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These Beach Towns Are the Safest Spots in the US This Summer

Low crime rates, accessible medical care and calm conditions make these coastal destinations perfect for a stress-free getaway.

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Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer

James Kusitino, who recently signed a team rider deal with surfwear brand Former, puts his success down to the opening up of the Cloudbreak wave

The Guardian - AU

I’m obsessed with snorkelling in Scotland: starfish below, sea eagles overhead – and it really isn’t that cold

Developing snorkelling trails is part of my job, but I never tire of the teeming underwater life and seeing some of the least crowded parts of Britain’s coast

The Guardian - UK

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‘Unlike anywhere else in Britain’: in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly

Whales and dolphins may have proved elusive, but the islands off Cornwall cannot fail to impress with their subtropical plants and Caribbean-like beaches

The Guardian - UK

‘A delightful slice of unhurried life’: readers’ favourite European islands

Lesser-known isles, from a quieter alternative to Capri, to a gem in the heart of Helsinki and the smallest of Ireland’s Aran Islands

The Guardian - UK

Best bodyboards for kids to have fun and improve confidence in the water

Discover the top bodyboards for kids to make beach trips more exciting this summer

Evening Standard

Shark bites surfer’s leg in bloody attack off Canary Island’s coast

After attacking his board, the shark sunk his teeth into the surfer’s leg, leaving behind two wounds

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Spain fears for the future of Barcelona’s disappearing beaches

Climate change is eroding the man-made beaches surrounding Barcelona

The Independent UK

Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland

See why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is the best in Scotland and maybe even in the world.

The National (Scotland)

Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite

Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section

The Guardian - AU

Country diary: A trio of butterflies mingle in the shingle

Hayling Island, Hampshire: A profusion of sea kale on the beach has attracted the attention of three small whites – two males competing for the attention of a female

The Guardian - UK

This 'spectacular' cliff-backed beach is the best for seeing sunsets in Scotland

See why this 'spectacular' rocky beach near a lovely coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway is Scotland's best place for seeing sunsets.

The National (Scotland)

Full list of designated bathing waters as Scotland sees another heatwave

With Scotland seeing another heatwave, Scots are likely looking for places to cool down ...

The National (Scotland)

Dinghies at dawn and a determination to arrive: on the French coast waiting to cross to UK

Around Gravelines and Dunkirk there is danger, profound squalor and a human spirit that overpowers the politics

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Police investigating mass brawl on Bournemouth beach release CCTV

Dorset Police says a girl and a number of officers were injured in the incident

The Independent UK

The best beaches in Mauritius for white sand, swaying palms and clear-blue waters

Boasting beauty and variety, choose from the many beaches dotted around the island of Mauritius for a day at the beach

The Guardian - UK

‘If you hear your town is scum all the time that sinks in’: the young people in Blackpool refusing to be written off

The seaside resort has become a byword for coastal deprivation but its youth say there’s a world of creativity bubbling under the surface

The Independent UK

Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend

Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark sightings on Friday

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The Guardian - UK

‘Dizzying coastal paths, quiet beaches and dolphins’: readers’ highlights of the UK coastline

Fishing villages, lighthouses, seabirds and beachside cafes star in our tipsters’ favourite spots from Derry to Cornwall

The Independent UK

‘Beaches will be open’: How cities are keeping July 4 swimmers safe from a ‘Jaws’ nightmare

A woman in New York has already been bitten by a shark this summer.

AAP

Coastal erosion inaction has home owners on brink

Years after severe coastal erosion forced home evacuations residents of a beachside town say they have been failed by state and local governments.

The Independent UK

High bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4

Some celebrants of July 4 may be saddened to find their local beaches have been closed over bacteria in the water

Fashion Times

The Best Wedding Guest Dresses for Beach Ceremonies From Flowing Maxis to Slip Silhouettes

We made sure to include a wide range of price tags since you may also have to buy a plane ticket to attend beach nuptials.

Radio France Internationale

Ocean campaigners hail French move to snuff out cigarette butt pollution

A sweeping ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces is expected to help stub out the scourge of cigarette butts – France’s most common form of litter – from beaches, parks and bus stops.

Evening Standard

Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

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