You see, I do not necessarily care for the blistering hot days southern Florida is known for. I enjoy the beach the most when it is cooler; especially when it has just rained. I sit back in my beach chair and look up to the sky. The clouds create a pleasant, refreshing blanket from the hot sun. I take a deep breath and, I can smell the rain that has just fallen. Now, the clouds are breaking and letting little slivers of sunlight shine threw. The new sun seems to change the color of everything. The sand is a bright white with speckles of glittering shells. The ocean is a deep shade of aqua with the sunlight glistening over it. This is…
Daytona Beach is the ultimate destination for spring breakers and tourists all around the world. The 23 miles of soft, drivable, white sand is what gives Daytona the title of “The World’s Most Famous Beach.” Daytona is a luxury for all; weather you’re in town for the thrill of NASCAR, the rush of thousands of bikers during Bike Week, or even a peaceful drive down the sand of the Atlantic Ocean, your expectations of “the perfect vacation” will not disappoint.…
These beaches are great for romantic moonlit walks along the shore. But, that is not all that there is to do there. The weather in this area of Florida is semi-tropical, which is ideal a multitude of beach activities including surfing, fishing, sunbathing, These beaches are a bit further off the beaten path, so they are often quiet and lacking in a lot of boisterous activity. If you are looking for a beach where you can just kick back, relax and spend some quality time with your loved ones, then you will want to target these…
Bora Bora is easily said to be the most beautiful place on Earth. It is full of white, sandy beaches but also some very mountainous terrain. Some of the most interesting things about Bora Bora is its origin, geography of the island, and other great facts (“Bora-Bora”).…
Florida is the southeastern most U.S. state, with the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It has hundreds of miles of beaches. The city of Miami is known for its Latin-American cultural influences and notable arts scene, as well as its nightlife, especially in upscale South Beach. Orlando is famed for theme parks, including Walt Disney World.…
• Americans would pay debts to British merchants and honor Loyalists claims for property that were confiscated during the war.…
A fine strip of coral reefs, sand bars, and barrier islands lies in the Atlantic Ocean, slightly offshore from Florida’s mainland. Lagoons, rivers, bays, and lakes rest among much of this strip and Florida’s mainland. Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades cover most of southern Florida. Water conceals much of this region, particularly throughout the rainy months.…
Despite the several hurricanes that have occurred in Florida the past couple years, I think it's safe to say that Florida can also be a pleasant place to live. With its mostly sunny weather, friendly disposition, and many exciting attractions, Florida almost doesn't seem like the type of place to have such horrific weather at times. I, personally, even after knowing so many good qualities about the sunshine state, still am not convinced that Florida would be a nice place to live.…
What a unique spot of geography that the Tampa Bay Area truly is. It is a peninsula that is attached to a larger peninsula (which would be the state of Florida) with a huge natural harbor. The Tampa Bay Area also rests along the warm Gulf of Mexico that holds rich and diverse Ecology. These factors bring many advantages to living in Tampa Bay Area when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, especially outdoor water activities. One has instant access and many options when deciding to pursue relaxing or action packed outdoor water activities here. Fishing and kayaking are a couple examples I will use to highlight the advantages this unique geography offers year around. All the while weather hardly impeding upon this fun!…
Some things on this earth are just magical. To some it may be the beach at sunset, to others it may be as simple as the drive to work in the morning. For me that place is Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts.…
Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? Quinn darted up the escalator, pushing shoppers aside to get to the top. Her mind raced. She looked in every direction. North was plus size, east was designer wear, West children and baby, South intimates and maternity. Plus size seemed obvious so she went north.…
There is no way for me to articulate the mesmerizing beauty of watching the sunrise from above the clouds. I brought a piece of the beauty with me. Our first two days in Germany were spent in Berlin. They don't tell you when you witness the Berlin Wall in person…
The voices of the glistening blue sea will obliterate your stressful mind. When I felt like I was going through a midlife crisis, I grabbed my flip flops, swim trunks, tank top, sunscreen, and lounge chair; while heading towards the Pensacola Beach. A person will be amazed by what they see, hear, feel, smell, and taste at the beach. Although, tourist attractions in Pensacola are marvelous, they’re well-known for having refreshing seafood.…
The, enclosed, beach is silent. The bright ball blinds you as it emerges; it rises like a yellow lollipop on the distant horizon. Crashing against the shore, small waves wash the night's debris onto the land. Untouched golden sand covers the floor as far as your eyes can see. Soothing, a gentle sea breeze rustles through your hair.…
Some people enjoy vacationing at the beach. The warm climate is one of the biggest selling points when deciding on a beach vacation. You can enjoy warm weather activities like swimming picnicking or volleyball. Or you can just completely relax. Lay out in the sand with your feet in the water and a cold beverage, soaking up the sunshine. Beach vacations are usually most prominent in towns and cities geared towards tourists, which are packed with things to do like restaurants and shopping.…