If you are fortunate enough to have an amazing vacation home that is near or on the beach and you want to earn extra money out of it, then offering it up for beach house rentals can give you the extra cash that you are looking for. Many families and vacationers are starting to turn to rental vacation homes as their preferred means of accommodation instead of booking a room at a resort or hotel. So if you have one that has great potential and a great location, why not have it rented out and earn extra cash to spend for the maintenance of the vacation home?
Once you have decided to offer it up for beach house rentals, one of the first things that you should do is create a website for or join some affiliate websites that could include your property in their list as a possible destination for a beach house rental. Make sure that you have pictures of the property and put in a nice description to further entice viewers to rent it. It is also a good idea to register your property in Google maps so the viewers can take a virtual tour of the location and the vicinity of your vacation home.
Joining forums and social networking sites are also a good way to advertise your beach house rentals. Signing up for social media sites is free, so why not take advantage of it and create links back to your network of friends pointing them to your website and at the same time showcasing your property for rent. You can also consult a few advertising agencies if you have the extra budget so that you can make sure that the advertising campaign you will launch will be successful. A beach house could be a very lucrative source of income so make sure you are taking advantage of yours!
Cheap South Beach Hotels provide fantastic deals to cater to your vacation needs, offering accommodations near popular locations at discounted rates. SouthBeach is regarded as the most visited part of Miami Beach. It stretches from SouthBeach consists of an eclectic mix of boutique-style hotels, colorful shopping areas, gourmet restaurants, and historic buildings.
SouthBeach has accommodation options ranging from luxury to budget hotels. Hotel Nash, New Clinton Hotel and Spa, Boulevard Hotel, Indian Creek Hotel, and the ClayHotel are among the hotels providing accommodation at cheap rates. Usually, cheap SouthBeach hotels feature single rooms, double rooms, or family rooms, at affordable rates ranging from $70 to $250. Sometimes rates include car rental and tour packages. Air conditioning, ceiling fans, refrigerators, satellite television, and telephones with voice mail are the amenities in the hotel rooms. Guests can also enjoy facilities including business centers, dining areas, fitness centers, lounges, saunas, and ample parking spaces.
Some of the cheap SouthBeach hotels such as the ClayHotel are affiliated with the Hostelling International (HI) - one of the largest networks of budget hostel accommodations in the nation. Some cheap SouthBeach hotels provide four to six bed dorm rooms with all amenities including air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Most of the cheap SouthBeach hotels are within walking distance to the area's major attractions such as the Bass Museum of Art, Everglades Alligator Farm, FlamingoPark, HolocaustMuseum, OpiumGarden, Pro Player Stadium, and VizcayaMuseum and Gardens.
There is no better escape from the hassle and stress of life in the city than taking a vacation on one of the stunning beaches in the world. The luxury of feeling the warmth of the sun shining on your body, giving you that tanned and sun kissed look. More than perfecting a tan is the feeling of serenity, calming fresh air and the soothing and relaxing water hitting your feet. These simple pleasures are enough reasons to plan a vacation to one of the most popular beaches in the world. Aside from this, you can also feel the fresh breeze coming off the ocean, a great way to combat the heat. Walking on the sand is one of the many things I enjoy while "beaching". We are fortunate to have access to some of the most breathtaking beaches known to mankind. You can find some really beautiful beaches in our world to fascinate you. In this article, I will share with you some of the famous beaches you can visit in Spain and Portugal.
Spain oh Spain! How I love your journey of beaches! Spain is surrounded by water on three sides and therefore the country has many beautiful beaches, which are known to be the best in the world. Since there are so many beaches to choose from, visitors are often confused on where to go. Below describes some of the most popular picks of Spain's beaches.
Playa Concha in San Sebastian - La Concha beach is considered as one of the best beaches of the European beach cities. It is located in the city of San Sebastian, which is a popular tourist destination in Spain. The city is credited with originating tapas or appetizers, which you will find served in abundance here of the hot and cold variety. The La Concha beach is known for providing visitors with a lot of water sports such as kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing.
Playa de Estorde - This beach is located about 80 km southwest of La Coruna, in Galicia. Playa de Estorde is a very long beach, which stretches of about 500 km, and is pure white sand and amazing aquamarine water. A truly amazing way to spend a romantic vacation, honeymoon or adventure!
Costa del Sol - Consider the most popular series of beaches in Spain, Costa del Sol is particularly well-known for being the venues of the party-going crowd. Located on the southern coast of Spain, these beaches tend to be very crowded. Brits and Germans regularly spend holidays in Costa del Sol and many own vacation homes here. But if you want, you can go off track to find some calm beaches.
Second would be the country of Portugal which claims as its main attraction their famous and beautiful beaches. Portugal beaches are certified by FEE as blue flag beaches making it ideal for families. Safe for all and environmentally aware, Portugal's 800 kilometers of coastline is a great way to spend your vacation any time of the year!
Algarve - One of the most famous beaches in this area is the 6 km long Praia de Falesia or "beach town". Especially popular with German and British tourists are the resorts of Albufeira and Vilamoura. Praia de Falesia is a paradise for lovers of sun and is located in a quiet setting along the southern coast of Portugal. Other popular beaches in the Algarve region are: Praia da Gale, Albufeira and Meia Praia in Lagos. Meia Praia would be the choice for families and those seeking calmer waters, as it is protected by a large bay near Alvor Praia Praia da Rocha / Portimao.
Alentejo - Stretching from the Algarve to the Sado Estuary this rugged coastline is also graced with many small beaches. Most of them are secluded in coves along the coast which require transportation by car from the airport or inland area. Vila Nova de Milfontes is an exception since it can be accessed by bus from Lisbon. Other beaches that should not be missed are Gale Melides, Santo André, Porto Covo, and Almograve Zambujeira do Mar. Alentejo is becoming a retreat for Northern Europeans looking to escape their overcrowded countries.
