Beach Book Reviews
Posted on August 2, 2008
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Here are three great beach books I came across. I hope you enjoy them J
Beaches by Gideon Bosker, Lena Lancek and Mittie Hellmich
Each turn of a page, will leave you in awe. The photographers truly capture the beauty of Mother Nature. White sands, water bathed beaches and coastlines with serene views; the photographers display true talent in capturing paradise on earth. If you are unable to embark on your dream beach vacation, this book is the next best thing. Purchase “Beaches” from Amazon.com by clicking here.
Thailand’s Islands and Beaches by Joe Bindloss, Steven Martin and Wendy Taylor
This Lonely Planet guidebook not only provides information on Thailand’s best islands and beaches but it depicts the regions history and culture as well as provides information regarding dive sites, marine life and Thailand’s national parks. A must read for those you are heading to Thailand. Purchase “Thailand’s Islands and Beaches” from Amazon.com by clicking here.
Florida’s Miracle Strip by Tim Hollis
This book is written from an informative entertaining first-hand view. The author provides great descriptions of the hotels and attractive beaches alng Florida’s “Miracle Strip” He also reveals to us why the area became known as the “Miracle Strip”. A great documentation of the area for both locals and tourists.You can purchase “Florida’s Miracle Strip” from Amazon.com by clicking here
Top 10 Party Beaches
Posted on August 1, 2008
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A great party can be held on nearly any beach. The main ingredients: a batch of fun people, a dash of wild music and lots of great food and beverages. But what happens when you add breathtaking scenery and beach events that last all day and night? You get a list of the ultimate beach parties!
The words ‘party beach’ instantly paints a picture of the famous Ibiza. During the summer season in Spain, celebrities and tourist swarm Ibiza making it the top party beach in the world. With non-stop music, an unlimited flow of drinks and inviting hotel accommodations, Ibiza is the ultimate party beach location.
Mykonos located in Greece comes in second. At Paradise Beach, partying starts early and continues until the wee morning hours. The trendy beach bars are very spacious, offering a cool relaxed setting to host a beach party. Fashion gurus and celebrities are easily spotted during the beach parties in Mykonos.
South Beach in Miami Florida is also a well know beach for party lovers and hits the list at number three. The endless forms of beach entertainment make South Beach an excellent place to have a beach party. Another advantage, there are fabulous clubs and restaurants peppered along the beach. The only disadvantage- the parties normally begin after 11pm.
Bloomingdale Aan Zee in Netherlands takes fourth place on the list. The club can accommodates up to 2400 partygoers and the setting of the beach party is the most beautiful place in the Netherlands. This party beach is known for its Sunday parties taking place all through the year.
Camps bay in Cape Town, South Africa hosts some of the most amazing beach parties in Africa making it number five on the list. The beach is crowded with locals and international visitors, especially during the summer. The trendy bars and restaurants offer superb service and quality food and drinks. The parties start early in the evening and last until after midnight.
Castel Plage at the heart of the French Riviera is an ideal party beach. Restaurants here offer a wide selection of sea and oriental food. The beach is full of vacationers especially during the summer where temperatures go up to 80 degrees. Castel Plage maintains a healthy number six on the list.
Resting at number seven is Australia’s most famous beach: Bondi Beach. This beach exhibits wonderful beach parties and the cafes overlooking the beach offer cool drinks that highlight the party mood. The beach is very popular among surfers, cyclists, roll bladders and skaters.
Larvotto Beach, Monte Carlo, Monaco is where the rich and famous go to party and enjoy life. Beautiful scenery and high-class unique restaurants make this beach very popular with tourists.
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is widely known as the bikini beach. It has nice beach parties throughout the year and refreshments are served on the beach to both the locals and tourists.
Clifton Beach in Capetown, South Africa takes tenth position in the list of the world’s best beach parties. It is ideal for nighttime partying and there are many great restaurants offering food and drinks. The immaculate white sands and crystal waters are also worth experiencing during the day.
