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Karon Beach
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There are many beautiful beaches on Phuket however one of the most popular beaches is Karon beach. This popular Phuket resort area is located a few miles south of Patong beach and is one of the most family friendly beaches on the island.
Karon beach is especially very popular with travelers from Europe and amongst tourists visiting this wonderful Thai travel destination. The beach at Karon is one of the longest and cleanest beaches on the island. Another reason why many families prefer staying at this Phuket beach over for example Patong beach is that there are less beer bars and nightlife venues.
If you are interested in finding out more about this excellent resort area on Phuket then be sure to continue reading this article.
Activities
You will certainly not get bored if you decide to spend your holiday in the Karon beach area.
There are numerous activities and attractions which tourists can enjoy there during their vacation. Along the beach you will find plenty of water sport activities such as parasailing and jet skiing and there are also a large number of dive shops in the town of Karon. If you enjoy shopping then please note that there are many small shops and stores which cater mainly to travelers.
Accommodation
Visitors can choose from all types of accommodation in Karon beach. There are many different types of hotels and resorts located in this Phuket beach area as well as dozens of inexpensive guesthouses. If you are looking for a more luxurious type of accommodation then you could look into holiday rentals. Karon beach is home to a number of beautiful pool villas which tourists can rent for a few days or even several months.
Nightlife
If you are the type of traveler that is visiting Phuket because of its excellent nightlife then perhaps Karon beach would be the wrong place for you to stay during your vacation.
There are no discos there and only a limited number of beer bars. You could take a Tuk Tuk down to Patong beach every night as there are many nightlife venues there and it is only a few miles away.
Restaurants
If you enjoy visiting many different types of restaurants during your vacation and to sample many different types of food then you will feel right at home in Karon beach. There are many different types of excellent restaurants there and some of the best seafood restaurants can be found along the beach road of Karon.
read comments (0)Karwar Beach
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The splendid Karwar beach is named after Karwar town, which is the administrative headquarter of Uttara Kannada district, situated in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is also known as Devbagh beach, which is the most beautiful beach of the region. The unique location of the town is very much responsible for the immense beauty of the place, as it is sandwiched between Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian sea on other side.
The virgin beauty of the sea attracts everyone towards it. The beauty of the sea has even inspired several poets and writers to pen down their imaginations. The great Indian personality – Ravindra
Nath Tagore wrote the beautiful lines in the grace of sea as – ”The sea beach of Karwar is certainly a fit place in which to realize the beauty of nature is not a mirage of imagination, but reflects the joy of the infinite and thus draws us to loose ourselves into it”.
The sea has its pretty importance since ancient time, as it was the major site of sea trade with Arabs, Dutch, French, Portuguese and British. Also the eminent Islamic scholar and traveler ‘Hajji Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta’ passed through this route many times during his travels and excursions.
Karwar sea is the perfect place for the nature lovers, who want to feel the essence of nature. When the sun rays kiss the crystal clear sparkling water and silver sands at seashore, a picturesque sight created, mesmerizes everyone. The magical sunrise and the sunset at the sea is worth watch.
The panoramic surroundings of the sea makes it an appropriate picnic spot and holiday destination as well. The lush green palm tress, dotted all around the beach increase its beauty several times.
If you are more adventurous, then too the beach is a perfect site of diving and snorekelling.
Important Informations:
Nearest Railway Station: Shirwad/Karwar on Konkan railway route.
Nearest Airport: Goa Airport (100 km)
By Road: Karwar is well-connected through Bangalore, Mangalore, Belgaum and Goa via road.
By Sea: Karwar Port
Best Time to Visit: October to May
Incredible Indian Beaches
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Indian beaches are known for its elegance with a slight tinge of difference from the other countries. Tourists from the coastal areas love to hang out at the beach to feel like home. Indian beaches have a lot to offer them. A sense of temptation flow through your body when you spend your time at the Indian beaches .you just can’t resist yourself. It’s a place of a perfect combination of the three air water and sun. The combination of the three in proportion is available only at the beaches. Beaches are the best place to take a sun bath. Beach volleyball is one of the famous games of the world. It’s played and really enjoyed at the Indian beaches. The famous beaches of India are in Goa, Kerela, Tamil Nadu and Orissa.