Lisbon or SintraCoast - The popular resort of Lisbon is mainly occupied by Costa da Caparica a large sandy beach which is very busy and very popular especially during the summer in Portugal. It is popular for sunbathing, enjoying the cafes and bars and surfing as well. The Sintra-CascaisNaturalPark is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. Other beaches to visit along the coastal region are the beaches of Sesimbra and Portinho da Arrábida beach. These beautiful beaches are relatively quiet and extremely popular among divers.
The Elliot's Beach which is is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu which is on the eastern coast of India. The popular Marina Beach in Chennai extends southwards and gives rise to the Elliot's Beach. This beach is located near Besant Nagar, the main feature of the Elliot's beach is the calmness and an ideal place to go for sea bathing. Unlike in Marina beach where bathing and swimming is prohibited. This beach is popular among travelers. Elliot's is pleasant, safe for swimming and ideal for leisure.
The clean atmosphere, combined with various attractions at the beach, ensures that the place is always equipped by tourists as well as by local peoples residing in the nearby places. The beach is also called as "Bessie", Elliot's beach is filled with fast food stalls, small stores, and a few shops, and serves as hangout for most of the peoples. About one kilometer to the north of the Elliot's beach is a nice, clean and quiet place of the beach, the "Theosophical Society headquarters" where the river Adyar meets the sea. This place is a favorite haunt for bird-watchers, different species of birds like egrets, pond-herons and pigeons, kingfisher are seen here.
The southern part of the beach is found with some beautiful temples like the AshtalakshmiTemple, the cities new shore temple dedicated to the eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, a GaneshaTemple and the VelankanniChurch. The Schmidt Memorial,a stone memorial to Danish sailor, Karl Schmidt, who lost his life rescuing a drowning swimmer is one of the popular landmark on the beach.
There are also some of the famous restaurants near Elliot's Beach namely Ponnuswamy Restaurant, Karaikudi restaurant, Lee's Chinese Restaurant and the new Shangri La or called as Malaysian restaurant.
How do you choose the right beach for you? Are you searching for activity and services or a quiet and solitude commune with nature?
The Greek islands have beaches galore to suit every preference. They frequently score among the top ten lists for favorite beaches world wide. What makes it interesting is that each beach has its own style and character and even that varies daily with the direction of the cooling breezes or high winds as they are less charitably known. Many beaches along the varied Greece coast are small and remote; just right for the two of you, wink.
But for now I want to write about the popular, full service beaches. This type of beach always has umbrellas for shade with lounges as well as food and drink on offer. Most also provide a mix of activities such as wind surfing, kayaking, banana boats and the like. The last few years we have also seen a new service: Asians giving low cost massages. Personally, I have never had one but they do look like a pleasant way to break up the tedium of sun bathing.
But evidently the bureaucrats don't agree, on Crete at least. In the first two months of the 2011 season on the beaches there they have arrested 25 foreign nationals for being unlicensed masseurs. From my own experience in Greece I know it is next to impossible and very expensive for a foreigner to get a business license. So effectively they are eliminating this service. The local Greeks have jobs that pay much better.
Perhaps this police crack down is a result of some beach goers complaining about having their tranquility interrupted. I know some beach vendors can be a nuisance. My response is to go to one of the more remote beaches if you want total peace.
My all time favorite example of a valuable service offered on the beach was on the party island of Ios; an old man was peddling small watermelons and other fruit from baskets on his donkey's back.
This subject reminds me of the crack down on street performances on our island of Paros years ago. It used to be such fun to stroll along the harbor front watching the jugglers, dancers and musicians. Then suddenly they were gone as the police started requiring a license from every performer. No longer was there much joy or excitement along restaurant row. Thankfully, however, either the license edict was relaxed or the police found something else to emphasize because the performers are back, although in smaller numbers it seems.
So we will have to wait and see if the licensing foolishness infects Greece beaches this year or if it is like most regulation in Greece, seldom enforced.
The beach isn't just for kids and teenagers. All the family can enjoy the shore provided, of course, there aren't "elbow-to-elbow" tourists. You can also do more than just get a tan (or a sunburn). Get up and get active with some of these suggestions. The old favorites are always fun which is why they're still popular. You can toss a foam rubber ball Frisbee, play with a beach ball (nice because they deflate for easy carrying and storage), go inner tube surfing (cheap and increasingly harder to get but you can also deflate them). Don't forget your sand sculpture or sand castle building tools. Here are some other suggestions to consider for enlivening your beach resort vacation.
Collect driftwood
Especially if you're of a creative bent, this can be not only a unique, but profitable pastime as well. What figures or forms do the driftwood shapes conjure up in your mind? What might they look like when painted or polished? How might you mount or display them?
Collect shells
Long a popular beach pastime with children and adults alike, it can still serve as an interesting activity for the kids (or you). Even more so if you're on a new, foreign or strange beach which may well offer up some unique surprises. Make a collage, a display or shadow bow of your best finds when you get back home.
Catch crabs and crustaceans
We used to walk along in the surf of the Chesapeake Bay with a framed meter-square piece of window screen to trap all kinds of small crabs, crustaceans, sand worms and even small fish. It made for an interesting series of "catches" and provided endless hours of simple fun for me and my siblings. With eleven younger brothers and sisters, it also kept us out of "trouble" or at least reasonably so. Sometimes a fisherman would buy our "catch" for use as live bait, much to the profit of the local ice cream vendors.
Surf fishing
There are all manner of collapsible of multiple piece rod and reel kits you can easily pack in a suitcase or store in a car trunk. Whip it out, local regulations and conditions permitting, and try your hand at whatever the regional waters offer. Some surprisingly large catches can be made in less than two feet of water. Just put on a snorkel and dive mask, wade out to waist-deep water, stand still for a few minutes with your face in the water. You'll often be thrilled at the number and size of the fish and other sea creatures you'll see all around you below the surface. In many tropical waters, it's like standing in an aquarium.