Is there a beach that you feel should be on this list? Leave a comment 
Shark Attack: Protect Yourself
Posted on July 25, 2008
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The truth is shark attacks are rare and very seldom fatal. According to ReefQuest Center for Shark Research, there are only 50-100 shark attacks a year- worldwide. Of all of these attacks, only 8 are fatal. Many of us are aware of these statistics but still fear being attacked by a shark. To help ease your mind, I have developed a list of ways to protect yourself from shark attacks.
- Don’t Swim/Surf Alone- A shark is less likely to attack if there are a group of people swimming or surfing together, then if you are alone. Keep in mind that you are always more powerful when in a group. If a shark does attack, at least there will be people around to help you. As your mom once told you, “never walk alone”, well never swimming alone can also keep you safe.
- Avoid Swimming in the Dark- Most sharks feed during the night and because it is dark you are less likely to see if a shark is lurking below your feet.
- Read Shark Warning Signs- Read signs on the beach and take them seriously. If there has been a shark sighting recently you may want to stay out of the water.
- Watch the News- If you are vacationing (or living) in an area prone to shark attacks (see 10 Dangerous Shark Beaches), you should keep up to date on current events.
- Ask the Locals- If you are swimming at a beach without lifeguards, ask a local if the waters are free of sharks.
- Wear Googles- Keep an eye out for sharks when in the water. Remember you are interupting their enviroment- so be aware.
- Pay Attention to Marine Life- If you are surrounded by a school of fish and suddenly they vanish, get out of the water! It could be a sign that a predator is lurking nearby.
I hope this list allows you to relax a little more this vacation. Remember: Sharks may seem big and mean but they don’t want to eat you!
Are you planning on diving with sharks? See PADI FAQ
Beaches Globetrotting: New Owner
Posted on July 19, 2008
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My name is Sacha Pilgrim and I am the proud new owner of Beaches Globetrotting! My plan is to bring this site back to life by posting weekly and displaying pictures of beaches worldwide. I am a frequent traveller and have visited beaches and islands all over the world, so you can look forward to some honest reviews created from my first hand experiences.
If there are any topics you wish to see discussed, please feel free to leave a comment. Happy surfing
Changes at Beaches Globetrotting
Posted on July 13, 2008
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Beaches Globetrotitng will be changing owners. While I hate to see the site and domain leave me, it won’t be neglected with the new blogger like it was under me. The new owner is a good writer I worked with before so this site should prosper.
Where you can follow me:
- World Travel and living costs - BackpackAbility.com, a new site destined to be a travel and living cost index of sorts for prospective travelers.
- Eco Friendly Green News blog - Ecofuss.com is a new site I acquired that covers everything related to green - living, building, energy, government policy, and every other type of news green friendly people are interested in.
- Backpacking Travel - The site that started it al, BudgetGlobetrotting.com. It rocks, and will hopefully still collaborate with this site in the future.
- Madrid Travel Guide - A new simple niche site I threw up recently giving a good overview of traveling to Madrid Spain
- College Gadgets - soon to be a go to place for college gadgets.
- Nick O - my personal website
Buying a Vacation Waterfront Home
Posted on October 31, 2007
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An alternative to constantly traveling to vacation destinations that many travelers choose is purchasing a vacation home. Neeldess to say, most of these vacation homes reside on prime waterfront real estate. Waterfront USA is a site that specializes in finding waterfront real estate for prospective home buyers.
The site is easy to navigate and has a fair amount of listings that home shoppers/vacation enthusiasts could be interested in. You can browse the listings by either a specific body of water, or by state. For example, Florida is obviously a hot vacation destination in the US. So you can hop on over to Florida waterfront homes to find listings of waterfront homes for sale.
So if you’re in the market for a waterfront vacation home, or are just curious, be sure to check out waterfront houses USA
Florida Keys Beach Vacation Guide
Posted on July 10, 2007
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The Florida Keys offer a beach vacation different than vacations to other Florida travel destinations. Traveling to the Florida Keys Beaches for vacation offers travelers a more “laid back” style of travel.
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