Many private and government agencies offer packages for a tour to Indian beaches. They are economical, well organized and much to offer. They offer a variety of Indian beach vacation packages which may be recognized on basis of day and night you want to spend at the beach. They charge differently for different beach packages. Beauty of beaches is felt more if you get a chance to stay at the beach. So, there are many beach resorts which offer a complete comfort along with a awesome feeling of spending holidays at the beach. As India is known for its diversity in culture so are the beaches.
There are various online platforms which offer a variety of India beaches holiday packages .These offer a variety of flexible packages which can be selected according to the tourist comfort. Online booking for India beaches tour are offered by many government and private agencies. Various online platforms that offer packages for Indian beaches include lodging, fooding, travelling and many offers a personal guide for the tourists group. Various India beach vacation packages include a trip to famous Indian beaches.
Starting from the west is the anjuna beach in Goa, Dona Paula beach in Goa, Juhu beach in Mumbai and moving towards the southern part include beaches in kerela, Andaman and nicobar islands, Lakshadweep and Orissa like Kovalam beach in Kerela, Gopalpur beach on sea in Orissa. Tour to these beaches is included in the variety of Indiabeach vacation packages. Online booking for India beaches tour has made tour and travel to beaches simple. India beaches vacation packages are offered by many tours and travel companies. They offer a variety of packages in terms of money, in terms of days you want to spend etc. These tours and travel companies who offer India beach vacation packages take care of each and every need of the tourist. Many agencies offer plane tickets too but they take an extra charge applicable accordingly.
Nadeem Saifi has deep interest in writing informative articles on Travel and tourism India. Also given his words to a portal for India beach holidays where one can find info on holidays in beaches of India and Kerala Honeymoon Package.
There are various places for tourists to roam about, out of which a very pleased among them are the beaches. Mostly the tourist from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies etc. are very fond of beaches. There are many famous beaches in India as Marina beach in Chennai, Juhu beach in Maharashtra, Koyalam beach in Kerala, Anjuna beach and Baga beach in Goa and many others. Mainly tourists spend their holiday on beaches in India. Indian Beaches are very famous throughout the world.
Beaches are the lovely natural places where the sun, land, sea and air meet. The combination of these four natures wonders really a miracle. For any beach lover it is nearly impossible to resist himself at these places. When it comes to beach holidays in India we have various choices with us, as the beaches described earlier.
We do find so many natural things around the beaches to see such as seeps and sea stones, under water diving, sea food and many others. If one has experienced the enjoyment of sunbath, I must say it would be a great experience for him or her. The experience of that sand at the beach and that blue water all that is really amazing to spend out the holidays.
We have several sports and water sports that are played on the beaches and in the sea near the beaches only. In sports we have the famous volleyball, on some Indian Beaches this sport is played a lot there are many volleyball lovers who play this game at the beaches. And apart from that disc throw is also the game which is played over there just to enjoy the holidays and spend out the time and feel the experience of the beaches. Now if we talk about the water sports, there is water polo, under water diving.
There are various options of entertainment for a tourist on beaches in India. The food is the key-point which the tourist on beaches likes the most. Most of the famous beaches in India are known for the sea food which is prepared over there. We will find out the enjoyment of drinking coconut water at all the famous beaches in India, or I must at each and every beach in India.
For children there are certain arrangements so that they can not sink in the water, they are provided the tubes so that they should not sink in the water on the beaches. Life guards are always present over there on the beaches to save the lives. Every known beach must be having the life guards over there, which is mandatory by the government of India.
On Indian beaches there are many fun loving activities which are performed as under water diving, those who are expert well they can perform by their own, else who don’t know how to swim no worries for them, they can also do under water diving under the guidance of the experts, though they charges from your pocket for the service they provide but that is really a very fun loving activity.
