Ryan Burden asked:


Looking for the best Caribbean beach vacation? Hey, I love sharing the highlights of all the places I visit and learn about. Below you’ll find my top 10 picks for a great beach vacation with examples of what’s special about them. Then you can decide which one you think would be the best beach vacation in the Caribbean for your trip!

Aruba:



This place is for those that like a non-stop vacation with lots of restaurants, bars casinos. The beaches are gorgeous, the water is wonderful and it hardly ever rains. The scuba diving is awesome with great opportunities for photography. The fishing is pretty good too.

Barbados:

Your troubles will simply wash away in the soft island serenity of this great beach vacation destination. Brighton Beach is a great place to stay for your Caribbean beach vacation and the most popular here. If you want a little more privacy you can get secluded villas around the island. Taking that horseback ride on the beach will feel as if you’re in a movie and I would highly recommend trying it. Probably my second favorite beach vacation overall.

Turks and Caicos Islands:

Like long beach walks? At 12 miles long, Grace Bay is simply a phenomenal stretch of soft white sand with smaller luxury resorts, spas and great restaurants perfect for a beach honeymoon vacation. And the water color is the most vibrant translucent turquoise… I love it! Seems that many movie stars and rock stars like it too with several owning homes and vacationing here on some of the 8 secluded islands all with fantastic beaches. Turks & Caicos has long been a diver’s paradise with great deep-sea and bone fishing too! Taking the kids? Well, Beaches Resort consistently gets high marks as one of the world’s best family beach vacation spots.

Bahamas:



Technically not in the Caribbean, but with so many beautiful beaches I had to add it to the best beach vacation list… it’s close enough. Paradise Island is great fun especially swimming with the dolphins, which is an experience of a lifetime. The diving here is fantastic because of the calm waters and enjoying the nightlife is all kinds of fun. For a secluded romantic get-a-way try the pink sand beach on Harbor Island.

British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands:

Both make great beach vacations, especially for island hopping. Having a chance to easily enjoy not 1, 2, but potentially 3 islands or more each with it’s own charm make for one of the best beach vacation spots. Trunk Bay on St. John is particularly gorgeous and popular with calm waters and an underwater snorkeling “trail.”

Cayman Islands:

A very entertaining destination with odd things like feeding iguanas grapes while dining at a restaurant. Definitely worth it for the pictures! Three islands in all, its another great place to island hop and enjoy waterfall climbing, extensive shark diving, and swimming with the stingrays and shopping, shopping, shopping.

Dominican Republic:

Here is a place you can go for a cheap beach vacation and still enjoy all the splendid beauty of a Caribbean island. Have a great time scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, deep sea fishing and hiking. Fabulous beaches too!

Anguilla:

A fun Caribbean beach vacation to tell your friends about. It’s the only area known in the Caribbean to have beautiful white sandy beaches deserted during peak season, which makes this a great place for couples to enjoy. Especially with activities that include windsurfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Oh, and if you love seafood, all I can say is, “The best chefs in the Caribbean!”

St. Lucia:

A honeymooners delight. Think jazz music, small island, secluded and intimate and that is St. Lucia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical foilage, scenic mountains, spectacular sunsets and typically many great all-inclusive packages are offered. It all makes for a very seductive beach honeymoon vacation.

Hey, I could add a couple more since the Caribbean is full of beautiful and interesting places. Some may offer a little better snorkeling or fishing, larger or smaller hotels, more seclusion or more nightlife, but all are wonderful in their own way. You really can’t go wrong with these when planning and dreaming of your next Caribbean beach vacation!



Daniel

Frank Demming asked:


You’ve decided it’s is time for a family vacation, but you’re having a hard time narrowing down your options. You want to go to a beach resort, your spouse would like to go to the mountains, and the children are dying to go anywhere that isn’t here. But how do you choose where to go? If you’re trying to push the idea that a beach resort would be a great vacation destination, you should learn more about what it’s like to travel to a beach resort.

The Basics of a Beach Resort

The first thing to know is that, obviously, a beach resort offers great beach access. It’s not possible to have a beach resort that is away from a beach. However, you also have to realize that while some of the more popular beach resorts are on the ocean, other beach resorts rest on the side of a lake. As long as there is a sandy dune and water present, you can have a beach resort, so you need to decide how warm you’d like to be. If you’re looking for a warm, tropical style vacation, head to a Caribbean beach resort. For a cooler climate, look to a beach resort in northern areas of the country. It’s important to note, though, that this type of beach resort is typically only open during the warmer summer months.

