure activities.
- I do love to be beside the seaside Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:34PMA WARNING if you ever visit the Mercure Lake Macquarie: you'll get pelican poo between your toes and might encounter enraged squid. But, it's worth it.
- Marin outdoor calendar for the week of July 11, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:42PMANGEL ISLAND STATE PARK — 435-3392; 435-3522; www.angelisland.com. Guided history tours, Segway tours, TramTour and nature walks featuring the quarantine and immigration stations, Camp Reynolds and Fort McDowell, and hiking and biking trails.
- Paxi: The gods’ love getaway Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:44AM"In the sea caves /there’s a thirst there’s a love /there’s an ecstasy /all hard like shells /you can hold them in your palm..."
- Wales: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice for the best beaches Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:42AMReaders send in their tips for the best beaches in Wales, as well as which stretches of coastline to avoid.
- Have Problem Areas? Try These Exercises Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:36AMTrainer John Schaeffer has some tips to help you. Click here to check out his list of exercises.
- Wakeboarding competition Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:10AM MANILA, Philippines — Wakeboarding as a novel sports to Filipinos was introduced in the country by Camarines Sur Governor “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. and it became the top tourist drawer to that Bicol province. Now comes Wakepark in nearby Nuvali complex in Laguna promoted reportedly as the new upscale site of wakeboarding sports also by the young provincial executive.
- Water-loving Berlin longs for the sea Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:09AMIt takes a slightly elastic imagination to think of Berlin in the same terms as Venice, but that's what many Berliners do - and they like to do it while basking in the sunshine next to one of the city's many canals.
- Many urban areas offer trips to beach without traffic jams Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:10AMSitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on your way to or from the beach is no day at the, well, beach. But not every trip to the shore has to involve an onerous trek, or even a car. In cities nationwide, residents know where to find local gems of sand and...
- Down Under Comes Out On Top in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2011 Readers' Survey Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:36PMContact: Clare Sadler, Marketing Coordinator, +1-310-695-3215, csadler@tourism.australia.com, or Elizabeth Rhodes, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-310-695-3215, erhodes@tourism.australia.com; Images available at: www.images.australia.com
- Want To Start Running? Follow These Tips Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:33AMDo you want to start running to get in shape this Summer? Click here for tips on how to get started.
- Creative Picnics for the Lazy Days of Summer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:04AMSummer's here, and with it comes ball games, swimming, ice cream and picnics. Â Along with such perennial favorites as hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob, creative picnics that incorporate artful dishes and local ingredients, and which are held in spectacular surroundings, are becoming more popular than ever.
- Epic adventures in high definition Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:37PMAustralia: Red in the centre, blue on the outside with a ribbon of gold in between. And enough thrills and spills to turn any experience into a blockbuster. Whether that be trekking through the rugged heart of the Outback or exploring its never-ending coastline.
- Sun, sand and sea Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:37PMGo on the open road and meet the best travel companions.
- Marin outdoor calendar for the week of July 4, 2011 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:12AMANGEL ISLAND STATE PARK — 435-3392; 435-3522; www.angelisland.com. Guided history tours, Segway tours, TramTour and nature walks featuring the quarantine and immigration stations, Camp Reynolds and Fort McDowell, and hiking and biking trails.
- Local Fireworks Times Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:43PMWhere will you celebrate July 4th? Get info about fireworks in western Pa.
- Blast Off! Inside Backyard Fireworks Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:12PMLost in the fireworks aisle? Then explore our exclusive interactive to get a taste of what backyard fireworks have to offer these days. Click away!
- Catalina Island has a wild side Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:47PMThe city of Avalon on Catalina Island. The Casino Ballroom and Theatre is a landmark on the city of Avalon on Catalina Island. It's just named the casino. No gambling is allowed.
- Croft: Why your parks look like this Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:45PMThis weekend, millions of New Yorkers will be flocking to the city's 1,700 parks and playgrounds, as well as its 14 miles of beaches, to enjoy the holiday weekend. To their chagrin, they may discover that the city's green spaces are not what they used to.
- The tide is turning on the coast of coal Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:07PMTurn east off the A1 in County Durham and you will stumble upon one of England's forgotten corners. This is a stark post-industrial landscape, yet infinitely varied and drably beautiful. Coal was once king here, but no more.
- Equateq nets £100m deal to supply fish oil for heart treatment Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:12PMTHE Western Isles' economy may be better known for its Harris tweed, wind turbines and secluded beaches.
- At the helm: Secret Beach is not a secret Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:07PMWhen is a secret no longer a secret? When it’s Secret Beach, the unofficial name for Miner Creek beach. Secret Beach is located on the Oregon Coast Trail halfway between Brookings and Gold Beach.
- Interactive: America By The Numbers Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:07PMOne nation. Fifty States. 311 million people. PARADE Magazine has compiled some interesting stats from coast to coast. Take a look at these fun facts here!
- Throwing A July 4th Party? Stock Your Bar Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:23AMDo you want to be ready for the perfect fourth of July party but are not sure what you need? Get some advice on how to properly stock your bar.
- Where Are The Fireworks? Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:24AMIf you love beaches but hate the crowds, Casual Living magazine offers up the 10 best secluded U.S. beaches. More
- Secret Beach: Not so secret anymore Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:16PMEvery locale in the world has a “spot.” A destination that is frequently bragged about, but rarely visited. A place that everyone wants to keep to themselves, but they can’t help but take their friends there to share the beauty. One of Curry County’s little gems is Secret Beach, also known to some locals as Miner Creek Beach. On a seemingly deserted stretch of Highway 101, just a hair over two ...
- Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D.: The Healing Power of Family Play Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:18PMMany years ago I happened upon a magical island in the Mediterranean. Not understanding what the families around me were saying, I could only observe their interactions -- faces, movements, joy, laughter -- without the distraction of words.
- 'Southern Maharashtra transit point for Goa drugs' Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:12AMSouthern coastal Maharashtra has emerged as a major transit point for drugs from Himachal Pradesh and other parts of north India to be smuggled into Goa, a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official said Monday.
- Sun, sand, sea in Cebu Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:40PMThe placid Lake Danao in San Francisco town of Camotes Island (Photo by CHERYL BALDICANTOS) MANILA, Philippines -- If you still haven’t had enough of the sun, sand, and sea, why don’t you pack your swimwear, take a trip to Cebu, and explore its many pristine white beaches and other wonders? While Cebu continues to be one of the top tourism brands of the country, even surpassing some of the ...
- A tropical oasis awaits in the Florida Keys Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 5:04PMEditor's note: This is the first in a two-part travel story series about the Florida Keys. Check back next week to read the final story. ISLAMORADA, Fla. - There are places in this world that you dream about - pl Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily A tropical oasis awaits ...
- Traveller's Guide: Croatia's islands Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:41PMIt doesn't take much exposure to Croatia's islands to develop a serious addiction: the colours, sounds and scents all seem that much more intense than on the mainland. The difficulty comes when you try to select a favourite from among the 1,244 (if you count every rock and islet) that are scattered, confetti-like, down Croatia's lengthy Adriatic coastline. The 50 or so that are permanently ...
- The Big Six: Celebrity stays Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:41PMThe tiny island of Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos archipelago is a favourite of A-listers including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Bruce Willis. So much so, several of them own villas here, clustered away from the main resort in a corner known as Rocky Point.