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Those of us needing a bit of peace and quiet this festive season will be looking for places to escape to away from the bustling crowds of the city and this picturesque village could be ideal.

Council vote on buried seawall works

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

There is no limit on age or ability, but surf lifesaving volunteers are desperately needed to keep people safe.

The Apple Inn in Lucker has added four shepherds' huts to its existing accommodation offer

The Fat Badger at Budle Bay was named one of the UK's best seaside hotels, lodges and beach houses by Guardian Travel

It’s not Teahupo’o or Bells Beach, but the World Surf League-endorsed wave pool on Melbourne’s outskirts might just be the future of surfing.

It’s not uncommon to spot deer on California’s Monterey Peninsula, but it is quite rare to see the animals strolling along the beach and playing in the ocean.

Overall, 25 of 26 bathing waters around our coast met strict standards, with the highest ever number being classed as 'Excellent'