There are various places for tourists to roam about, out of which a very pleased among them are the beaches. Mostly the tourist from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies etc. are very fond of beaches. There are many famous beaches in India as Marina beach in Chennai, Juhu beach in Maharashtra, Koyalam beach in Kerala, Anjuna beach and Baga beach in Goa and many others. Mainly tourists spend their holiday on beaches in India. Indian Beaches are very famous throughout the world.
Beaches are the lovely natural places where the sun, land, sea and air meet. The combination of these four natures wonders really a miracle. For any beach lover it is nearly impossible to resist himself at these places. When it comes to beach holidays in India we have various choices with us, as the beaches described earlier.
We do find so many natural things around the beaches to see such as seeps and sea stones, under water diving, sea food and many others. If one has experienced the enjoyment of sunbath, I must say it would be a great experience for him or her. The experience of that sand at the beach and that blue water all that is really amazing to spend out the holidays.
We have several sports and water sports that are played on the beaches and in the sea near the beaches only. In sports we have the famous volleyball, on some Indian Beaches this sport is played a lot there are many volleyball lovers who play this game at the beaches. And apart from that disc throw is also the game which is played over there just to enjoy the holidays and spend out the time and feel the experience of the beaches. Now if we talk about the water sports, there is water polo, under water diving.
There are various options of entertainment for a tourist on beaches in India. The food is the key-point which the tourist on beaches likes the most. Most of the famous beaches in India are known for the sea food which is prepared over there. We will find out the enjoyment of drinking coconut water at all the famous beaches in India, or I must at each and every beach in India.
For children there are certain arrangements so that they can not sink in the water, they are provided the tubes so that they should not sink in the water on the beaches. Life guards are always present over there on the beaches to save the lives. Every known beach must be having the life guards over there, which is mandatory by the government of India.
On Indian beaches there are many fun loving activities which are performed as under water diving, those who are expert well they can perform by their own, else who don’t know how to swim no worries for them, they can also do under water diving under the guidance of the experts, though they charges from your pocket for the service they provide but that is really a very fun loving activity.
Top 10 US Beaches
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Every year Dr. Beach makes his predictions for the best beach in the US, an honor that beaches across the country hoard over each other for the entire next year. A label of “Best Beach” drives in tourists and their money, and the title is used to its fullest advertising extent throughout the year. Each year’s winner is forever retired, unfortunately, so a beach will never win the title of best beach more than once.
What makes a best beach? Several factors are used to rate beaches on a sliding 1 to 5 scale, factors such as beach width, material, number of sunny days, lifeguards, rip currents, domestic animals, access, water color, beach shape, and so on. There are 50 factors considered for each beach. Dr. Beach recently released his Top 10 list for 2010, with Cooper Beach in New York topping the list this year.
It would be easy to just skim down Dr. Beach’s list of winners for 2010. Instead, here are some of the beaches that have consistently been in the top ten over the last five years. Some have finally won the big prize and some have not – yet – but all of these beaches are tops.
Beachwalker Park– Kiawah Island, SC
One of Charleston, South Carolina’s gems, Beachwalker Park offers public access to the beach at the southern end of Kiawah Island. Though the area is known for tennis and golf, the park does offer interpretive tours focusing on the plants and wildlife of the island. Kiawah Island is actually a natural barrier island just off shore, and Beachwalker Park is 11 miles of unspoiled beach beauty. A wide boardwalk meanders through the park, beneath oak trees and among the palmettos. Park amenities include a snack bar, picnic area, showers, restrooms, and beach rentals. Visitors to the park can ride their bicycles along the hard-packed sand of the beach or rent a canoe or kayak to explore the tidal inlets throughout the island. Bird lovers should also visit St. Sam’s Inlet and its thousands of birds.
Beachwalker Park first made the list in 2008 in 10th place, followed in 2009 with another 10th place before moving up to 8th place in 2010.
