Those looking for tranquility can find it in a little beach town on the Caribbean side of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This beach is best for surfing rather than swimming as the currents are strong but that does not interfere with using the beach for your yoga routines, walking under beautiful sunsets or simple feeling […]
An hour north of Sidney Australia, there is a suburb where relaxation is the sound of the ocean, a mecca for surfers and a holiday for sunbathers. One hundred years ago Shelly Beach was a haven for boat owners, Providing protection from winds and seas from the south. What’s also changed is the hillside, which in […]
Categories: Beaches, Culture, La Playa, Outdoors, Sand, Travel
Escaping the city after work, or on the weekend is a must. But for anyone addicted to the feeling of salt sticking to your skin, and sand to your feet finding a great beach amongst the concrete jungle is an absolute necessity. Here are some amazing places to go for a dip, along with some […]
Placencia is а gorgeous emerald peninsula in southern Belize with 16 miles of sandy beaches. Тhе Caribbean Sea is to the East and the charming Placencia lagoon lies to the West over lооkіng the mountains on the mainland. Placencia is essentially divided іntо twо parts: South of the airstrip and north of the airstrip. Тhе […]
Although Sydney is often considered the concrete jungle of Australia, what lies just minutes past the Sydney Opera House is truly an iconic sight. Sydney is home to some of the greatest beaches in all of Australia, including Darling Harbour and if you’re looking to leave the chaos of the city and relax on the […]
Once а quiet, picturesque fishing village, discovered bу thе Spanish Andres Niño іn 1523, іs nоw оnе оf thе mоst visited destinations bу foreigners аnd locals іn thе country. Тhе city оf San Juan del Sur hаs аlmоst еvеrуthіng: hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, language schools, а post office, а central park, а municipal market, а […]
This little known archipelago located off the south-east coast of Africa to the east of Mozambique and north-west of Madagascar. Annexed by the French over the course of the 19th century, three of the islands – Grande Comore, Mohéli and Anjouan – obtained independence in 1975; Mayotte, the fourth island, has remained a French territory. […]
Gold Coast, Australia As a child, the Gold Coast was a familiar name to my wife. Her friends in school often had their vacation there and somehow she associated it with theme parks and over-commercialized tourist attractions. She was clearly wrong. Having just spent a week on the Gold Coast in Australia’s Queensland, I’ve come […]
Categories: Beaches, community, Culture, La Playa, People, Travel
You don’t always need suitcases full of cash to enjoy the Caribbean Sea. Cradled in its western corner lie a number of idyllic island groups that are surprisingly easy on the pocket. Scattered off the remote southeastern coast of Panama, the refreshingly undeveloped San Blas Islands are the ultimate castaway fantasy. The stunning archipelago is […]
A peaceful escape awaits” at this eco-hideaway on 300 jungle acres between Dangriga and Placencia. Opened in 2002 by an Italian businessman, Kanantik, which means “to take care” in Mayan Mopan, is four miles from the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (a jaguar preserve) and a short boat ride from the world’s second-largest barrier reef. The […]
