What's your #1 reason? Nov 10, 2009
Keep up to date on the sun and sand. Reason #7: Crafts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mission Bay Jetty Repair Project Under Way Nov 3, 2009
Mission Bay is a favorite among boaters, surfers and anyone who wants to take in the sun and sand. However, most people don't realize there is a danger that lies beneath. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Early-season Caribbean savings from $97/night Oct 29, 2009
Escape for less to Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, and more. These 12 cruise itineraries make the most of your time and money. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Home sweet home Sep 21, 2009
"I've got that to look forward to booking now. I've got to find somewhere hopefully hot and exotic. But I've had enough of seeing sun and sand to be honest - but I'm sure I can make an allowance and go somewhere else.". Mrs Roberts, a classroom assistant, added: "We are thinking about Egypt or the Maldives - but I've only got one week off from work. "We all feel the same feelings - married or unmarried. (BBC News -- UK)
Cuba works to become ecotoursim destination Sep 18, 2009
"We will always be a sun and sand destination," he said. "But we want to diversify. Eco-tourism is the future.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Capping the season in Capitola Sep 17, 2009
My plan was to enjoy some sun and sand but to first pick up a few items that would get me in the summer spirit. Fueled with a cheese slice from Pizza My Heart (a pizza counter that offers a slice and a T-shirt for $5 - the solution to no-shirt-no-service crowd), I wandered to Capitola Avenue, the two blocks of the neatly kept Village with most of the shops offering crafts, upscale fashions, jewelry, New Age crystals and surf-beach gear. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Holy Cross Hospital now has a new boss Sep 12, 2009
When it comes to the sun and sand Fritz is no stranger ... Give me the sun and sand and Im happy, Holy Cross Hospitals new chief executive officer Wanona Winnie Fritz said ... Give me the sun and sand and Im happy, said Fritz. (Nogales International, AZ)
Waves pick up for late surfers Sep 6, 2009
While the Mercers enjoyed the sun and sand, their 19-year-old son, David, tested the waves and enjoyed the competition. "It looks very good," Mercer said. (Florida Today)
Sun and sand in the city Sep 1, 2009
Three New York water taxi stops offer sun and sand for a bargain ... But in New York, the urban tribe of sun and sand worshippers is still hitting the beach: Water Taxi Beach. (CNN -- Travel)
Panel ponders lifting pet ban on beaches Aug 13, 2009
Residents such as Susan Spencer, Ormond Beach, disagreed, saying it saddens her that she must trek to another county to enjoy the Florida sun and sand with pets. She understood the reasons behind the pet ban on Volusia's beaches when the rule was adopted in the late 1970's, she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Shocking new low for Indian advertising Jul 29, 2009
Maybe its a rare display of camaraderie, one thought, where the industry genuinely is celebrating a win by fellow creative and any conspiracy theories were immediately forgotten in the revelry that followed in the land of sun and sand. It probably would have stayed that way had we, at BE, not decided to do a story on small agencies, where we wanted to feature Abhishek Sawant as one of the new emerging creative hotshops. (India Times)
Sun and sand are calling Jul 25, 2009
9:50 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009. Labor Day is only 42 days away, so if you haven t gotten to the beach yet this summer, what are you waiting for. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Top 25 for rich singles Jul 14, 2009
When you've had your fill of sun and sand, stop by one of the many bars near the Pier Plaza for an ice cold beer. By Stephanie Fletcher, Money contributor. (CNN -- Money)
NWA flight attendants challenge uniform sizes Jul 11, 2009
From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean. Most popular. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Top 10 river cruises around the globe Jul 6, 2009
From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean. updated 10:32 a.m. ET June 24, 2009. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Feds could seize California parks Jul 2, 2009
From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean. Nearly 400 national parks can be found all across America, and feature breathtaking vistas, rock formations millions of years old, and more. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Fare hunters need to act Jul 1, 2009
From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean ... NortheastNortheasterners looking for some sun and sand are in luck. (MSNBC -- Travel)
It's now or never for the last-minute traveler Jun 28, 2009
Northeasterners looking for some sun and sand are in luck. Saglie of Travelzoo says the best deals from the Northeast are to the West Coast and Florida. (Yahoo News)
Kathryn Bigelow tells another muscular story in new film Jun 28, 2009
So not only were we shooting in the Middle East, where the locations are perfect, where we ve got the punishing elements of heat and sun and sand and wind we need, but you had these extraordinary actors. During filming, Bigelow instituted a training program for students to work on The Hurt Locker, learn moviemaking skills, and get jobs on other crews that come through Jordan. (Boston Globe)
Charges unlikely in boy's death Jun 18, 2009
The family was staying at the Beach Front Motel and had just spent the afternoon enjoying the sun and sand when the crash occurred, police said. Stark's father was still at the family's Pennsylvania home Tuesday, police said, but has since flown in to be with his family. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Good 'ol Port Lavaca Jun 18, 2009
My life as a college freshman. Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:23 PM CDT Port Lavaca is not a big city by any means, and considering the fact that there is a recession going on combined with dwindling bank accounts everywhere, the gas it takes to go out of town costs more than most people are willing to spend every weekend to leave. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Freed Uighurs relish Bermuda's sun and sand Jun 16, 2009
Former Guantanamo detainees now have refugee status on island. Former Guantanamo detainee Salahidin Abdulahat takes a swim in the Atlantic Ocean off the shore near Hamilton, Bermuda on June 14. (MSNBC -- International)
Shake, rattle and row Jun 4, 2009