Caladesi Island State Park– Dunedin, FL
Among beaches, Caladesi Island State Park must be one of the most unique. Part of a fabulous one-two state park beach punch in Dunedin (just west of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico), Caladesi can only be reached by ferry from its sister state park, Honeymoon Island, or by private boat. Accessible it is not. Beautiful and peaceful it is. Before being ranked the best beach in 2008, Caladesi had been ranked #2 in 2007 and 2006, and #4 in 2005 and 2004. Obviously this is a great beach! The park is a rookery and wildlife preserve, but it does have a marina where boaters can dock and spend the night. There are wide sandy beaches along the west and north points of the park, picnic areas, a small campground, concession stand, and beach rentals. This is another place where nature lovers will want to rent a kayak and explore the mangrove tunnels around the east side of the park.
Vacationers who might shy away from Florida’s beaches because of the oil spill should know that Caladesi Island and Honeymoon Island are 400 miles south of the oil spill and experts predict that oil may not even touch these beaches because of the loop current around Florida. The beaches here are still sparkling white. Click herefor a live webcam.
Cape Hatteras– Outer Banks, NC
Cape Hatteras, a collection of barrier islands, is a national seashore, earning it considerable protection from development and giving the wildlife a safe place to call home. One of the most recognizable features of Cape Hatteras is its towering lighthouse, the tallest one in the US and one of North Carolina’s most famous landmarks. The park was the first national seashore in the US. It encompasses 24,470 acres and several small fishing villages. Visitors can enjoy outstanding board surfing, superb fishing, beachcombing, historic museums, and of course, the beach.
Cape Hatteras first made Dr. Beach’s list in 2008 in 8th position. It moved up to 7th in 2009 and 4th in 2010. Ocracoke Beach, which is also part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, won best beach in 2007, making it the first winner not located in Hawaii or Florida.
Coopers Beach- Southampton, NY
“Best Beach 2010”. Coopers Beach has been hovering around the top ten for a number of years. In 2006 and 2008 it came in in 4th place, and in 2007 and 2009 it came in in 3rd place. Though it is only officially 500 feet of beach, in actuality it stretches seven miles, showing off white sandy beach and incredible views of mansions along the grass-covered dunes of New York’s “Gold Coast”. The Hamptons are one of three gold coasts in the US, so-called for its famous posh mansions and wealthy residents. Besides an incredible amount of wealth, Southampton offers a beautiful little village for history buffs. It was the first settlement in New York, dating back to 1640. About a mile from the beach rests the cute little church, St. Andrew’s Dune Church, which was once a US Lifesaving Station. The original wood frame building still has its tiffany windows and the architecture is quite interesting. Anyone who plans to visit the beach should know that parking is pricey ($ 30 for non-residents) but an affordable alternative is to park in Southampton and take a short bike ride to the beach.
Coopers Beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day from sunrise to sunset, and has a lifeguard on duty from 10 AM to 5 PM every day. The beach gets very crowded so plan to get there early.
Coronado Beach– San Diego, CA
Take a ferry across the bay to San Diego after a day at the beach. Who doesn’t dream of sunny California vacation? Coronado Beach offers a little something for everyone. If falling asleep in the Pacific sun doesn’t suit you try fishing, bodyboarding, surfing, or swimming. Like so many California beaches, Coronado Beach has it all. That’s one reason it has been in the top ten beaches list since 2004. With a steady climb in the rankings, don’t be surprised to see it #1 in the next year or two.
Visitors in the early winter will get a treat – migrating whale sightings. In the summer, rent a bicycle to explore the trail south of Hotel Del Coronado. The island on which Coronado is located houses a naval base so there is a strong military presence, but the community also has small town restaurants and boutiques. The beach offers fire rings, restrooms, free parking in some areas, showers, lifeguards, and even an off-leash area for the dogs.