Catch live bait
As was mentioned earlier, like bait can often be sold to local fishermen (or use it yourself). Use a cast net, walk along in knee-deep surf with an old window screen and bucket. Minnows, crustaceans, sandworms, small eels and crabs are all susceptible to this method. Be sure to check local regulations first. Keep them alive and fresh in a bucket partially filled with water.
Relax or get a "surf massage”
Soak and soothe those aching bones with a relaxing massage. In numerous resort areas there are locals who offer this service right at the beach. Be sure to negotiate prices before services are rendered to avoid any price gouging. Another alternative is to let the sea and surf "massage" you as you lay there. It's free and the surf never gets tired or overcharges you. Sit facing the surf with your legs outstretched. Move forward until the surf covers you up to the belly button. Change positions forward, backwards or other variations as the surf changes.
Go walking
Already identified as a "best" exercise activity, walking is almost always pleasant. Walking on dry sand gives you more of a "workout" than walking on sand that is still damp from the receded surf. For maximum huff and puff, try walking in the surf itself. A normal rate of walking is a mile and a half in fifteen minutes, so a thirty minute walk is a good workout for the day. Fifteen minutes out, fifteen minutes back to your starting point should do you nicely.
If you want to have a vacation like none other, you need to go to a beach club resort. The reason that they are so much better than your standard hotel is because they combine the relaxing aspects of the best vacations while providing you with a chance to meet and have fun with people of all ages and backgrounds. You can choose to do both or do either, and having the option makes a huge difference. The best part is the fact that they are quite a bit cheaper than the standard hotel.
You're probably thinking that if staying at a beach club resort is so much cheaper what is the catch? There really is no catch. The room will not be quite as fancy as it would be if you were staying at a standard resort, but there is no reason for them to be. You will be spending the most amount of time on the beach, hanging out with people, and doing activities. When you retreat to your room for sleep, you won't be thinking about the fact that it is slightly smaller than it could have been.
What if you want to just go on a romantic getaway with that special someone in your life? Is it worth it to go to a beach club? The answer is yes, because you have the option of just doing activities by yourself and relaxing on secluded beaches. You will just end up paying less because the resorts are more affordable. The whole time though, you will have the option to talk to other couples, hang out with people, and just have a good time. Still though, you will never feel like you are surrounded by too many people to get some peace and quiet, as most of the people hang out at specific areas away from the rooms.
If you have ever been on a vacation to a nice beach area like San Diego, Hawaii, or South Florida, then you know how awesome of a time you can have. Of course, staying at a beach club resort is unlike any other experience you will have at a regular hotel, and it is considerably less money. There are even packages that include airfare, food, and activities like golf, massages, horseback riding, hiking, water sports, and more. Plus, when you book your stay before the summer months start to roll around, you will save quite a bit more.
Before we get to weather I want to provide you with a brief description of why Panama CityBeach has become one of my favorite places to be and I am sure if you visit it will become one of your favorite places too. Panama CityBeach has been named a "BestBeach" by Conde Nast Traveler. The award winning travel magazine included the city in its list of the 20 Best Beaches in America and one of eleven epic beaches on America's East Coast.
Southern living and other travel magazines frequently list the city as a great place to visit. Panama CityBeach has miles of white sand beaches and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the St. AndrewsBay. In addition to the beautiful beach, new stores and restaurants are starting to open the PierPark entertainment district in February 2008.
The city boasts great year round weather with 320 days of sunshine and an average air temperature of 74 degrees and a water temperature of 70 degrees plus.
The information below provides the average monthly air and water temperatures for Panama CityBeach. The first number is the average high air temperature for the month. The second number is the average low air temperature for the month. The third number is the average water temperature during the month.
January 62, 44, 59
February 67, 53, 59
March 73, 55, 63
April 76, 58, 70
May 79, 62, 78
June 85, 71, 80
July 87, 73, 84
August 88, 75, 84
Sept. 86, 72, 82
October 83, 66, 77
Nov. 75, 58, 67
Dec. 66, 48, 65
If you are looking for great weather for a beach vacation you should consider Panama City Beach, Florida.
While selecting your golf vacations for summer time, one vacation spot that you cannot ignore is the PebbleBeach. PebbleBeach unarguable is the most scenic of the vacation spots in the United States of America.
PebbleBeach is famous for its championship golf courses. PebbleBeach hosts some of the most challenging tournaments within the US that is the US Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. Some of the best golfing rounds have been played on the golf courses of PebbleBeach. Most of the avid golfers usually come looking around for these special courses and follow in the footsteps of famous golfers.
PebbleBeach is situated between the DelmonteForest which is just next to the great ocean between Pacific Grove and Carmel. Pebble beach is also known as the most stunning meeting place between land, sea and sky. The coastline of this famous place is dotted by Bird Rock and Lone Cypress. Lone Cypress is considered to most photographed coastline in the world and offers some glimpses into what is in store for you when you head to vacation in this great place.
Some of the golf courses which are available in PebbleBeach are Links at SpanishBay, Poppy Hills, Spyglass Hill, and Pasatiempo. Poppy hill is now part of the golf course included in the AT&T Pro Am Championship. Poppy Hill has the best natural forest, and great sand dunes which help defines its status as the championship course even though it is relatively new.
Pebble beach links is considered the best seaside golf courses with the hole #4 showing the golfers what a course it is. Holes #7-10 is what is considered the best stretch of the golf course ever made on a seaside.
The other special golf courses include the Pasatiempo and Spyglass hill. Make sure to book your tee times well in advance for that make or ruin your vacations.
While visiting PebbleBeach you cannot simply ignore the best 17 mile drive through pine groves in the Del Monte forest. The Monterey coastline is another thing that you cannot ignore while in PebbleBeach. The PebbleBeach equestrian center offers horse back rides that can be welcome break from the driving and you can enjoy the beauty of the PebbleBeach while on a horse back.
