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Best Beach for the Prettiest People
Besides the sun, sand, and surf, what do you want most from your beach vacation? A little romance? A view of the prettiest people? A nature lover's hideaway? The adventure of a lifetime? Travelocity has assembled a unique list of the top 10 U.S. beaches based on what they have to offer vacationers besides a sunburn. Vacationing at a beach is the No. 1 way people want to spend their summer leisure time, even more than going on a cruise or traveling through Europe, according to Travelocity editor-at-large Amy Ziff.
Click to find out the best airfares from your home city to any destination you select.
Travelocity's top 10 best beaches and why they're so great:
1. Action: Laguna Madre in South Padre, Texas
The play-hard culture dominates at Laguna Madre on the bay side of South Padre Island where you can go sailing, parasailing, power boating, windsurfing, kite surfing, and more.
2. Scenery: Carmel Beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The rush of the tide, the foamy white bubbles at your feet, the enormity of the rocks, and the distinct cypress trees invigorate the mind and soul. Be forewarned that while this is not really a swimmer's beach, it is one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world.
3. Adventure: Black's Beach in San Diego, California
It's a two-mile adventure-land beach where surfers unite and gliders take off. While the dramatic cliffs are prone to slides without warning and the beach itself remains difficult to access for many, this beach can't keep the thrill-seekers away.
4. Inspiration: Montauk Lighthouse State Park Beach in Montauk, New York
Artists and writers are known to seek refuge here, as the quiet beach stretches on seemingly endlessly and offers chilly, and often rough, blue-gray waters typically found along the Eastern Seaboard. The jewel on this rocky point is the lighthouse.
5. Families: Destin Beach in Destin, Florida
Along what's known as the Emerald Coast of Florida, with miles of sugary white sand, is Destin Beach. Families come to enjoy this charming resort town with all of the amenities imaginable. Visitors can find great food, shopping, and plenty of seaside activities year round, such as sailing, picnicking, and water sports.
Ooh la la! Check out live Webcams from some of the world's sexiest beaches. You might even spot a diva in the dune if you look very closely.*click me*
6. Charm: Fuller Street Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Set in the center of this old whaling village, the beach offers contrasting serenity to the bustling town. Small fir trees and pink plum roses dot the way with salt, sea-mud, and evergreen scents that intoxicate visitors.
7. Romance: Captiva Beach on Captiva Island, Florida
Before catching some of the most spectacular sunsets around, visitors can bask in the sun or select a shady spot beneath the greenery consisting mostly of Australian pines, sea grapes, and palm trees.
8. Serenity: Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii
This postcard perfect spot is a gem among Maui beaches, partially due to its remote location. The crescent-shaped beach is surrounded by 30-foot black lava rock cliffs, lush green grass, and towering palm trees. This quintessential Hawaiian beach hideaway will soothe and rejuvenate.
9. Nature Lovers: Cannon Beach in Cannon Beach, Oregon
This natural paradise hosts a flowing seasonal array of bird populations year-round, along with Gray Whale sightings as they migrate past the Oregon Coast. A walk along the beach is always a treat, with its vistas of ocean, mountains, and rugged coastal outcroppings.
10. Prettiest People: South Beach in Miami, Florida
A strong Latin influence inspires the food, music, and even the fashion. The flashy view is in synch with the Miami mood that pervades, where it's all about the people and the pulse.
Put this seashore screen saver on your monitor and you'll almost be able to feel the sand between your toes.
And also check it out: Screen Savers seashore *click me*
Hafta fun
Besides the sun, sand, and surf, what do you want most from your beach vacation? A little romance? A view of the prettiest people? A nature lover's hideaway? The adventure of a lifetime? Travelocity has assembled a unique list of the top 10 U.S. beaches based on what they have to offer vacationers besides a sunburn. Vacationing at a beach is the No. 1 way people want to spend their summer leisure time, even more than going on a cruise or traveling through Europe, according to Travelocity editor-at-large Amy Ziff.
Click to find out the best airfares from your home city to any destination you select.
Travelocity's top 10 best beaches and why they're so great:
1. Action: Laguna Madre in South Padre, Texas
The play-hard culture dominates at Laguna Madre on the bay side of South Padre Island where you can go sailing, parasailing, power boating, windsurfing, kite surfing, and more.
2. Scenery: Carmel Beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The rush of the tide, the foamy white bubbles at your feet, the enormity of the rocks, and the distinct cypress trees invigorate the mind and soul. Be forewarned that while this is not really a swimmer's beach, it is one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world.
3. Adventure: Black's Beach in San Diego, California
It's a two-mile adventure-land beach where surfers unite and gliders take off. While the dramatic cliffs are prone to slides without warning and the beach itself remains difficult to access for many, this beach can't keep the thrill-seekers away.
4. Inspiration: Montauk Lighthouse State Park Beach in Montauk, New York
Artists and writers are known to seek refuge here, as the quiet beach stretches on seemingly endlessly and offers chilly, and often rough, blue-gray waters typically found along the Eastern Seaboard. The jewel on this rocky point is the lighthouse.
5. Families: Destin Beach in Destin, Florida
Along what's known as the Emerald Coast of Florida, with miles of sugary white sand, is Destin Beach. Families come to enjoy this charming resort town with all of the amenities imaginable. Visitors can find great food, shopping, and plenty of seaside activities year round, such as sailing, picnicking, and water sports.
Ooh la la! Check out live Webcams from some of the world's sexiest beaches. You might even spot a diva in the dune if you look very closely.*click me*
6. Charm: Fuller Street Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Set in the center of this old whaling village, the beach offers contrasting serenity to the bustling town. Small fir trees and pink plum roses dot the way with salt, sea-mud, and evergreen scents that intoxicate visitors.
7. Romance: Captiva Beach on Captiva Island, Florida
Before catching some of the most spectacular sunsets around, visitors can bask in the sun or select a shady spot beneath the greenery consisting mostly of Australian pines, sea grapes, and palm trees.
8. Serenity: Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii
This postcard perfect spot is a gem among Maui beaches, partially due to its remote location. The crescent-shaped beach is surrounded by 30-foot black lava rock cliffs, lush green grass, and towering palm trees. This quintessential Hawaiian beach hideaway will soothe and rejuvenate.
9. Nature Lovers: Cannon Beach in Cannon Beach, Oregon
This natural paradise hosts a flowing seasonal array of bird populations year-round, along with Gray Whale sightings as they migrate past the Oregon Coast. A walk along the beach is always a treat, with its vistas of ocean, mountains, and rugged coastal outcroppings.
10. Prettiest People: South Beach in Miami, Florida
A strong Latin influence inspires the food, music, and even the fashion. The flashy view is in synch with the Miami mood that pervades, where it's all about the people and the pulse.
Put this seashore screen saver on your monitor and you'll almost be able to feel the sand between your toes.
And also check it out: Screen Savers seashore *click me*
Hafta fun
The main thing I found exciting was the mix of different cultures. :P