Fort De Soto Park– St. Petersburg, FL
One of Florida’s premier beaches, Fort De Soto Park marries beautiful beaches with natural treasures and interesting historical features. The park is a county park located just southwest of St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area, and 1,136 acres is the largest park in the county park system. It is made up of five interconnected islands and includes nature trails for hiking, canoe trails, two beaches including a dog beach, two fishing piers, an 11-dock boat ramp, concession stands, parts of the original fort, restrooms, and 238 camp sites.
Construction of the fort began in 1898, with the fort officially named Fort De Soto in 1900. The mortar battery and quartermaster storehouse (now a museum) still stand. The park was on Dr. Beach’s top ten list seven times before hitting #1 in 2005. The park has also been named America’s Best Beach two years in a row by Trip Advisor – in 2008 and 2009.
Hamoa Beach– Maui, HI
On the list of top beaches, Hamoa Beach is likely the most primitive. Beachgoers must park on the street above the beach and walk down stairs to it. The beach itself is small and can be crowded on weekends. With sea cliffs surrounding the small bay where the beach is located, and with lush plants and trees surrounding it, the beach has an air of privacy and seclusion. Hamoa amenities include snorkeling, swimming, bodyboarding, surfing, and diving. There are restrooms and picnic facilities, but no lifeguard. Though the tiny coconut-laden island of Alau is just offshore, this bay has no fringing reefs so there is often high surf. Hamoa Beach has been voted one of Hawaii’s favorite beaches and has been on Dr. Beach’s top ten for several years.
Hanalei Bay – Kaua’i, HI
Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on Kaua’i Island and has nearly two miles of beach. The town of Hanalei is located about midpoint along the bay and the Wai’oli River empties into the bay. During the summer the waters of the bay are glass-flat, perfect for paddle boarding, swimming, and sailing. Boats anchor in the bay while sailors and other boaters enjoy the smooth waters. In the winter the surf kicks up and Hanalei Bay becomes a favorite surfing spot. There are only two reefs within Hanalei Bay, at either end of the bay so snorkeling is not a popular activity. There are can strong currents as well, especially in the winter. However, the bay is surrounded by mountains giving beachgoers beautiful vistas of calm waters in the bay and lush vegetation in the mountains. The beach is wide and sandy, an excellent place for a family to spend a lazy weekend.
Hanalei Bay topped Dr. Beach’s top ten list in 2009, becoming Hawaii’s 12th #1 beach in 19 years. Prior to 2009, Hanalei Bay was #2 in 2008 and #4 in 2007.
Main Beach – East Hampton, NY
Located in the small village of East Hampton (which dates back 300 years), this area is steeped in history. Much of the architecture and historic farmhouses from that era are still present. In addition the village values its conservation efforts. The wide sandy beach adjoins a conservation easement and is surrounded by sand dunes and mansions. Actors and actresses often visit Main Beach as do many of the wealthy residents of nearby villages. Main Beach, like Coopers Beach, is in The Hamptons, after all. Parking in East Hampton is not easy (nor cheap) and tickets for parking without a parking permit can be high. The best way to get around the village and to the beach is on bicycle.
Siesta Beach – Sarasota, FL
Crescent Beach on Siesta Key (also known as Siesta Beach) has some of the finest, whitest sand in the world. Sand collectors flock to this beach to collect a little of her treasure. The beach is several hundred yards wide and shaped like a crescent. Offshore on one end a collection of coral reefs and natural caves makes for excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities. Back on the beach, visitors can enjoy the calm warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, lay back in the sand while reading a book, have a picnic, or enjoy any number of other activities such as beach volleyball or a game of Frisbee. Families flock to this beach for the multitude of things to do as well as the quaint village nearby which offers bed and breakfasts, seafood restaurants and boutiques.
Siesta Beach was #2 on Dr. Beach’s list in 2009 and 2010. In 2008 it was #3, making a huge jump from its #10 spot in 2007.
