1. Beaches

Category Archives: Beaches

Treasure Island Resort on Boca Ciega Bay, Waterfront, Florida-Gulf of Mexico Beaches – Video

Posted on by


Treasure Island Resort on Boca Ciega Bay, Waterfront, Florida-Gulf of Mexico Beaches
Malyn Resort. 282 107th Ave, Treasure Island, Florida 33706 1-800-367-1974 or 727-367-1974 http://www.malynresort.com/ info@malynresort.com The Malyn Resort ...

By: zenithcityvideos

See the article here:

Treasure Island Resort on Boca Ciega Bay, Waterfront, Florida-Gulf of Mexico Beaches - Video

From peacefulness to wild parties on three Thai islands

Posted on by

A trip sampling the diversity of Southeast Asian destinations can take you from the sleek modernity of Singapore to the ancient temples of Cambodias Angkor Wat. And then there are the beaches of Thailand: relaxing and beautiful with gorgeous stretches of sand, water sports, nearby outdoor activities and cheap food and drink.

Off the Andaman Sea are famed Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, which rose to international prominence after being featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, but the beaches along the Gulf of Thailand have an equally renowned trio of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

Each of these has its own charms and attractions, and regular boat service makes it easy to travel among them. All three have vibrant party scenes, as well, drawing young people from around the world.

As for the recent political unrest in Thailand, tourist numbers at the beaches were down midwinter as some visitors canceled trips, but the islands have been unaffected and some hotels have been willing to negotiate room rates.

Heres a look at some of the Thai island destinations:

Koh Samui

This is the main transport center for the islands, with a fancy airport it even includes its own Park Avenue with designer shops and built-up infrastructure.

The island boasts gorgeous beaches all over its coasts. Chaweng Beach appeals to the young; its dotted with hotels for all budgets, open-air massage parlors where you can get an hourlong treatment for less than $10, and vendors peddling everything from corn on the cob and pineapple to beachwear and decorative wooden keepsakes.

Thats by day. By night, the main drag, a block away from the beach, buzzes with thumping music and busy restaurants. The laid-back daytime schedule means the venues dont become crowded until about 10 p.m. or 11 p.m.; penny-pinchers should head to Walking Street for cheap pint bottles of Chang beer, barbecued crocodile or fruit shakes, affordable swimwear and sarongs, and people-watching.

Koh Phangan

Original post:

From peacefulness to wild parties on three Thai islands

Best and worst of Isle of Wight beaches

Posted on by

Colwell Bay has been labelled one of the cleanest in the country by a national newspaper.

ISLE of Wight beaches have been named among the best and worst in the country. Bembridge was on a blacklist of UK beaches while Colwell Bay was named as one of the cleanest.

Bembridge parish councillors reacted angrily this week after Forelands beach featured in a 'blacklist of UK beaches, where signs marking the beach as unfit for bathing could be introduced next year due to tough new EU regulations.

A report in The Sunday Times named the resort as one of 45 where the current sea water quality would not meet the stringent EU rules that come into effect in 2015.

The Environment Agency (EA) drew up the list, which also includes popular coastal towns such as Blackpool and Scarborough.

The report provoked an angry response from the parish council on Tuesday, when members agreed to write to the newspaper and BBC South Today about their 'negative coverage.

They spoke of their upset at the beach already being labelled 'poor ahead of the EU changes and complained the EA had so far been unable to tell them what was polluting the water or why nearby beaches at St Helens and Sandown scored highly.

The new rules will see the introduction of higher standards that are around twice as stringent as those currently in force.

A working party set up last year between the parish council and other organisations, including the EA and Southern Water, is trying to improve the rating to adequate.

There was praise, however, for another Island beach this week when the 'i newspaper named Colwell Bay among the cleanest in the country.

Excerpt from:

Best and worst of Isle of Wight beaches

Natural hot springs at Therma Beach on Kos Island – Beaches and attractions in Kos – Video

Posted on by


Natural hot springs at Therma Beach on Kos Island - Beaches and attractions in Kos
We are at the natural hot springs found at Therma Beach on the Greek island of Kos in Greece. Its July at the height of summer and many tourists and locals h...

By: Traveller

View original post here:

Natural hot springs at Therma Beach on Kos Island - Beaches and attractions in Kos - Video

Avett Brothers "If It’s the Beaches" Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, GA. 03.20.14 – Video

Posted on by


Avett Brothers "If It #39;s the Beaches" Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, GA. 03.20.14
Another gem! 4th Song in a 5 Song Encore Set List: Amazing Grace Will you Return Go to Sleep Distraction 74 Pretty Girl From Annapolis Another is Waiting Sal...

By: DCRANGERFAN

Read the original:

Avett Brothers "If It's the Beaches" Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, GA. 03.20.14 - Video

Oil washes up on beaches

Posted on by

Debris and oil weighing 35kg washed up on Bay beaches after last weekend's tropical storm.

The pollution happened after Rena's stern changed position on the Astrolabe Reef.

The revelation comes a day after the Bay of Plenty Times revealed that Mount Maunganui Main Beach was voted one of the top four beaches in the South Pacific, and as activists gathered at Mount Drury to launch a petition calling for the wreck's removal.

Bay of Plenty regional Council senior communications advisor Linda Thompson revealed yesterday that Bay of Plenty Regional Council received complaints from beach walkers about oil on the beaches. She said before tropical storm Lusi the last time someone had reported oil on Bay beaches was October or November last year.

Regional council environmental management general manager Eddie Grogan said 20kg of oil and debris was picked up on Mount Main Beach and another 15kg on Papamoa Beach by Envirowaste.

Local resident Nevan Lancaster said he had been collecting pieces of container insulation from the Rena along the beaches for quite some time.

"You find it washed up on the beach every day, it's basically dense polystyrene that lines the containers on the Rena.

"On Sunday, there was also quite a few plastic beads around Tay St and Omanu surf club, too."

Mr Lancaster, who also spearheads the Rena Business Oil washes up on beaches as storm shifts Rena

Compensation Group, said it showed the ongoing damage the Rena was causing to the environment.

Here is the original post:

Oil washes up on beaches

TripAdvisor announces 2014 Travelers Choice Awards for Beaches

Posted on by

TripAdvisor, the worlds largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travelers Choice Awards for Beaches. This year the awards have recognizedmore than 322beachesglobally and 25 beaches from India, including top lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.S. and India.

List of Travellers Choice Beaches

String of Pearls The India List

The India list also throws up an interesting mix of beaches from various states dotting the coastline. We hope the TripAdvisor awards will act as a guide for all beach lovers to travel to these pristine stretches of sand, many of which are yet unexplored.

The Asia Story India ranks 2ndafter Thailand as the country with most number of winning beaches in Asia with 6 beaches having made it to the list. Thailand leads the way with 8 winning beaches.

Read the original post:

TripAdvisor announces 2014 Travelers Choice Awards for Beaches


  1. Beaches