Cape Cod Kayaker Has Close Encounter With A Great White Shark
Regulars at Nauset Beach in Cape Cod had never seen a shark until this past weekend, according to Discovery. Then out of the blue a 12-14 foot great white shark was spotted dangerously close to a...
View ArticleThe Most Grossly Overcrowded Beaches In America
Independence Day brings to mind fireworks, barbecue, and, if you live in Ocean City, crowds. More than 300,000 sun-seekers flood this small Maryland town each July 4th, packing restaurants, boardwalk...
View ArticleWhere You Live Can Impact Your Health — And Coastal Areas Are Better For You
Living or even just spending time near the sea could potentially improve your health, new research suggests. "We know that people usually have a good time when they go to the beach, but there is...
View Article7 Of The World's Coolest Urban Beaches
What makes a beach a beach? In some cases, throwing a little sand on the sidewalk does the trick. In the last couple decades, cities around the world have been creating "urban beaches," temporary or...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Party Beaches Around The World
There are beaches for everyone, from gentle family-friendly coves to isolated hideaways perfect for romance. But there's something undeniably awesome about partying at the beach. The editors at...
View ArticleTake A Hike Around Richard Branson's Private Island
Sir Richard Branson bought Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands for 180,000 pounds, or about $320,000 dollars, in 1979. Click here to start the tour >> The government required that the...
View ArticleFlorida Manatee Rider Faces Justice After Horrifying Beachgoers
A woman now widely known for pictures of her riding a manatee in Florida has turned herself in to police. A woman, now identified as Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez, was caught riding the gentle marine...
View ArticleAn Eye The Size Of A Softball Washed Up In Florida
A giant eyeball from an unknown creature has washed up on a beach in Pompano Beach, Florida, Alan Boyle of NBCNews.com reports. The eyeball is about the size of a softball and was found by an...
View ArticleNew York Artist Takes Sandcastle-Building To The Next Level
New York City resident Calvin Seibert's geometric sandcastles have exploded onto the internet, thanks to a Reddit post.Soon after, his pictures began popping up at The Huffington Post, The Daily Mail,...
View ArticleThe 15 Best Tropical Beaches In The World
As temperatures drop below freezing in much of the northern hemisphere, most of us are dreaming about lying on a warm sand beach, tropical drink in-hand while listening to the waves lap at the shore....
View ArticleYou Can't Get Closer To The Belly Of A Flying Plane Than At Maho Beach
Vacationers usually travel to Caribbean beaches for the clear water and smooth sand, but some travelers venture to Maho Beach, St. Maarten for a different experience.Instead of snapping photos of...
View ArticleHamptons Summer Rentals Are Already Flying Off The Market
The Hamptons have always been a hot summer rental market.But this year, the biggest checks are being written earlier than ever, Jason Sheftell at the New York Daily News reports.One developer, who...
View ArticleThe Pentagon Remains Deadly Silent About Karzai Booting US Special Forces...
Newly appointed Afghan War commander Gen. Joe Dunford stepped up to the plate in Afghanistan and, according to Foreign Policy's Gordon Lubold, promptly whiffed when Afghan President Hamid Karzai "threw...
View ArticleSay Goodbye To The Largest Species Of Turtle On Earth
Turtles are great. They are surprisingly resilient, curious and were once the size of cars. But these hard-shelled creatures are no match for humanity and climate change. Pacific leatherback turtles,...
View ArticleThe 9 Hottest Spring Break Destinations This Year
Spring break is fast approaching and students are excited to soak in some sun.We ranked nine of the most popular spring break locations in the U.S. and Caribbean.First, we rated each of them on four...
View Article12 Architecturally Stunning Mansions You Can Rent For Your Next Vacation
While five star hotels offer great amenities, vacation rentals can provide a more exclusive and unique experience.And some of them are entirely out of this world.We're taking a look at 12...
View ArticleA Local's Guide To Bahia, Brazil's Favorite Beach Escape
When most people think of visiting Brazil, they think of Rio de Janeiro's packed beaches and infamous cobblestone sidewalks.But when Brazilians want to escape, they head to Bahia, the coastal state...
View ArticleShark Frenzy Off The Coast Of Australia Closes Beaches
A large school of sharks has been discovered off the coast of Australia, leading officials at several Australian beaches to issue safety warnings, according to coverage by Sky News. The sharks are...
View ArticleHere's A Vintage Photo Of The One Time A Concorde Landed Over Maho Beach
"So this one time, I was tanning on the beach when a Concorde flew, like, right over me."In 1989, an Air France Concorde made a very special flight to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. It...
View Article6 Private Islands You Can Rent Right Now
It seems like everyone is talking about private islands these days.It's rumored that Jay-Z is looking for a private island getaway for wife Beyonce and baby Blue Ivy, and Skorpios — the most famous...
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