Make sure to book your vacation in advance as PebbleBeach can become very crowded during the summer season and it will help to book the tee times also.
Angela Chittenden wanted swimwear that was sexy and fun. With over six years experience as a swimsuit model and a portfolio that included top rated magazines like Maxim and Stuff, Angela was in a prime position to recognize an untapped niche in the swimwear market. Sure, there were plenty of suits out there for the women that was content to slip on something off the department store rack when she wanted to swim, but where were the suits for the hot, sexy, fun-loving women who considered her swimwear to be an integral part of her wardrobe? Where were the suits for the women who loved and were comfortable showing off their toned bodies? The swimsuit world catered to women who wanted suits that hid flaws and obscured thighs. Angela wanted to cater to the women who could strut their stuff with confidence. Angela wanted swimwear that was sexy and fun but unable to find what she wanted, she decided to create it and in 2004, Beach Bunny Swimwear was born.
When you hear the words Beach Bunny Swimwear, you think of the word, "sexy". When you actually lay eyes on Beach Bunny Swimwear, you think the words, "Wow! Now that is sexy swimwear!" It most certainly is. Beach Bunny unites the boudoir with the beach with lingerie-inspired styles, keyhole cutouts, lace, chains, embroidery and Swarovski crystals (and those are just some of the extraordinary details).
Beach Bunny Swimwear is exclusively for the confident woman who prides herself on her femininity and style but who also knows how to have fun and rock her own unique personality. The notion of being fun and flirty while also being powerful and sexy is reflected in the names of the collections: Tart Noir, Goddess, Class Act, Mermaid and Alpha Girl and is further defined by the names of the individual pieces such as Hot in the City, L.A. Woman, Miss Demeanor, Double Trouble, and Love Lock down.
Although the designs and names alone are enough to capitulate the most stalwart head over heels into Beach Bunny Swimwear love, it's the functionality and fabrics that really seal the deal. Every possible attention to detail is taken into account, from the fabrics selected to move with the body to the adjustable tops that flatter every shape. Beach Bunny Swimwear works hard to make you feel as amazing as you look in one of their suits. Women come in all shapes and sizes; Beach Bunny Swimwear does too. The tops and bottoms are sold separately so sizes can be mixed and most styles have adjustable elements to accommodate the ways the female body can subtly change in shape.
With stunning designs and meticulous attention to detail, it's not surprising that Beach Bunny Swimwear has a notable list of celebrity clientele, including Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Simpson, Salma Hayek, Sienna Miller, and Eva Longoria Parker. It's even less surprising that the brand took off like wild fire and will soon count Dubai as its fourth storefront branded location.
With the summer rapidly approaching everybody is getting ready to hit the beach and show off their amazing bodies. Whether your a man who has been working for months getting that 6 pack and big muscles, or a women who has been shaving off pound after pound to get them sexy curves, the beach is simply the place for only the beautiful. Many men and women are afraid of the beach, and don't like to show their bodies in public. The number one reason for this is because of obesity. With over 2/3 of Americans overweight, not many people visit the beach! Millions and millions of people franticly search the web looking for help. Well, help is here, and if you're looking to get that thin sexy body for the beach you have came to the right place!
Instead of the facts and the boring science, let me just tell you that in order to look thin and sexy at the beach you must use a weight loss system. You must use a weight loss system that will provide you with proven to work methods and proven to work diets. Now, I have found a system that provides strategies and proven to work methods from not only customer satisfaction, but more importantly from science.
This system has helped thousands of people drop some extra weight, and look simply amazing at the beach. This system not only focuses on short-term weight loss, but rather on long-term weight loss. No more frozen foods or packaged goods. No more starvation! This system is so easy to use and one of the healthiest on the web!
The summer is just months away, and is simply the most favored season of all, so why not look beautiful? Shaving off a few pounds is so easy, and can change your outer appearance so much. Surprise your friends and family and possibly even your loved ones with a new sexy and thing body!
Living in Long Beach can be a dream come true. If you don't find an apartment in the right location, you will struggle with long commutes on the 405 and being far away from friends and family. You need a place to get out of the rat race at an affordable price.
Daisy Avenue Apartments offer a two-bedroom apartment for less than $1,200. The building is recently updated and the living areas are clean. The Daisy Avenue Apartment community is close to downtown, Pine Avenue and many freeways. The units are spacious and there are garages available.
Marina Apartments on the Water has a lot to offer. Originally built in 1938, these townhouse style apartments were remodeled in 1998. One bedroom apartments rent for $1,100 a month. Hardwood floors are throughout the apartment, except in the kitchen and bathroom, which features ceramic tiles. Covered parking and on-site 24-hour laundry are just a couple of the many amenities offered at this apartment community.
The Grand Terrace Apartments offer studios at $1,000 and one bedroom apartments at $1,200. This community is kept safe through a controlled access gate, night patrol, and 24-hour maintenance. There is covered, assigned parking and the apartments are near Public Transit. The rooms are spacious and there is an on-site laundry. A pool and spa make this community a great one in which to live.
Long Beach Terrace Apartments feature studios starting at $960 and one bedrooms at $1,185. The apartments are located near downtown and BellmontShores, not to mention that it has incredible beach access. There is on-site management in this 76-unit low-rise building. Amenities include laundry facilities, sundeck and updated kitchens and baths.
124 E.12th Street Apartments are garden-style apartments built in the 1980s and renovated in 2004. It is a small community, with only 11 units. A one bedroom, one bathroom apartment is around $925 per month. On-site laundry and parking are available.
The 1167 Daisy Avenue Apartments offer a one bedroom apartment for $900 and a two-bedroom apartment for $1,050. The apartments were originally built in 1964 and were remodeled in 2007. The apartments are garden-style and there are only 10 total units. They are located one mile from downtown and the beaches.
