beaches

Here’s the weather you can expect at the most photo-worthy beaches this summer

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Here’s the weather you can expect at the most photo-worthy beaches this summer

A swim retailer crunched the numbers and found the most Instagrammable beaches across the U.S., hopefully putting an end to your fear of missing out. So grab the towel and beach chair and hit the sand for your summer vacation. Florida and California populate most of the top 20 beaches. But Washington, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia also snuck in there.  SwimOutlet identified 250 of the most popular beaches … Read more

Man walking his dog unearths unexpected discovery on the beach

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Man walking his dog unearths unexpected discovery on the beach

A man walking his dog in the United Kingdom inadvertently helped archaeologists and geologists make surprising discoveries at a local beach, officials say. Northumberland Coast National Landscape officials published a blog post about the recent discoveries last week. The dog walker was on a stroll at Foxton Bay in Northumberland, located in North East England, when he spotted unusual … Read more

Dangers of taking Ozempic to get ‘beach body ready’ revealed by top doc

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Dangers of taking Ozempic to get ‘beach body ready’ revealed by top doc

‘Tis the season for emergency room visits after inappropriately using Ozempic to lose weight for the summer. “Drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy should only be used by people prescribed them for obesity or diabetes,” Stephen Powis — the national medical director of NHS England, the country’s publicly funded healthcare system — urged last week at … Read more

You’ll soon need a reservation to swim at this popular beach — it’s the latest in a global effort to get mass tourism under control

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You’ll soon need a reservation to swim at this popular beach — it’s the latest in a global effort to get mass tourism under control

Son of a beach. One of the nation’s most scenic swimming holes is pushing back against mass tourism by requiring visitors to make reservations at peak times this summer. Sand Harbor State Park on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe is rolling out the concept as a way to “reduce traffic congestion” on local roads … Read more

These are America’s 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches, organization says

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These are America’s 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches, organization says

The Surfrider Foundation just released its list of the top 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches in America during 2023. At two beaches, every sample taken throughout the year exceeded state health standards. The organization set up the Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) which sampled water at 567 different sites across beaches, oceans, estuaries and freshwater creeks throughout the U.S. They … Read more

The most dangerous beaches in the US revealed in new study

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The most dangerous beaches in the US revealed in new study

Beaches along the U.S. coast will soon see a surge in visitors now that we’ve officially entered the start of meteorological summer, but there are plenty of dangers lurking that could turn your peaceful day under the warm sun into a nightmare. Experts at Simmrin Law recently looked into different criteria, such as hurricane strikes, shark attacks and surf zone fatalities (such as rip currents) to come up … Read more

Sharks can forecast hurricanes weeks ahead, experts suggest — here’s how

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Sharks can forecast hurricanes weeks ahead, experts suggest — here’s how

Sink your teeth into this bit of news. Sharks may be more useful than meteorologists when it comes to long-term hurricane forecasting, experts say — and the clues can be found in their migration patterns. Like dogs and birds before a thunderstorm, sharks who smell trouble will typically move en masse into deeper waters weeks in … Read more

This secret Maldives alternative is even more luxurious

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This secret Maldives alternative is even more luxurious

Why do Americans go to the Maldives when they could stay in the Caribbean? Why do we suffer grueling flights, dizzying jet lag and prices known to rattle pacemakers for what amounts to a holiday in the sun? We also have sun. Florida has sun. The US Virgin Islands have sun. The answer, whether we … Read more

I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

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I’m an ER doctor — don’t bring these 5 foods to the beach

He’s not so shore about your holiday menu. An emergency room doctor is sharing the five foods he would never bring to the beach for fear of food poisoning — cold cuts, fresh salads, anything with mayo, raw meat, and pre-cut fruits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people get sick … Read more

This Italian beach town wants you to get married there — naked

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This Italian beach town wants you to get married there — naked

Something borrowed, something nude. Nudist couples hoping to celebrate their nuptials au naturel have an open invitation from officials in at least one beautiful Italian coastal destination. Is Benas beach, located halfway up Sardinia’s west coast, is already famous for its tan line-free tanning opportunities. Soon it will also allow nude weddings, according to CNN. … Read more

