Venice Beach

Friday, June 19th, 2009

 
Venice Beach has a hedonistic carnival atmosphere with artists, street performers, body beautifuls exercising, music, food smells, shopping and markets, music and lots of things happening. In summer it’s everyday and in winter it kicks off at the weekend, but the long flat beaches lined with tall palm trees and the cafes and shops [...]

Miami Beach

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Hotels and condos line this 35 mile stretch of beaches. However, there are many public beaches that provide lifeguards and bathroom facilities. The beaches become less crowded as you move north and there is a wooden boardwalk that allows you to walk without getting sand in your shoes. Along Collins Avenue is the best [...]

Virginia Beach

Friday, June 19th, 2009

This quaint Atlantic Coast beach has been a best-kept secret of my family for almost 20 years. And there’s a reason why we keep going back – the beach is the definition of family-friendly. Calm and quiet, Virginia beach is perfect for relaxing and building sand castles. No worrying about rowdy spring breakers or loud [...]

St. Restitude Beach,France

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Near Calvi, this is a small, secluded Corsican beach and mentioned by several non locals as one of the prettiest in the Med. Surrounded by pine trees, it slips under the radar of the beach loving crowds, but it has all the mod cons, including a charming restaurant right on the front.
The climate is closer [...]