The Park del Amo Apartments are located near Lakewood Mall and the CA-91, I-405, I-710 and I-605 freeways. Studio apartments are from $1,000 and one bedroom apartments start at $1,300. The apartments are located in a cul de sac, so there is little traffic. Each unit has a large private terrace. On-site management, laundry facilities and storage space are a few of the amenities that Park del Amo has to offer.
By law, all beaches in Barbados are open to the public from the high-water mark down to the sea. Not a one is off-limits to anyone. This is great if you like to star gaze; Barbados beaches are a favorite getaway for celebrities the world over. Celebrity or not, everyone who visits marvels at Barbados' pink-white beaches, which are made of coral reefs that have been ground into a very fine powder by the waves of the ocean.
"Favorite beaches" are not automatically those graced by the placid waters of the Caribbean Sea. It's true that many of us like the "zen" of the calm. But some of us crave the exciting rough and tumble of the Atlantic Ocean.
In its 70 miles of beaches, Barbados offers both. The water lapping the beaches of the west coast, aka our "PlatinumCoast," is the Caribbean Sea, which is as calm as a lake. The Atlantic Ocean on the east coast serves up world-class surfers' waves; it's fun to sit on the beach at the "Soup Bowl" in Bathsheba on the east coast and watch surfers risk life and limb for a ride on the perfect wave.
The south coast offers a mixture of Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean waters - these waters are not calm but not tumultuous, either. The lively water and sugar-white sands make the south coast beaches a favorite for many of our visitors.
Any "best" list is a personal effort, and listing Barbados's best beaches is necessarily even more personal. There are so many to like, there could be any combination in any list. But here's a stab anyway. CarlisleBay: We start near the city, on a mile-long stretch of beach running the length of historic CarlisleBay, from the Hilton at one end (called Needham's Point) to Bridgetown at the other. Actually, this beach is further divided into local sections like YachtClubBeach, Burke's Beach, Browne's Beach and so on, but it's one dazzling expanse, beloved by many Barbadians.
Brandon's Beach:
On the north side of the city a long the beginnings of the West Coast and another long stretch of amazing white sand, nestled by calm, warm waters. Brandon's beach becomes BrightonBeach and then turns back into Brandon's again. But whatever you call it, it's a beauty.
Sandy Lane Beach:
This a good place to hang out and watch the stars from the world-famous SandyLaneHotel come to luxuriate in the warm Caribbean Sea. Madonna, Pavarotti, Jagger, Cowell, Tiger Woods (who honeymooned there) - they've all been there, and they all come back. And no wonder - the beach is a pristine white, with water so clear you can see your toes wiggle.
CattlewashBeach:
Running for several miles along Barbados' rough east, coastCattlewash beach absorbs the power of the Atlantic waves' first landfall after a journey of 3,000 miles. As a result, the surf is magnificent, pounding in day and night. The places to swim are little pools and secluded areas - other spots can be dangerous. Interestingly, the east coast beach is rough, coarse, brown sand.
AccraBeach:
Right in the action area of the SouthCoast, You'll often spy the super-star singer Rhianna here. She's a Barbados native and comes home often. And why wouldn't she choose AccraBeach? Accra is a half-mile of blazing white beach, with great body-surfing and swimming areas along it.
By now, for anyone who knows Barbados, my list is bound to have its supporters and its detractors. Truth is, there's probably not a bad beach anywhere on the island. So go ahead - explore them all, and make your own list of favorites!
Located on South Carolina's Atlantic coast, Myrtle Beach is well-loved as a laid back vacation destination for surf and sun lovers. With amusement parks, bargain shopping, fun family activities, top notch golf courses and plenty of beach fun, it's no wonder that each year millions of vacationers choose Myrtle Beach.
Family Activities
Families visiting the area will find plenty of fun activities to fill their time. See the weird and wacky at the Myrtle Beach branch of the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. At Magiquest, families can get a magic wand and use it to open treasure chests, talk to trees and more. Go on a quest to find different symbols and objects, and receive virtual runes in return. When you've collected enough runes you can help a princess, battle a dragon and more. For a memorable dinner, head to Medieval Times where you'll dine with your hands - they didn't use utensils back then - while watching a slow of knights on horseback sword fighting, jousting and more.
Golf
Golf lovers will have their choice of more than 100 courses in the Myrtle Beach area, including top-notch courses designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus. There are both public and private courses in the area for your golfing pleasure.
Shopping Myrtle Beach is a bargain lover’s paradise with three outlet malls located within city limits and more just a short drive away.
Gambling
Those who like to indulge in a little gaming can board one of the casino ships operating in Myrtle Beach, offering dining and entertainment as well as slots and table games. The Big "M" Casino and Sun Cruz Aquasino ships set out for 5-hour long cruises along the Little River Inlet.
Beaches
Because it fronts the Atlantic Ocean, the area boasts 60 miles of beach, where visitors can swim, build sandcastles, fish, snorkel, parasail, scuba dive, and kayak or just lay back on a lounge chair with a good read. Beach season in Myrtle Beach stretches from May to September.
Amusement & Water parks
If you can't get enough of the water at the beach, head to one of the area's several water parks. At the MyrtleWavesWaterPark, you'll find a plethora of water slides, raft rides and more. FamilyKingdom is Myrtle Beach's only oceanfront water park, with water slides and a lazy river. FamilyKingdom is also home to an amusement park with rides and activities for all ages. There you'll find bumper boats, roller coasters, a log flume ride and more.
A trip up to Batu Ferringhi will tell you why you have to go there for a holiday. The road up here is a windy one, but the results are spectacular. A line of expensive hotels front the sea and across the road is a horizon of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops waiting to be visited.
If you have money to splurge, invest in a few nights at the Rasa Sayang, Park Royal, Holiday Inn, Bayview Beach Resort, or the Golden Sands. They not only face the sea, they are located directly on the beach and have the best quality available here. The staffs are well trained and polite, and the hotels provide excellent services, and some even provide daycare, childcare and baby-sitting services.
