For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.
In the free and easy days of summer, the quest for a great American beach town like Boca Grande, Fla., is a national passion. Beach towns are a mainstay of the hot months, a beacon for countless citizens looking for a reprieve from the daily grind. The Great American beach town, apart from being idle as all get out, is also resolutely democratic, conscious that the sand belongs to all. These spots serve as emblems of our God-given right to get too much sun and to eat tasty—if nutritionally unfortunate—fried food.
So get that beach chair and cooler ready—and prepare for the simple pleasures of summer at one of these classic retreats  … Details
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Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 19 April, 2010 : – -Â A company over the weekend introduced its new shark bite repellent anklet at the Boards and Waves Expo in Cocoa Beach. The anklet, made by Repel Sharks, LLC, is made of a series of magnets and attractive beads that fits like a piece of jewelry, but repels sharks.
“The magnets interfere with the shark’s sensory abilities,” said Bob Millings of Repel Sharks. “The shark’s electrosense, located in its nose, detects the electrical currents produced by the magnetic fields, creating a repellent response.”  … Details
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Raw, unpretentious and hedonistic, Indonesia’s Gili Trawangan is the sort of magical island Ibiza used to be
I’ve been visiting Ibiza for years, captivated by its bohemian character, music scene and relaxed cosmopolitan vibe. I liked the island so much I wrote the original Rough Guide to Ibiza, a wonderful, intoxicating and exhausting project that must rank as about as much fun as you can have on planet Earth in the name of a job.
But times have changed and my love for the White Isle has faded as bling has replaced boho and the club scene has become increasingly predictable. It has also become  … Details
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