Why do sharks swim so close to shore? Scientists have finally discovered the answer

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Why do sharks swim so close to shore? Scientists have finally discovered the answer

Summer’s almost here — and so are the sharks. For years, shark sightings close to beaches and shallow waters have become more common as many sun soakers have been subject to unfortunate run-ins with the apex predator. Now, heading into the Memorial Day Weekend kickoff to summer, new research from Padaro Beach — a gorgeous, … Read more

How to stay safe this summer when drinking alcohol at the beach

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How to stay safe this summer when drinking alcohol at the beach

As the weather warms and the days lengthen, many among us head to the nearest body of water — and reach for the booze when we get there. Be it a beer, a seltzer, a shot of warm whiskey, or a poolside margarita, few things sound as enticing as unwinding under the sun with a … Read more

Your beach is home to sand, surf and deadly germs — beware of these bacteria

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Your beach is home to sand, surf and deadly germs — beware of these bacteria

If you want your health to be shipshape this summer — you should be aware of the dangerous germs you could be exposed to at the beach. As oceans begin heating up during the summer months, the water can become a breeding ground for an array of nasty diseases. Last week, a South Carolina man … Read more

Madonna’s biggest-ever concert transforms Rio’s Copacabana beach into massive dance floor for 1.6 million people

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Madonna’s biggest-ever concert transforms Rio’s Copacabana beach into massive dance floor for 1.6 million people

Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans. It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London. The “Queen of Pop” began the … Read more

How much are last-minute BeachLife Festival tickets to see Sting, Incubus?

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How much are last-minute BeachLife Festival tickets to see Sting, Incubus?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The tide is high and the jams are nigh. From May 3-5, the annual BeachLife Festival is returning to Redondo Beach, CA’s Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for … Read more

Top 25 US beaches revealed — 2 surprising NYC spots made the list

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Top 25 US beaches revealed — 2 surprising NYC spots made the list

Shorely they can’t be serious. Travel & Leisure released its list of the “25 Best Beaches in the USA.” Although two unlikely New York City entries made the cut, the coastal gem of Long Island — constantly in the conversation of the nation’s nicest beaches — was snubbed. Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Rockaway Beach in … Read more

Fish orgies taking over California beaches during full moon — the strange reason why revealed

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Fish orgies taking over California beaches during full moon — the strange reason why revealed

Is this the ultimate sex on the beach? Millions of fish called grunions have descended upon California beaches to throw their annual orgy under the full moon. “Looked like some post-apocalyptic marine ‘Mad Max,’” one citizen scientist wrote while describing the carnal congregations, the BBC reported. This eyewitness is one of many volunteer researchers who … Read more

Tiny homes the next wave in Caribbean luxury — the only thing that’s big is the $609/night pricetag

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Tiny homes the next wave in Caribbean luxury — the only thing that’s big is the 9/night pricetag

These tiny homes come at a not so tiny price. A popular Caribbean resort is expanding almost overnight, putting up 52 futuristic modular homes with oceanfront views that it hopes will rent out for top dollar. Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino on the island of Curacao will be unveiling the 377-square-foot pods on the sands … Read more

Six little-known US beach laws that will shock you

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Six little-known US beach laws that will shock you

Beaches are a place of relaxation, fun and, in some cases, strange laws. In a general sense, a lot of beaches follow the same basic rules.  Don’t litter. Leave your furry friend home.  No glass containers or bottles.  Some beaches around the United States have more specific laws for visitors to keep in mind.  Here are … Read more

Take it Belize-y: This island resort is the most private in the Caribbean

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Take it Belize-y: This island resort is the most private in the Caribbean

Sometimes you want to go where nobody knows your name, and a tiny private island where you can stay incognito for a while might be just what’s called for.  Enter Cayo Espanto: Not even a speck on the map, this exclusive, all-inclusive resort sits 3 miles off the coast of San Pedro, on the peninsula of Belize.  … Read more