For those who are on a tight budget, hotels across the road are available for a comfy stay too, and you can walk across to the beaches for beach fun activities. Try not to get a hotel which is too far away from the beach, so its best to stick to those that line the roadsides as it's easy to cross the roads here.
Dining options are abundant as you can indulge in delicious seafood at the restaurants across the road. There is a hawker center which we stopped at for dinner which had good hawker food. The centre is near the night market which you should check out. It's a shopping haven for many. I didn't buy many things as I was mainly sightseeing.
Batu Ferringhi is definitely a tourist area, everything they have there is convenient for tourists and it's easy to get around the area. Only problem is getting to and from Georgetown, not that there isn't any transport, its just a little bit further out and the coming in and out of Batu Ferringhi.
The procedure of paint a beach scene is as follows:
Sketch in drawing: Do not worry; the sketch does not have to be involved. You should determine where you want the water to meet the sky and sketch in this horizon line. Next, determine if there will be any boats, islands or land visible in the painting and sketch those in as well.
Paint in sky and clouds: With a white, paint in the entire sky to the horizon. Now with blue, start at the top of the canvas and blend down. This will create a sky that is darker at the top and lighter or fade into white where it reaches the sea. This is a beautiful effect. You will paint right over the reference line you drew in. This is ok because the line was there just for reference.
Let the paint dry before painting clouds if you are using acrylic paint. If you are using oil or watercolor go ahead and start the clouds on the wet canvas. Now with white and maybe a touch of blue and or crimson add first layer of clouds using circular motions. Keep the tops of clouds distinct, but blend the bottoms of them. Keep tops distinct and blend bottoms. Don't cover up all of your background clouds. Leave interesting pockets.
Paint in the Sand or Beach: Using yellow ochre and or raw sienna and paint in the sand. Do not blend too much. The changes in color variations keep it interesting. You can use a stiff paint brush or toothbrush to flick color onto the sand for effects of small rocks and pebbles. Make the sand color go deeply into where the water will be. You will paint the water color right over the top of it - or at least some of it, but you need it done this way so it looks realistically like seashore.
Paint in the Water: Starting at the horizon line, add blue to create water. Use very even and horizontal strokes at the horizon. As you come forward, the strokes could be a little uneven for a motion effect. Use blues and greens and maybe even some burnt sienna where you want the water to appear darker. The water gets darker as you come forward. Leave some streaks of white to look like ripples and waves. Add some dark shadows under and to one side of things like boats if there are any in your painting. This will create an effect of cast shadows. If you haven't already - "pull" the water into the sand using white. Make sure that you keep the strokes horizontal.
Land and Cottages: Fill in distant hills with a pale blue green mixture. Darken the mixture and add a few bushes or trees in front of that. There should not be much detail if the land is far away. Add any houses or cottages. They should not be too large. As far as shading, if the light is coming in from the left, the right side of buildings and roofs would be darker because they are in shadow. Detail houses; add some little yellow/orange lights in the windows.
Final Details: Add birds flying, seagulls, sea or oat grass, people or figures on the beach, and do not forget to sign your painting!
When people think of grand beaches, they generally think of places like California, Florida or Hawaii, but they rarely think of a country like Turkey. Despite being under-publicized, Turkey offers a wide variety of beaches that stretch along the Mediterranean Sea.
PataraBeach: Patara is the longest beach in the Mediterranean, and was hailed by The Sunday Times as the best beach in the world. Accommodations are limited, loungers and umbrellas are available to rent, and it is backed by ancient ruins and dunes.
OludenizBeach: Oludeniz is Turkey's most famous beach, and therefore in peak seasons, is the most crowded. There are good hotels to stay at, very good bars, water sports available, scuba diving and is surrounded with resorts.
Olimpos: If you are looking for a more romantic and relaxed atmosphere, then this is the beach for you. It is far more secluded and smaller than the other two beaches mentioned so far, and is backed by a forest, which is filled with Roman ruins.
Side: Side is only an hour away from the airport, and is very popular with holiday groups. There is a village and a beach filled with fine sand, as well as some Roman ruins to explore nearby.
IztuzuBeach: IztuzuBeach is a national conservation area, and is one of the last breeding places in Europe of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. It can only be reached by a 20 minute boat ride from the nearby town of Dalyan. There is a lot of beach, and the water is warm and shallow. Nearby, there are some cliff tombs you can explore as well.
Cleopatra's Beach (Alanya): Alanya is one of the biggest resorts found in Turkey, and Cleopatra's beach is splendid and very popular. The beach and resort offer great accommodations, facilities and things to do. There is also an old fortress nearby.
Kemer: Kemer is a lovely seaside town located right on the sea front. There are a number of small beaches you can visit, as well as many day-trip opportunities. Most of the beaches are made up of small pebbles, although there are a few with sandy beaches.
Bodrun: Bodrun is home to the original mausoleum, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is also home to the Castle of St Peter, which used to be a crusader fortress but now serves as the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The beaches in town are small, but many people visit them as an afterthought to sightseeing.
PamucakBeach: Most of the beach is public, but on the south side there are some resorts. It is close to the Aqua Fantasy water park, and there is a small hotel where you can get refreshments and amenities. The water is pretty choppy, and there aren't any life guards, so be careful.
Summertime is a great time to think about visiting the beach and enjoying the uniquely relaxing atmosphere it creates. Before you go however you should think about some of the essential items you may need for a trip to the beach. This article covers five of the essential items that will improve your beach day out.
The first item many people consider a must have is beachwear. This can be anything from a swimming costume to beach shorts. You should also think about a t-shirt or shawl to not only protect you from the sun but also keep the cool sea breeze off if the weather turns colder. There's a great deal of variety with beachwear so everyone should be able to find something to suit. Also don't forget to take a towel to dry off if you go for a swim. This can also be used to place on the sand to either sit on or relax.
