North Carolina may be most widely known for the tranquil shores of it’s picturesque beaches. The coast of North Carolina covers over three hundred miles of pristine beaches, wetlands and marshes. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the coast of the Tarheel state. From the historic lighthouses, museums, golf courses and fishing piers – a vacation to one of North Carolina’s many beaches will be enjoyable for everyone in your family.
The Outer Banks: The Outer Banks is the 200 mile string of barrier islands that stretch from the south east corner of Virginia to roughly half the North Carolina coast. The Outer Banks are a popular vacation destination, with it’s vast beach front and temperate climate.
The Crystal Coast: The Crystal Coast stretches roughly 85 miles and extents from Cape Lookout National Seashore, it includes 56 miles of protected beaches. This location is perfect for families, diving and fishing are two of the major activities for visitors to the area. The beaches are a sandy white, and the water is a beautiful crystal blue.
New Hanover Beaches: Home to the popular Kure Beach and Cape Fear, the stretch of land known as New Hanover Beach is roughly 15 miles south of Wilmington. The population of the surrounding areas is very small. So you can expect your vacation to any of the New Hanover Beaches to be very quiet and secluded. This is perfect for a weekend getaway.
Brunswick Beaches: Located in Brunswick County – the Brunswick Beaches communities are also small and somewhat isolated. Bald Head Island is the most recognizable of the all the beaches as the 1989 hit film, Weekend at Bernie’s was filmed there. Cars aren’t allowed on Bald Head Island – and the population of the village is under two hundred people. But don’t let that keep you away. Bald Head island provides a peaceful getaway perfect for families and couples in search of a relaxing time.
If you are looking for an affordable beach vacation you should definitely include at least one of the beaches along the North Carolina coast on your list.
By: Bella H
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March 9th, 2010Travel to Goa and Live Up Your Dream Vacation
February 11th, 2010
Goa – a small and most frequented place on the western coast of India – was always an easily accessible place by sea. Hippies arrived here in 1960s, and rested on the picturesque beaches. These white sandy beaches were the hot spots for their camping, parties and adventure sports. They called the place – a Tourist Paradise. Since ten, Goa has witnessed a number of races, religions and cultures of different countries and continents.
The multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle of this ‘Queen of the Beaches’ invited a number of dynasties, of which the Portuguese ruled here for over 450 years. Being impressed by the rich culture and hospitality of Goa, they made the state rich in architectural splendors like temples, churches and old houses. Today Goa has something or the other for almost all kinds of tourists belonging to different age groups and even different tastes.
If you are a nature lover, the place will definitely leave you mesmerized with its excellent palm-coconut fringed beaches, white sands, crashing sea waves, and beautiful Sahyadri Hills in the backdrop.
Party lovers will fall in love with the Trans Parties in night and the fire camps. The place, being addicted to festivities, showcases various colorful outfits and serves a wide range of lip smacking seafood delicacies like – prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs, lobsters etc.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can indulge in various activities like parasailing, paragliding, surfing, water-scootering, jet skiing etc. under the guidance of trainers or the experts.
Life in Goa revolves round the beaches, which are classified as – crowded beaches, party beaches, adventure beaches and isolated beaches. Almost all the beaches have superb location for relaxing vacations. And if you are religious minded person, every beach has a temple or a church in the vicinity.
By: Sanjog KR