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Dr. Beach 2010 Top 10
Dr. Beach Previous Top 10 Lists
Clifton Beach
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As the up market Clifton beach apartments attest, Clifton is one of the most affluent suburbs in Cape Town. It is an exclusive residential area and some of the most expensive houses are found in this location. Many of the apartments in Clifton are located on the high cliffs in order to take advantage of the vast views of the Atlantic Ocean. Many of the Clifton apartments are rented out to visitors, especially during the summer months. Visitors will find the Clifton rental will almost certainly be designed around the views, with large windows and often ample veranda’s.
Visitors staying in one of these Clifton apartments for rent will soon find that the area is known for its set of 4 beaches, which are a favorite of both locals and tourists alike.
The beaches are named Clifton 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, all share the same silky, soft sand and are separated by large granite boulders. After a few visits to the beaches, visitors will soon be able to spot these very boulders as the backdrop to many advertisements and fashion spreads, as they are an interesting space allowing for the models to drape themselves over the boulders in various positions.
One of the great perks of Clifton’s four beaches is that they are protected when the South Easterly wind blows. The South Easterly wind is referred to as the Cape Doctor by the locals, for its ability to blow the smog out of Cape Town and into the sea, but when it blows, it tends to blow quite strong, often ruining the experience of another beach.
There is a fifth beach, called Moses, which is located before 1st beach, but it disappears and reappears as the sand is washed in and out with the seasons.
If you are planning to stay in one of the fabulous rentals Clifton has to offer, be sure to check out one of Cape Towns gems, the Clifton beaches.
Florida is a very much famous for its beautiful beaches. In Florida there arebest florid beaches like Daytona Beach, Miami south beach, Palm Beach, Pensacola beach, Vero Beach, Venice beach, Sarasota beach, Clearwater beach, caladesi island state park beach and Clearwater beach are ten of Florida’s favorite and most frequented beaches. The travour has supported this top 10 beaches are best Florida beaches so before visiting any other beaches you and your family give visit to this beaches and enjoy your holiday. All beaches in Florida are good, so no strict ranking is practical. Going to best Florida beaches is a worth putting your money and time. First beach Daytona Beach, is the most famous beach among best Florida beaches. It is 23 miles long. It is most favorite with the locals, the reason is from driving to cycling and camping is possible on this beach. So you won’t just enjoy the beauty but you can also try the new things which you have not experienced yet. Palm Beach is situated in the Palm Beach country, Florida (USA). The distance is 15 minutes northwest of the city of Palm beach. Golf is a generally people play on the beach.
Pensacola beach is very much popular in youth, teenagers, and school going children. It is a hangout and chill out zone for young people. Don’t think that it is only good for youth, as men and women of all ages come to the beach for surfing and swimming. Panama City beach is a next best beach among best beachesof Florida. It is very amazing beach, where you can enjoy the golf besides the common beach stuff, such as swimming, cycling, roller skating. Vero is another best vacation beach in Florida. It is located in south Florida’s Gold Coast as well as it is a famous as the state’s best small town. The sand quality of this beach is fabulous. You will not only found roaming on beach but also the strolling, surfing, scuba.
Venice beach and Sarasota beach in Florida are both elegant stretches of soft velvety sand, when you will walk on the sand you’ll feel of soft velvety carpet. If you want to spend your vacation on crowd free place then Venice Beach Florida is the only option. Attractive things on this beach are shining sand shores and pristine blue water. It is very much favorable for tourist because there are number of restaurants and shopping centers which make Venice a tourist friendly beach. If you going with family on vacation then; there are several facilities like playgrounds and lifeguards to keep your children safe. It is an extensive public beach for free parking, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. Clearwater beach is another youth’s demanding beach. It is well known hangout place for volleyball sessions, Jet Ski rentals and sand caste building. Miami Beach is located on south Florida; it is very hot favorite beach of all. the sizzling Sharon stone, the muscular Sylvester Stallone, Wesley snipes, Marisa Tomei, Angelica Houston are just some Hollywood actors who have appeared in films shot in South beach Florida in recent years. These are the best beaches of Florida.