The beach is the most obvious attraction in a beach resort. Most long to get out into the sun and rest on the quiet, warm sand. A beach resort is certainly the best way to achieve that, but a beach resort isn’t just a spot on the sand -  it’s so much more.

Inclusive Beach Resorts

Many of the most popular beach resorts available have a number of things that you can do inside of the beach resort. If you’re looking to get pampered, you can book a luxury treatment at the spa inside of the beach resort. If you want to eat delicious cuisine, put on your best outfit and head down to the fine dining restaurant located directly in the beach resort. You can book scuba diving trips with the help of guides at the beach resort. Often you can rent boats from the beach resort. Most of the more popular beach resorts you will find also have babysitting services available, making it easy to enjoy yourself as an adult without having to worry about your children.

There are also many things for children to do at a beach resort. If you want to avoid the sand and the crowds, head to the swimming pool in the beach resort. Some beach resorts have waterfalls and slides that will delight and amaze most children. Many beach resorts also have amusements that are designed specifically for children who travel to beach resorts with their parents, and simply calling ahead can help you to learn what type of pastimes your beach resort has for your entire family.

A beach resort can be a great place to take a vacation, no matter what type of vacation you’re looking for.



Harold

MegaMe623 asked:


I have beach grass in my yard that I am researching, but I can’t find any sources. It dies over the winter, but now little green blades are shooting up through it like there’s nothing dead there. Can anyone give me any sites or straight info on beach grass?

Catherine

mahi asked:


India having some of incredibly beautiful beaches is one of the most globally popular tourism destinations. India has some of pristine beaches in the world. Tourists from all over the world visit these beaches every year quite in good number. Beaches offer excellent ambiance with activities, solitude, fun, frolic, and of course enchanting parties. Stunningly picturesque beaches in India are also famous among couple who are planning to celebrate their honeymoon in India. Here is information about top 7 beaches of India which tourists can find in west coast. When you will explore these pristine beaches of India you will forget beaches of other countries.

1. Varkala

Situated near Trivandrum (the capital city) in Kerala, Varkala beach is considered among some of pristine beaches in the world. It is gorgeously picturesque this beach provides serene ambiance for perfect sun & sand vacation in India. It is relatively serene substitute to the commercialized beaches of Kovalam. The setting of Varkala is striking & arresting enough to render you speechless.

2. Kovalam

Kovalam is one of the pristine beaches in the world. Situated on the Malabar Coast along it is a small town, formerly a small fishing village. Today Kovalam grab more and more beach lovers from each corner of the world. Today, it has been commercialized but has treasured its striking features and beauty. It is one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Truly a worth exploring destination it is!

3. Marari

Mind-boggling Marari Beach is truly one of the most spectacular beaches of Kerala, India. It is little known but much praised. It is situated near Alleppey – one of the most popular backwater destinations of Kerala. It is perfect destination for those tourists who prefer to enjoy backwater tours on their India beach tour .The beach is very neat and clean and ideal for mesmerizing beach vacation. The earth conscious Marari Beach Resort is a big draw-card.

4. Baga

Situated in the north Goa, Baga is a globally famous beach destination of India. It draws large crowd of sun & sand lovers from each corner of the world. It has sights that appeal tourists. It has actions that thrill tourists. Water sports, para-sailing, dolphin sightseeing trips, bars, clubs, night life, beach shacks, and restaurants, etc all to make this beach very famous among vacationers from all over the world.

5. Palolem

Situated in south Goa, picturesque Palolem Beach is undoubtedly among one of the best beaches of India, appealing vacationers from each corner of the world. The beach is enclosed by a thick forest of coconut palms creating delightful and romantic ambiance. This picturesque, shady and semi-circle shaped beach can be perfect destinations for couples who have planned for honeymoon in India .

6. Gokarna

Situated in the North Karnataka, Gokarna is a small and holy town. It is famous for its pristine beaches. It appeals tourists of both kinds – pilgrims as well as vacationers. It is considered one of most beautiful beach destination in India.

7. Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is one of the most popular destinations among tourists coming for beach tours India .It is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The town of Mahabalipuram is also famous beautiful rock sculptures, temples, etc. One of the most popular attractions of this beach town is the windswept Shore Temple.



Jamie

Shari Hearn asked:


You cannot visit Southern California without stopping at one of its many wonderful beaches and dipping your toes in the Pacific Ocean. However, if you have a limited time on your visit and can only visit one beach, you may have a difficult time choosing. Which Southern California beach should top your list? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for:

Surfing:

Huntington Beach: With over 50 surfing competitions held each year in Huntington Beach, plus a Surfing Walk of Fame, Surfers’ Hall of Fame and International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach, or “Surf City” as some call it, is the place you’ll want to visit to surf and watch surfers in action. Forget your surfboard or boogie board? No problem, you can also rent one in Huntington Beach. You’ll want to visit the pier at Huntington City Beach where you can watch the surfers as well as take in the views, which include Catalina Island, 22 miles away (check out the pay scopes for closer views).

Another reason to go to Huntington Beach is that all three of their beaches (Huntington City Beach, Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach) have concrete fire rings which allow you to have nightly bonfires and cookouts.

Swami’s Beach: Located in Encinitas below Seacliff Roadside Park, Swami’s Beach is also a great place to watch the surfers, as it is considered one of the best surfing spots along the San Diego County coastline.

Sunbathing and Relaxing:

Zuma/Point Dume: Of course, you can sit in the sand and relax at all the beaches in Southern California, but Point Dume and Zuma beaches, approximately 19 miles west of Malibu on Pacific Coast Highway, are the beaches to go to escape the crowded Los Angeles beaches. When driving west on PCH you’ll come to Point Dume first, then Zuma. Point Dume is a little quieter than Zuma, so if you want to lie in the sand and sleep, or read a good book, Point Dume is it. Of course, just because Point Dume and Zuma beaches are great for relaxing, that’s not all there is to do. Some consider Zuma beach one of the finest surfing beaches as well.

People Watching:

Venice City Beach: Want a quirky beach experience? Then you’ll have to visit Venice Beach, at the end of Washington Street in Venice. There you’ll find skaters, performers and those you’re not quite sure if they’re performing or not. On any given weekend you can be treated to musicians, acrobats, mimes, magicians and other assorted entertainers. You’ll also find restaurants and all sorts of shops along Ocean Front Walk, as well as Muscle Beach, where you can find bodybuilders pumping iron. If you like crowds, you’ll love Venice Beach on the weekend.

Fun Out of the Water:

Santa Monica State Beach: If you get tired of sunbathing or playing in the ocean, Santa Monica State Beach is great because you have Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier with rides, games and restaurants. You have to really try hard to be bored at Santa Monica State Beach. Rides include a carousel, roller coaster, bumper cars, motion simulator and a nine-story Ferris wheel with spectacular views. You can also roller blade and ride bikes on the bike bath along the beach.

These are just a sampling of the great beach experiences you can have in Southern California. Just remember to bring and apply your sunscreen, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and enjoy your visit.



Rodney

Steve Mirizio asked:


I am going to myrtle beach in April. Its my first time saltwater fishing. I need to know what rig and bait to use to catch small sharks. Suggestion on rod/reel combos would be great thanks.

Barbara

Ruby asked:


I’m looking for a place that is not horrifyingly expensive, that’s not designed for couples, and that has some touristy stuff around or at the very least some bars and restaurants. I am new to this side of the country and have no clue where to go. I would prefer to find a reasonably priced room that has an ocean view and is within walking distance to a sandy beach.

Thanks!
Oh and this would be for early June.
Josh, I will so come visit you. I have been wantin to road trip it down to LA this summer anyway. :oD When do you arrive?

Wanda

Robert Muhoho asked:


Kenya animal tour

The Kenya animal tour largely includes the search for the big five animals. These Kenya tours are packaged such that they highlight the animal parks in Kenya that feature the below African animals including the:

African lion safari tour in Kenya

Elephant animal Kenya tour

Rhino animal Kenya tour

Buffalo animal tour

Leopard animal Kenya tour

The above are the main big five most sought wildlife in Kenya and possibly the rest of Africa. The big five Kenya Africa animals are mostly found within Kenya national parks. This means that the Kenyan tour will unavoidably feature several national parks and game reserves in Kenya. Each of these Kenya tour national parks has different characteristics ad strengths as compared to others. While some will be strong in the diversity and density of Kenya wildlife, others will have more scenic attractions like mountains and lakes.

