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Entries Tagged as 'Beaches'

A Beach Lover’s Paradise

March 18th, 2010 · No Comments

When thinking about a tropical getaway or beach excursion, does St. Thomas, Aruba or Florida come to mind? Well consider the Republic of Panama – one of top beach lover’s paradises in the Americas. From its pristine white sand beaches to endless water sports and ecotourism activities, Panama offers something for everyone. From fishing and surfing to diving and whale watching, Panama offers both residents and tourists year-round adventure.

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Tags: Beaches · Caribbean Destinations · Central America · Panama · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types

The Australian Coast – Great Holiday Location

March 7th, 2010 · 4 Comments

Going on a coast location for a holiday could be on your mind, and there are a number of places to consider for this trip. In considering these you may be wanting to go to a exotic island or some over populated tourist spot, but you really should think about traveling to Australia’s Sunshine Coast for the next coastal holiday.

Australia is often overlooked by travelers as being too rustic for a beach holiday. In the past, travel to Australia has mostly been limited to the popular regions of Sydney and Melbourne, but more recently tourists have been finding that the Queensland region of Australia is a beautiful place to take a beach holiday year round.

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Tags: Australia · Beaches · Gold Coast · Vacation Types

Surfers Paradise Is More Than A Surfer’S Paradise

February 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Gold Coast is often considered as one of the main attractions of Australia. And in this Queensland city, the main draw is the suburb called Surfers Paradise. However, although its name my say otherwise, this charming suburb isn’t just a place for surfers. It does have wide surf beaches, but Surfers Paradise offers more than that. This is a place where tourists go when they want to enjoy the amazing beach culture of Australia and the first class amenities and commodities of the country. Surfers Paradise’s coastline and skyline may seem as if they do not fit within the same area because they are both terrifyingly beautiful.

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Tags: Australia · Beaches · Gold Coast · Surfing vacations · Vacation Types

Fort Lauderdale: The Venice Of America

February 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments

One of America’s most popular beach and holiday destinations, Fort Lauderdale is a popular place to visit when visiting the sunshine state. Thanks to its beautiful marinas and year-round perfect weather, the city is also known for being one of the best destinations for boating and yachting.

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Tags: Beaches · Continental United States · Florida · Fort Lauderdale · Tourist Attractions · United States Destinations · Vacation Types · Yachting

From Snorkeling To Football, In Phuket

February 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Phuket has a lot to offer to those who choose the island as their travel destination. Some are attracted by the many beautiful beaches available, others by the numerous day or night activities that can be experienced. Being one of the richest province in Thailand, Phuket has something for everyone, including great football tournaments.

Tourists to the island can enjoy the many excursions available, by themselves or with a tour company. From elephant trekking to bungy jumping, there are many kind of adventure trips on offer for everyone’s taste. Some of the other exciting activities are rock climbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, karting or motorcycling.

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Tags: Asia · Beaches · Phuket · Thailand · Tourist Attractions · Vacation Types