12 things you need before you head to the beach this weekend
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View ArticleHere are the shores you're actually facing when you look out to sea
When you visit the beach, don't you ever wonder which countries lie beyond the sea horizon? Although you might think the answer is easy, you probably didn't take into account of the earth's curvature...
View ArticleA dermatologist reveals the fastest way to get rid of sunburn
Every year, millions of beach-goers forget to wear sunblock and suffer the sun's wrath with painful red sunburns. Dermatologist Dr. Erin Gilbert reveals one secret home remedy that actually works and...
View Article7 essentials every guy needs before heading to the beach
Beach season begins this weekend. Are you ready?For every guy heading to the beach, we've prepared a seven-item checklist to make sure you're stylish, healthy, and well-prepared to frolic in the...
View ArticleThis elliptical of the seas will keep you fit all summer
A new watercraft combines the best aspects of the stand-up kayak and a paddle board. The Hobie Mirage Eclipse has paddles that mode underwater fins, propelling the Eclipse through the waves.Produced by...
View Article10 awesome beach vacation spots where you don't have to worry about Zika
This summer, we have to take a serious health concern into consideration when planning our beach getaways.The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been rapidly spreading through Latin America and the...
View ArticleThe 8 coolest beach hotels in the US
A towel and a beach? Good. A hip oceanfront pad with a buzzy après-la-plage scene and Instagram-ready design? Now we're talking. Here are 8 hipster-approved finds just a stone's throw from the sand.SEE...
View ArticleThis is the only place a man should ever wear flip flops
Flip flops — loved by few, hated by very many.No seasonal shoe has garnered so much attention as the humble flip flop, which is actually not so much a shoe, but a flimsy barrier between your foot and...
View ArticleThese futuristic beach homes were inspired by the devastating power of...
The inhabitants of Dauphin Island, Alabama has suffered through a history of devastating hurricanes. An architect, Dionisio González, created a series of architectural designs that reflect the...
View ArticleDon't believe this common myth about jellyfish stings
For people who spend a lot of time at the beach, being stung by a jellyfish is a real threat. While there are a few ways to treat a jellyfish sting, there's one common myth that is completely wrong —...
View ArticleA dermatologist revealed how much SPF you actually need to be protected from...
Many people assume SPF 30 is enough to keep them protected from the sun. After all, they know it's more powerful than the SPF 10, and it seems less intense than super high SPFs they see at the...
View ArticleSteven Spielberg's 'Jaws' was released 41 years ago today — watch the...
Steven Spielberg's box office blockbuster "Jaws" just turned 41 years old. The masterpiece originally hit theaters on June 20, 1975 and immediately changed the Hollywood landscape. After the film's...
View ArticleThe 22 best places in the world for a beach holiday, according to travellers
A new report from Expedia.co.uk reveals the most popular places for a beach holiday this summer among British travellers.The travel booking site's annual Flip Flop Report, which was published on June...
View Article5 charming beach towns perfect for a last-minute weekend trip in the Northeast
While booking a summer rental — in advance — is usually the best way to get your beach fix on, last minute weekend trips to the beach are a reality for most and can provide exactly the kind of...
View ArticlePHOTOS: The 'Rich Kids of London' are spending the summer on yachts and jet...
London's rich kids live every day like they're on holiday. And when they're on holiday, they travel and relax in even more luxury.At least, that's how it seems on the 'Rich Kids of London' Instagram...
View ArticleThese genius products will make your next beach trip so much better
Going to the beach in 2016 looks a lot different from your trips as a kid.These days, you can take your whole library with you in an e-reader tablet. There are plastic baggies made just for keeping...
View ArticleWhat it's like to take the 'Uber of seaplanes' from NYC to the Hamptons
Beach weekends are a staple for any New Yorker's summer schedule, but weary urbanites must factor in the extra hours in traffic or on the train to get to their seaside escape.For upper-crust...
View ArticleA scientist installed cameras around 'no trespassing' signs at a beach to see...
We've all been there: staring past a sign saying "Do Not Enter" into the very place you want to go. You make a snap calculation — what will happen if you ignore the sign? How likely you are to get...
View Article15 summer sandwiches to take to the beach
There are no real rules for beach lunches, except these three:You can't really beat a PB&J, and...If you're going to try, it has to be something that will come together quickly (or give you enough...
View Article7 grooming essentials every guy needs in his beach bag
Ah, finally! Summer's here. And if you're lucky, you're soon going to find yourself laying out on a beach somewhere, basking in the sun with a drink in hand, sans a care in the world. Before you do,...
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