While other Kenya tour parks will have more of the plains game, others will feature massive populations of migratory and resident birds. There are Kenya Africa tour parks with small rivers while others will have huge rivers with many crocodiles, hippos and a snaking riverine system among grey and drab surrounding arid ecosystems. It is therefore highly advisable to sample at least three of the most popular animal parks in Kenya.

Other Kenya tour animals that attract an equally enthusiastic following are the plains game including the tallest giraffe, the warthog, elands, bushbucks, reedbucks, topi, gazelles, hartebeest, wildebeest, and impalas among others.

Kenya national parks tour is a mixture of divergent attractions ranging from some mountain Kenya parks to savannah parks. From arid thorny and scorchy Kenya national parks in the north to the lush green and dense vegetation parks at the coast. A proper Kenya animal tour should be at least 4-8 days long so as to be able to have ample time to sample more than two national parks. It actually makes more economic sense to spend that amount of time given the high cost of air tickets to Kenya in Africa. Some of the most popular Kenya animal parks tours include:

Masai Mara game reserve lion and wildebeest tour

Amboseli national park tour elephant animal tour

Tsavo west & east national parks tour

Lake Nakuru national park Kenya tour

Mt Kenya national park mountain climbing Kenya tour

Aberdares national park tree hotel Kenya tour

Nairobi national park tour Kenya rhino tour

Shaba National Park North Kenya tour

Meru national park jungle and wilderness tour

Malindi Marine national park Kenya goggling tour

Kisite Mpunguti Marine national park Kenya dolphin swimming tour

Mombasa marine national park safari Kenya snorkeling tour

Watamu marine national park and reserve

Kakamega national reserve bird watching tour

Buffalo springs national reserve north Kenya tour

Arabuko sokoke National forest reserve Kenya coastal tour

These are only a fraction of the many Kenya national park animal tours available. In total Kenya has over 55 terrestrial and marine parks and reserves that a visitor can choose from.

Kenya beach tour-Mombasa Kenya best beach tour spot

Not only is Kenya endowed with extravagant wildlife park tour spots but it also has a coastline to die for. The Kenyan coast is separated into the southern mainland, a central Mombasa island that is also the commercial centre and Kenya coastal city and the longer northern mainland that stretches to Lamu and Somalia further north.

Kenya Africa Kenya coast is characterised by white sandy beaches, turquoise coloured warm waters, long pararrel coral reef protecting the shore from breaking waves and the nasties of the deep. Mombasa is synonymously used to mean the Kenya coast and beaches. Mombasa Kenya beaches have been developed to offer many 5 star luxury beach hotels offering a plethora of water based Kenya tour activities; among the famous Kenya water sports tours include:

Scuba diving Mombasa beach tour

Kite surfing Mombasa beach tour

Swimming with dolphins Kenya beach tour

Para sailing Mombasa Kenya beach tour

Banana boat beach riding

Mombasa dhow romantic tours

Wind surfing Mombasa beach tour

Jet skiing tours

Snorkeling Mombasa beach tour

Goggling Mombasa beach tours

Beach parachuting tour

Glass bottomed boat beach tours

Mombasa Kenya cruise tour

Angling Mombasa Kenya tour

The top hotels at the Kenyan coast offer high standards of service comparable to anywhere else in the world. The type of hotels at the Mombasa beach in Kenya range to suit the different needs of the Kenya holidays traveler. The types of Kenya beach hotels include:

Mombasa beach hotel complexes

Mombasa Kenya beach cottages

Mombasa Kenya beach resorts

Mombasa Kenya beach clubs

Mombasa Kenya beach condos

Mombasa Kenya beach vacation rentals

Mombasa Kenya home owner vacation rentals

Mombasa Kenya beach villas

Mombasa Kenya beach inns

Mombasa Kenya beach camping sites

Mombasa Kenya beach homes

Mombasa Kenya beach private houses

Some of the most popular Kenya coast hotels offer a variety of services including water sports, air conditioned rooms, conference facilities, free form swimming pools, pool bars, tennis, several beach bars, valet services, room service, VIP club beach houses, TVs, minifridges, hot showers, shuttle services, variety of restaurants offering different Kenya coast culinary tour experience among other gazillion offers.

