Spring is here, which means summer is on its way.Summer is the perfect time to get away with your loved ones. Beach vacations offer great opportunities for family bonding.Ignore the distractions of everyday life, tell the kids to put their phones away and just relax on the beach.Go swimming, build sand castles, toss a ball around, collect sea shells, and go boogie boarding.The following...
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What do you think the sea world is like? Incredible, marvelous, romantic or creepy, terrifying and mysterious? Or maybe a combination of all of these.And who lives there? The deep blue ocean has been extensively studied for decades and decades; yet it remains a mystery in many ways.You know of some of its residents such as sharks, but they are not alone.This is not a surprise considering about...
Few factors can spoil a beach vacation, and one of them certainly is crowds. Being surrounded by a lot of people – which may include screaming kids, hyperactive teens, and beachgoers who play catch and constantly drop the ball near you – is not a relaxing way to spend a day by the sea.This scenario is all too familiar on city shorelines. Even those who love to be out in the sun stay home if...
There was once a time when a passenger on an ocean liner would step out on deck for a breath of fresh air. The exterior deck consisted of life boats, ventilators and some wooden deck chairs scattered along the promenade.Back then, the most outrageous thing on the liner would be a postage-stamp-sized indoor pool.The cruising industry is growing every year and the competition for...
Making vacation plans and getting ready to stoke your wanderlust have been scientifically proven to improve health. An AARP study revealed the benefits of creating a travel bucket list and they include positive physical and mental effects. Just creating such a list motivated people with a sense of hope and gave them something to look forward to.If...
There were more than 1,200 shark attacks in the last decade, although only 95 of them were fatal, according to the Global Shark Attack File, which tracks shark attacks.Between 2008 and 2018, the U.S. had 580 shark attacks, the highest of any country, with 284 of those happening in Florida. The country that had the most attacks after the U.S. is Australia with 256.In many cases, the beaches with...
All cruises can be considered an adventure. But if you are a constant adrenaline-seeker, then you’ll be happy to know that many ships offer activities on and off the ship that will get your excitement level through the roof.It’s all about finding the right mixture of destination and onboard entertainment. You don’t want to be only laying on a lounge,...