RACINE - They will spend their summer in the sun and sand, keeping a watchful eye out for the hundreds of swimmers who will use Racine's beaches this season. They are Racine's lifeguards, and recently they braved chilly Lake Michigan at North Beach for training. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Travel with Tompkins May 26, 2009
If sun and sand are calling you, a family of four can set sail on Royal Caribbean s Freedom of the Seas starting at $1,799 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean tour. Norwegian and Carnival both have great offers to the Bahamas and Mexico for $229 per person and up. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Tips on what to enjoy, avoid during a Seacoast summer May 24, 2009
As we prepare for another season of fun in the sun and sand in the car, here are some things related to the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of beach-dwelling. Read the signs: Firecrackers on the boardwalk really aren't OK. Furthermore, you really can't let your dogs leave a doody on the sidewalk, on the beach, or anywhere else where people roam. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Memorial Day (and beyond) means music and more at the North Beach Oasis May 21, 2009
If, during your day at the beach you want a break from the sun and sand, you can hop on the Downtown Trolley and ride it to the Racine Zoo for just 25 cents. The trolley, which is operated by the Belle Urban System from May 26-Sept. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Palm Beach is on sale - discreetly May 17, 2009
The sun and sand and surf, however, are still free, and the next morning on the beach on the Atlantic side of town we had ample space to stretch out, take a swim, and relax on the chairs in the beach bags that the Brazilian Club, our hotel for the night, provides free to guests. After the beach, we made our way back to the hotel to lounge by the pool, where the few hotel guests who joined us appeared unmoved by the prospect of $17 cocktails. (Boston Globe)
'Hell's Kitchen' winner Veltri takes gig in Atlantic City May 16, 2009
Born in Sarasota, Veltri was asked about the transition from the sun and sand of Florida to the cold and gray of New Jersey. "I'm fine with everything, but the cold. I hate the cold," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake W... May 13, 2009
Sun and Sand on Manitobas Largest Lake. Manitoba, Canada's gateway province to the west, is known for it bright sunshine and many lakes, and especially the beaches on Lake Winnipeg. (Suite101.com)
New Calif. Ave. buildings target pedestrians Apr 17, 2009
Posted by Sun and Sand, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, 3 hours ago. Sarah, the tunnel is slated for eventual replacement and redesign. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Shopping center withdrawal 'disappoints' Simon Apr 17, 2009
Posted by Sun and Sand, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, 11 hours ago. "The size of the hospital should not be increased because we do not have the water or energy (or roads) to support a larger hospital. This does not mean that Stanford can not find another location for a new hospital.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Former mayor: Withdrawal is 'a black eye' for city Apr 17, 2009
This city is so misguided" Posted by Ada, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 14 hours agoThere is remarkable unity of opinion on this issue. But what can be really done to influence City Council? Posted by Sun and Sand, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, 14 hours agoDoesn't anyone think that this withdrawal itself might be a negotiation ploy, set forward by Stanford because for its own reasons, and what it sees coming forward in terms of State and general economic... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Visiting Ko Phi Phi Island, Thailan... Apr 10, 2009
When travelers feel like they've gotten enough sun and sand, massages, manicures and pedicures are a nice way to relax indoors. Inexpensive high-quality salons are scattered throughout Ton Sai and higher-end places can be found at the bigger beach resorts. (Suite101.com)
Palo Alto budget gap explodes -- tempers, too Apr 8, 2009
Posted by Sun and Sand, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, 10 hours ago. Wow. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Kayaking in a little discovered part of Mexico's Baja California Mar 28, 2009
In Mexico, "All sun and sand development [sites have] been taken," Laura Escobosa, an articulate marine biologist who manages an environmental NGO in Loreto, tells me later. So far, a lack of fresh water has prevented Loreto from becoming a major tourist destination. (Globe and Mail)
What Mexican drug war? Spring-break students defy travel warnings. Mar 26, 2009
They're cognizant of the threat, but aren't ready to give up the sun and sand. "I think it's very important to be aware of what is going on here," says Clara Spas, a senior in business administration at Buffalo State College, who is in Cancn this week with 24 classmates. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Divided Cyprus Seeks Its Missing From Old Conflict Mar 15, 2009
A violent past cloaks Cyprus, a Mediterranean island known to tourists for sun and sand. But after years of inactivity, one of the island's only institutions that includes both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots is alleviating some of the pain of grieving relatives. (CBS News -- World)
Shhh... I'm going on vacation Feb 26, 2009
Not only are you surrounded by people who have also shelled out $1,500 for a week of carefree sun and sand, but once that card number is logged, the wallet stays closed. "Stay somewhere else and you're constantly doing the mental math," Mack says. (Globe and Mail)
Spring on the Texas Gulf Coast Feb 18, 2009
In Galveston, in addition to sun and sand, you'll find shopping, museums, seafood restaurants, the Strand Historic District, Moody Gardens' Aquarium Pyramid and Discovery Pyramid, and theater at The Grand 1894 Opera House. In Corpus Christi, you can sail and stroll along the Corpus Christi Bay and tour the USS Lexington, a World War II aircraft carrier-turned museum as well as the Texas State Aquarium. (Yahoo News)
Travelers Seek Vacations Flavored with Regional Foods Feb 8, 2009
(ARA) - Travel and food go together like sun and sand. In fact, dining on regional specialties is fast becoming the heart and soul of a vacation. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Newport Beach Leisure and Sport Cla... Feb 7, 2009
A and the Balboa Peninsula offers the opportunity to enjoy great restaurants, on the boardwalk and fun activities in the sun and sand. However, a vacation is also the perfect time to find the time it can be so difficult to set aside at home to take a class or learn a new skill particularly a skill like surfing that makes a visit to the beach even more fun. (Suite101.com)