Other Kenya Africa tours are discussed elsewhere in this ezine by the same author. These can be helpful for a would –be traveler to Kenya. Enjoy your Kenya tour!!



Ashley

ocean.eyes27 asked:


i love the way my hair looks like after i get back to the beach. its wavy, and messy. but messy in a good way. does anyone know how i can make my hair look like this?

Tina

Dan Wallace asked:


Phuket is blessed with several mind-blowing beaches; each has its own peculiarities. Surrounded by beaches, Phuket is the best place for enjoying your vacation. You can see different types of beaches in Phuket from the smallest to the biggest and the most admired to least admired.

The Beaches of Phuket are well-liked by the people around the world and most of the people like to enjoy their vacation in these exotic beaches. The Beaches of Phuket suites every taste and you can enjoy swimming, diving, fishing, surfing, and sailing in the beeches. These make the Beaches of Phuket an amazing place for tourists and native people alike.

You have to follow the Thai rules and regulations while in Thailand. Sunbathe is prohibited there in Thailand because it is considered offensive according to Thai culture.

You have to take certain precautionary measure while in the Beaches of Phuket. You have to avoid the contact with the animals like dogs and cats while in the beaches because they may have rabies.

As Thailand is a tropical country, most of the animals there will be more dangerous than anywhere else. If you come to face any attack from dogs or cats in the beaches, you should visit a hospital directly to consult a specialist for advice on treatment and vaccinations.

The Beaches of Phuket are sandy and have clear water which attracts everyone’s eyes. Unlike other beaches around the world, the Beaches of Phuket consists of crumbly sand, blue-green water and the beaches are filled with Casuarina trees and palm trees. Strutting mynah birds are also seen in the beaches.

These peculiar things make the beaches in Phuket different from other beaches around the world. It is sure that the beaches of Thailand will surely satisfy all kind of tourists. You can rent a jeep or a motorcycle to travel around the beaches in Phuket.

Beautiful beaches, balmy air and warm sea are the main attractions of Phuket. Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Nai Thon, Bang Thao, Pansea, Surin, Kamala, Nakhale, Laem Sing, Kalim, Patong, Emerald Bay, Karon Noi, Karon, Kata Yai, Kata Noi, Nui, Nai Harn, Ya Noi and Rawai are some of the major beaches in Thailand.

With over 8 kilometers of snowy white sand, Mai Khao is the longest beach in Phuket. Its pristine state and crystalline sand makes the beach more attractive to the travelers. A visitor’s center and Sirinat National Park is situated in the adjoining mangrove area. It is the only beach among the Beaches of Phuket where Cicadas are seen.

Nai Yang Beach is filled with tall casuarina trees and in the northern part there is a national park. Ridley Sea Turtles are commonly seen in this beach. Swimming and sunbathing are permitted here, but you have to find your own changing room. Nai Thon Beach is in the north-west part of Phuket.

This small beach has a private beach at the southern end. Most of the tourists visit this beach for sunbathing and several accommodation facilities are also available. Situated in the north-western part of Phuket, Bang Thao Beach is maintained by the Laguna Phuket integrated resort development. Facilities for water sports are also available here.

Patong is a modern, fast-paced, long crescent beach situated 15 km west of Phuket town. Facilities for water sports, shopping, dinning and nightlife are available at cheap price. Karon, lies in the western part of Phuket, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. The only one negative aspect of this beach is it may be dangerous during the monsoon season. This sandy beach is very clean and mind-blowing one for each and every visitor.

Emerald Bay lies in the western part of Patong and is a quite wonderful place to relax. There are several luxurious hotels nearby and corals are abundant in this beach. It will be an ideal getaway for the visitors who are seeking calmness. Located beyond Leamka Cape, Rawai is in the south-eastern part Phuket.

This beach is filled with coconut trees which permit the visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature and the sea. Sea gypsy village is located nearby and Ko Bon and Ko Hae coral islands are easily reachable from here. Rawai is the first resort for recreations in Phuket. Other beaches are also filled with various attractions. It is sure that the Beaches of Phuket will be an ideal getaway for your next vacation.



Eileen