72 articles tagged with beach vacation
The Texas coastline holds surprises for those willing to venture beyond the obvious. Having explored beaches across four continents, I've developed a particular fondness for those hidden gems that locals guard jealously. During my recent consultancy project in Texas, I...
As someone who typically documents watershed restoration projects and biodiversity hotspots, I never expected to find such ecological richness in Erie, Pennsylvania. Yet here I was, watching my friend's children chase tiny waves along Presque Isle's sandy shores while a...
The Charleston coastline unfolds like a whispered secret, its lesser-known beaches offering sanctuary from the summer throngs that descend upon South Carolina's more famous shores. Having explored coastlines from Aotearoa's rugged Kaikoura to the pristine sands of Zanzibar, I've developed...
As someone who's spent years chasing finish lines across continents, I've learned that the true victory often lies in knowing when to slow down. My recent week in Seychelles taught me this lesson in spectacular fashion. Trading my running shoes...
When my dear friend Elaine invited me to join her family reunion in Corpus Christi last spring, I jumped at the chance to explore this coastal Texas gem. After five years of European adventures from my Florence home base, I...
I've traversed plains across five continents on my trusty Triumph Tiger, but sometimes life calls for trading leather boots for flip-flops and swapping my helmet for oversized sunglasses. When my sister asked me to plan the perfect luxury family getaway...
The first time I stepped onto the sand in St. Augustine, I closed my eyes and just *listened*. Beyond the visual postcard of America's oldest city lies a coastal symphony that few travelers truly experience – the gentle percussion of...
The rhythmic lapping of waves against golden shores, the vibrant tapestry of Portuguese-influenced architecture set against lush palm groves, and the delicate balance of spiritual traditions alongside beachside revelry—Goa offers families a multisensory introduction to India that's both gentle and...
After traversing the globe for over two decades as a flight attendant, I've developed rather particular standards for what constitutes a proper family holiday. Long Beach Island—or LBI as the regulars call it—is one of those rare gems that consistently...
When my materials preservation research brought me to Indonesia last summer, I expected to spend most of my time analyzing ancient temple compounds. Instead, I found myself conducting an entirely different kind of fieldwork: a methodical comparison of Lombok's crystalline...
¡Hola amigos! There's something magical about the moment your feet first touch those powdery white sands of Cancun, with that impossible turquoise water stretching to the horizon. But I've watched too many travelers assume this slice of paradise is only...
*Bonjour*, fellow adventure-seeking parents! Long Beach stole my heart last summer when I whisked my little ones away from Philadelphia's humidity to California's sun-kissed shores. What I discovered was far more than just another beach town—it's a coastal playground where...
There's something magical about a narrow strip of land where the ocean meets the bay, creating a microcosm of beach culture that feels worlds away from mainland life. Long Beach Island—LBI to locals—embodies what the Japanese call *ma* (間), the...
When I first visited Haifa with my friend's children last spring, I was immediately struck by how this Israeli city perfectly balances cultural richness with family-friendly accessibility. Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Carmel, Haifa offers a unique blend...
Standing at the edge of Ramena Beach with my daughter Sophia, watching local fishermen haul in their morning catch against the backdrop of Diego Suarez Bay's emerald waters, I realized we'd hit a travel home run. Antsiranana (or Diego Suarez...