The second item that is essential on a beach trip is sun cream. The sun can do untold damage to your skin if you don't protect it properly. Whilst everyone likes a nice tan burnt or sore skin is no fun so start with a high protection factor and work downwards over a few days as your skin becomes more used to the sun. It's also essential to protect sensitive skin so babies and people with fair skin should use a high protection factor as their skin is more easily damaged.
Next you should consider what footwear you need for the beach. Taking your regular shoes or trainers onto the sand will likely ruin them so you'll want to take some special beach footwear such as sandals, flip flops, or crocs. Flip flops are ideal for the beach as they are very easy to keep clean, easy to get on and off, and are generally very hard wearing when exposed to abrasive sand and salt water.
The fourth item you should take to the beach is a beach bag. This will hold lot's of other useful items such as your sun cream, drinks, and food. I'd recommend a light canvas bag as these are easy to keep clean and light to carry. There are a wide variety of bags of this sort available from a number of leading retailers. You can also store some antiseptic cream and plasters in the bag in case of minor stings, scratches, or accidents.
The final essential item to take to the beach this summer is spare clothing. It may be a lot cooler when you're leaving than when you arrived at the beach. You may also need spare clothes if your beachwear has become dirty, let's face it, it can happen very easily, a spilt drink, melting ice cream, or sea gull can all stain clothes not to mention other incidents. You won't want to be traveling home or back to your accommodation in dirty or uncomfortable clothes so a light cotton shirt or canvas shorts are ideal to get changed into when leaving.
There is nothing better than a day at the beach. Swimming, sunning, picnicking and playing volleyball bring memories that last a lifetime. Other fun beach activities include driving ATV's and dune buggies over the sand. Driving over sand requires specially made beach tires.
Beach Tires Are Not Your Ordinary Tires:
Beach tires are different from regular tires in several significant ways. They have to travel over hot sand without sinking and grassy areas without disturbing the grass that is growing. If you have ever tried running in sand you know that sand can be difficult to move through and of course, heavy vehicles will have a tendency to sink into it, so beach tires have to be able to somehow move through without sinking.
Another thing about sand tires is that they are usually going to be softer than regular street tires. They also have to have more traction than other tires. Some even have paddles that help a vehicle move quickly and efficiently through the sand, while others favor a "balloon" style that helps the vehicle "float" on the sand.
Its Many Uses:
Other great uses for sand tires include beach carts for rolling your picnic lunch out to the beach as well as wheelchairs and mobility carts that allow people of all different ability levels enjoy the beach. The paddle type tires tend to be best for larger, heavier dune buggies and ATV's and the balloon types are usually for smaller lighter vehicles and carts.
Another thing you want to look for in beach tires is a nice wide width for the larger vehicles which helps the vehicle move more efficiently even through soft sand. Lighter vehicles and carts require a narrower tire which makes them easier to maneuver.
There are several specialty tire shops where you can find beach tires that are created for use in sand and they are usually located conveniently near a beach. However, it is much easier to order your tires online since they usually have a better selection and you will be able to find exactly the tire you need for your beach vehicle or cart. You will usually be able to find a better price by shopping online as well.
Do Not Rotate:
Keep in mind when buying your tires that unlike those meant for other types of vehicles, you might need to purchase not only different tires for the front and back, but in some cases there is a specific tire for the left and right sides. These tires should not be rotated since they are designed for a specific wheel to improve traction.
Comparison Shopping:
It is strongly suggested that you take the time to read customer reviews online before you purchase your beach tires and also check your owner's manual to determine the diameter and the width of the tires you need for your beach vehicle. Check several different websites to compare pricing and keep your eye out for free shipping deals which will save you more money than most of the sale prices you will be able to find.
It's the time of year again when many people start thinking about where to take their summer vacation. Soon kids will be out of school for the summer and you know it would feel great to go down to the gulf and enjoy the beach. Down here in Texas it's sunny every day right now and the water feels amazing at about 75F degrees. All you really need to do is decide which of the three major beach towns you'd like to visit: Galveston, Corpus Christi, or South Padre.
Galveston:
Galveston, Texas is a really fun place to visit. This is a little island at the very bottom of Texas and it has a really fun atmosphere. There's an annual bike rally that draws more bikers than any other bike rally in the state. There's almost always something going on at The Strand, a road that runs through the center of downtown Galveston, and tons of shops for you to browse through. The attitude of all the shop owners and residents is really pleasant and laid back. On top of all this is the quick access to the beach and several beaches to choose from. If you want to learn how to surf, Galveston is a great place to get started.
Corpus Christi:
Corpus Christi, Texas is another prime beach town on the Gulf of Mexico that you should consider visiting. This is a much larger city than Galveston with a variety of people and businesses. There are plenty of hotels to stay in during your visit. If you want to stay downtown you might consider staying in one of the Omni Hotels. If you're going to Corpus Christi to surf or learn to surf, you might want to stay in a hotel on North Padre Island. There are numerous events to check into during your stay in Corpus Christi; you're guaranteed to not be bored during your vacation.
South Padre Island:
South Padre Island, Texas is another island further south than Galveston and very close to the border of Mexico. This island also has a pleasant atmosphere and numerous shops for you to visit and hotels to stay in. Anyone looking to surf in Texas that is already experienced in the sport will want to strongly consider taking their coastal surf trip in South Padre. The beaches in South Padre enjoy 8-12 foot waves year round, and up to 15 foot waves in tropical storm conditions.
It's summertime. That means it's time to wax up the old surfboard and take the old "woody" down to the beach and enjoy the sounds of summer. And what would the sounds of summer be without great beach music? The one group who epitomized the beach sound was The Beach Boys.
The group originally consisted of brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love and Al Jardine. Other notables who played with the Beach Boys included Glenn Campbell, when Brian quit touring in 1964; Bruce Johnston (of Bruce & Terry) permanently replaced Campbell and Darryl Dragon (the Captain of the Captain & Tennille) worked as a stage keyboardist.
