The best beaches to relax on a holiday are the ones that have the softest sand and the warmest water. Trying to find the best beach can be tricky, especially during the busy summer months. Some of the most beautiful sandy breaks can be found in Europe, with hotel search engine Hotelscan.com finding the best […]
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Beaches UK: Best coastal hot spots revealed after Blue Flag award shake-up
The best beaches in the UK have been revealed and a number of beautiful British beaches have been given the prestigious Blue Flag status. To be given a Blue Flag, the criteria that are measured is water quality, safety and environmental education, with a minimum of five education activities needing to be offered. Sixty five […]
Europe’s 10 best secret beaches REVEALED
It’s nearly peak season for beach holidays, and the Mediterranean is one of our most popular destinations. But rather than head to the crowded beaches of the French Riviera or Majorca, where you may struggle to find a spot to place your towel, why not look for something a little more intimate? There are many […]
A new law in Florida restricts local access to state beaches — but some say it infringes on their rights
Michael Spooneybarger/Reuters A new law passed in March in Florida curbs public access to private beaches. This has angered Floridians and certain members of the local government, many of whom believe that access to the beaches should be sacrosanct. Local officials are taking action to preserve public access before the Real Property Act — which […]
Moving sculptures on the beaches of The Netherlands
Sculptures that can move? These mobile “animals” are the artistic vision of Dutch artist and kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen. Since 1990 Jansen has been creating a new form of art in motion that lives on beaches. Jansen’s animals are wind powered and were seen in a BMW commercial in 2006. The skeletal structure of each […]
The most colourful beaches in the world – with pink sand and purple sunsets
Some of the most colourful beaches around the world have been revealed as the beautiful pictures are captured by lastminute.com. The holiday provider has rounded up some of the most unusual holiday destinations that boast a symphony of colours. From glittering waters to violet sunset, where are the more colourful beaches found in the world? […]
Incredible nostalgic photographs show the golden age of British beaches through the years
An exhibition, The Great British Seaside, opens today celebrating the world’s most iconic British beach photographs from world famous photographers including Martin Parr. With imaging spanning decades, the beautiful British coastline has been documented whilst it changes over time. From the abandoned and burnt Brighton Pier to the buzzing arcades, British beaches attract’s tourists year […]
The best beaches in the world revealed – THIS spot will surprise you
In a review of the world’s best beaches, Bournemouth Beach has been named 14th, and fifth in a round up of European beaches. The UK favourite outranks world famous beaches including the Seychelles, Australia, Turkey and Sicily. Hayley Coleman, a spokesperson for TripAdvisor said: “Year after year UK beaches continue to beat many others located […]
Most beautiful beaches in the UK in pictures – with this famous beach taking the top spot
Despite the dreary weather, the UK has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world which regularly feature highly in expert round-ups. TripAdvisor has announced their latest Travellers’ Choice awards for best beaches. Using reviews from travellers on the website and prices, the best in the UK have been revealed. The number one spot […]
The US sent its biggest force in years to an Asian military exercise where Marines learn how to storm beaches and drink snake blood — and the photos are awesome
REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha The US Marine Corps sent a massive amount of Marines to Thailand for the annual Cobra Gold military drill, an exercise that has been held in Thailand almost every year since 1982. The exercise was originally intended to strengthen relations between the US and its oldest ally in South East Asia, but has […]
