Many people are still flocking to beaches in various provinces around South Africa, however, it’s important to be aware of which beaches to avoid swimming at. Recent reports show that some beaches in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have been closed for various reasons. The New Brighton Beach in the Eastern Cape is one of … Read more
The programme aims to keep children safe at crowded beaches over the summer holidays. Thanks to this initiative, 169 lost children were successfully reunited with their loved ones over Christmas and Boxing Day. Identikidz is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department. It operates at key beaches across Cape Town during the … Read more
One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off. Not that there are any guests to notice. The hotel is abandoned, its peeling facade a symbol of the decline of an island once dubbed the “Pearl of … Read more
This beautiful UK city is a pretty part of England but it’s not one that Brits often travel to. Norwich, in Norfolk, can be reached in just under two hours by train and offers a quiet relaxing break. Despite it not being a huge tourist destination, Norwich has a lot to offer. It has been … Read more
If the chillier climate and shorter daylight hours are getting you down, perhaps it’s time to consider a holiday. For those yearning for a dose of Vitamin D, this popular European destination could be just the ticket, boasting temperatures of 20C even in November. Portugal’s Algarve is a stunning region renowned for its breathtaking beaches … Read more
This tiny coastal town is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and it is becoming an increasingly popular place for tourists. Sperlonga in Italy is a hidden treasure of the country, located in Lazio. It is halfway between Rome and Naples and lies in the regional park of the Ulysses Riviera. Known for … Read more
APTOS — After more than a year of work, California State Parks has produced a 65-page report detailing serious vulnerabilities to climate change-fueled impacts at two popular oceanside destinations in Santa Cruz County. But what exactly should be done about it remains an open question and the work to get some answers is just getting … Read more
Now a new hotspot is pinging on the radar. Desaru Coast, in the state of Johor, boasts 17km (11 miles) of pristine coastline dotted with a quartet of five-star resorts: the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and the One&Only Desaru Coast. Time magazine named … Read more
Looking out onto the beach of Platja d’Aro, Josep has tears in his eyes. “I used to play and swim here as a kid, when the beach was twice as big,” the 48-year-old teacher says. Today, the main beach in the popular Catalonian holiday resort on Spain’s Costa Brava coastline is some 50 metres (164 … Read more
This summer I visited two coastlines: the western shore of Oregon and California by motorcycle, and the south coast of Spain. During both trips I experienced 40 C-and-higher temperatures, but the two countries dealt with the heat in different ways. The Oregon Trail and California coast are famous for spectacular seaside cliffs and long sandy … Read more