In high school they were known as Kenny & the Cadets, Carl & the Passions and The Pendletones before settling on The Beach Boys in 1961. And aren't we glad they did?
Here is a list of The Beach Boys 20 biggest hits, the year in which they were a hit, along with some fun facts.
Feet- Play every weekend for an entire summer without any feet protection and you will have come around to what it takes. So what normally what happens from a summer of beach volleyball is your feet develop calluses that end of protecting your feet like a pair of sand socks or aqua shoes. The sands temperatures have been known to eat through normal cotton socks. It is because of the heat and the sand make a tough combination on your standard sock.
Ankles- This all depends on how strong your ankles are after years of jumping and cutting, you may need some addition ankle support in the form of an ankle brace. I have used ones that are easy to put on and off with Velcro, which in turns only offer a medium to low-level stability. I have also used supports that were much stiffer that used a combination of Velcro and laces to give a much higher level of stability, but allowed less movement. Either way you will have to continuously invest in these braces if you need them since the wear and tear of the sand shorten the life expectancy.
Knees- Beach Volleyball is one of those high impact sports that can take a toll on your knees. When the sport played over time can have an effect on your knees even though it's played on the sand. Although the softer landing surface can extend the careers of some players it also hampers mobility. Having a knee brace(s) can help with the impact of landing awkwardly in the sand, which is very easy to do given that the surface of a beach v-ball court is uneven and soft.
Waist- For men a good pair of shorts can truly help with your mobility. Some men prefer board shorts and others like a looser fitting pair. Regardless of preference you need should be comfortable enough to do yoga in them. What I mean by that is that you want to me able to move in way that you are unencumbered by the shorts you are wearing. Also having a net lining helps let sand escape pockets and other hard to reach areas.
For women a sport bikini or beach volleyball bathing suit is usually preferred. Either usually covers everything that needs should be covered while allowing full comfort and mobility. Other women will go with pair of volleyball spandex and shorts for their apparel of choice.
Chest and Torso- Beach Volleyball Women tend to wear a sport bathing suit top or a volleyball bikini top that is secure and allows for full range of movement. Some women are known to wear tank tops as well.
Male Beach Volleyball players will usually sport no shirt, a tank top, or a t-shirt. If you decide to wear something over your torso, a material that will breathe is highly suggested because of the temperatures that often build up while being on the sand of a beach volleyball court.
Eyes and Face- If, you do not use sunscreen at the very least put it on your face. Not only will it protect you from the harmful UV rays but will lessen the contrast when you get those "Raccoon Eyes" that the pros get after a long day of being between the beach volleyball lines. It's basically what a sunglasses tan line looks like.
Head- Name it and beach volleyball players will wear it on their heads. They are often seen with baseball caps, visors, and headbands. I have been to a few tournaments where I have seen some men wear some interesting wigs while playing. There are also some very distinct over sized brimmed visors that are starting to make resurgence from the early 1990's.
Most beach volleyball equipment and apparel is a preference thing. The main thing is individual players needs require testing and more testing to get a good feel for your own personal beach volleyball set up.
Beach volleyball rules can be quite intricate. It seems like just a fun game on the beach, but there is much more to it than that. Here are some of the most common beach volleyball rules:
You can actually go all the way under the net to your opponent's side as long as you do not have any contact from the other team.
Even if a ball has gone over or under the net or outside the antenna, you can play it back to your side as long as your team has a contact left and the ball is played back under the net or outside the antenna.
If the ball is a hard driven spike, you can double hit the ball to dig it out. An open hand is allowed in this case.
Except in the case of a hard driven spike, you can never double hit a ball on the first contact.
You can use all parts of your body to play the ball.
If you are serving you have to toss the ball before contacting it to serve it. If you toss it, consider it served.
You cannot move the court boundaries during the serve. This is even true if the sand shifts during serving.
Each team in college volleyball is allowed three contacts. If you touch the block it is considered to be one of your contacts.
If you are using a setting motion to hit the ball over the net, you have to hit the ball in the direction that your shoulders are facing. This can be to the front or the back. The exception would be if you were side setting to your partner.
You should switch court sides. If you are playing to 15, switch every five points. If you are playing to 11, switch every four points.
If you are looking for an all inclusive beach vacation, the best spots to look into to are Mexico and the Caribbean. These locations are popular for families because they offer fabulous beaches and water sports, lots of swimming pools, adult and kid's programs, meals and drinks, babysitting services and activities for adults.
Although most all inclusive beach vacations can be costly, there are ways to save money. If you have a computer, you can look for special all-inclusive deals including special savings during the summer, and some places charge very low rates for children. In some places, kids stay for free. Sites that are popular for advertising all-inclusive vacations include TripAdvisor.com, Expedia.com, and All.Inclusive.Resorts.TrueLocal.com.
All inclusive beach vacations include travel, and resort hotel accommodations. Most hotels include entertainment, activities and dining for all family members. If you do have children, hotels usually offer activities for them as well including children's clubs and activities for all ages from infants to teenagers. Some even offer daycare and babysitting. All inclusive beach vacation packages also offer a safety factor because for the most part families are in an enclosed environment in countries where crime rates and the social conditions are less than perfect. The environment provided allows older kids to meet new friends and take part in activities on their own.
Another location to consider that has reasonably priced all inclusive beach packages is the Dominican Republic resorts. On the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic Punta Cana have several beautiful beaches and resorts that are great for families. Puerto Plata is another popular spot with well-known resorts and fantastic beaches. The capital of Santo Domingo located on the south coast is the home of the exclusive Casa de Campo resort.
Tourists are drawn to the Dominican Republic because it is very inexpensive for families, but there are some drawbacks including water supplies and food preparation. Don't drink any tap water and be wary of any raw fruits and vegetables.
