What are the best beaches for snorkeling in Puerto Rico and Vieques? I visited this amazing beach in PR two years ago and am looking for something similar...
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posted by exhilaration
on Aug 31, 2009 -
11 answers
Where are the best places in New South Wales to camp in close proximity to a beach? But wait, here's the catch...
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posted by lottie
on Aug 18, 2009 -
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Closer USA beach destinations for a winter getaway. Desires: nature, water, good food, kid friendly.
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posted by nanojath
on Aug 14, 2009 -
15 answers
Does anyone know if the "Public Beaches" at Lake Winnisquam and Opechee are actually public or are they only open to residents?
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Aug 1, 2009 -
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Oh hive mind: wield your mighty collective horticulture-fu to help me bring the seashore to my apartment! Help me figure out how to grow
Rosa Rugosa inside and make my sweetheart happy!
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posted by Salvor Hardin
on Jul 8, 2009 -
4 answers
It takes weeks for bikini line hair to grow long enough to wax, so what do you do if you frequently are going to the beach or pool during the summer? What do you do between waxes? Also, how do you manage unsightly bumps?
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posted by metamush
on Jul 7, 2009 -
22 answers
Is it possible to find sheet music for background vocals of a 40 yo cover of a classic tune?
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posted by goalyeehah
on Jun 23, 2009 -
2 answers
I'm asking this for my sister, who is engaged and would like to have a beach wedding in Florida. Here's the catch: she'd like to keep it as DIY as possible. (Assuming this is feasible) can anyone share experiences or advice in how to go about this?
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posted by DingoMutt
on Jun 18, 2009 -
9 answers
I've got 48 hours in Malibu and want to make the most of it. Please share your absolute must sees and must dos. Thanks!
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posted by SoftSummerBreeze
on Jun 17, 2009 -
9 answers
Where can we go for a relaxing, four-day vacation involving warm water, not heavily touristed beaches and decent food before the baby arrives?
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posted by thenewbrunette
on Jun 17, 2009 -
13 answers
How can I be comfortable sitting on the beach for a few hours, without my back and arms seizing up?
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posted by trashcan
on Jun 14, 2009 -
5 answers
There are a couple of gorgeous beaches on the west side of the Mississippi river near Lake Street in south Minneapolis. Is it safe to swim or wade at them?
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posted by vytae
on Jun 11, 2009 -
7 answers
Please help me decide whether to spend the summer in south america or in central america.
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posted by Acari
on Jun 4, 2009 -
7 answers
I'm vaguely thinking of applying for a job in Pasadena, CA, and never having been to southern California I have no idea what it's like, culturally OR geographically.
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posted by supercoollady
on May 29, 2009 -
18 answers
What warm, relaxing, beach destination (probably in Europe) do you recommend that will be easily accessible from Dublin via RyanAir (or other low-cost carrier) this coming September?
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posted by wordsmith
on May 28, 2009 -
10 answers
Where can I rent a skimboard for the day in Malibu, California? Where is the best beach to do it?
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posted by jnnla
on May 20, 2009 -
5 answers
Have you ever been to the beaches in the Charleston, SC, area in May? Is the water warm enough to swim in, and how clear is it (jellyfish? seaweed? etc)? Should we instead go further down the Atlantic coast to Tybee Island? Is our attempt to find a new beach hopeless? Should we just go back to the Redneck Riviera (read: Gulf Coast)?
posted by TheNewWazoo
on May 18, 2009 -
14 answers
surfer-filter: First timer looking for noob advice and tips.
My complete surfing history: Two years ago, a friend took me surfing and on the first try I rode a wave until it ended. Then I got out of the water.
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posted by brenton
on May 14, 2009 -
5 answers
What should a less-than-skinny woman know about vacationing in a beach area? How can I deal with my self-consciousness?
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posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2009 -
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Where in the world can I live where I can go down the beach and surf one day, and head up into the mountains to ski/snowboard the next?
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posted by lilyflower
on Apr 28, 2009 -
35 answers
I'm looking for extremely primitive beach camping sites (preferably on the Chesapeake) in the DC/MD/VA area. I'm talking about places with no running water, no bathrooms, nothing but nature for miles around.
Assateague Island's backcountry camping sites are a perfect example of what I'm looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks!
posted by charmston
on Apr 25, 2009 -
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This Memorial Day weekend, my girlfriend and I would like to go on a US vacation to an ocean/gulf beach. The challenge:
(1) I hate crowds, and especially crowded beaches.
(2) I want to be able to swim in the water, so it can't be freezing.
(3) It must be a sandy beach, not some crazy cliff-side or rocky beach.
(4) I am not looking to camp, or drive an RV or in any other way 'rough it', so a hotel / b&b / cottage of some sort is necessary.
Within reason, money is not a major issue, nor is flying time, or need for other scenery/attractions.
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posted by davebug
on Apr 22, 2009 -
29 answers
I'm heading down to Virginia Beach with some friends for a low-key bachelorette party this weekend. We have a beach house rented but no other plans. Help us find fun things to do!
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posted by fancypants
on Apr 19, 2009 -
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After many other ideas have fallen through, I think I'll be going to China about 7 days in May. But it's so big! Inner Mongolia sounds cool; is it worth traveling around Hohhot? I could go surfing in Hainan, but how is the beach compared to Ha Long Bay, or Copacabana, or Playas del Este...?
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posted by whatzit
on Apr 10, 2009 -
15 answers
What's the best (cheap, clean, warm) beach to go to in mid-May, accessible by car from NYC?
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posted by alleycat01
on Apr 9, 2009 -
9 answers
Me and my girlfriend were thinking about moving to an island. Does anyone have any tips? Perhaps a website that lists available jobs and places to live? Thanks!
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posted by austinlee
on Apr 6, 2009 -
24 answers
I would like to visit and immerse myself and my young family in NYC culture. To this end, I would like to find an arrangement this summer whereby I could arrange a houseswap.
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posted by toastchee
on Apr 2, 2009 -
6 answers
Are there any areas of the coastal United States where one can live on the oceanfront relatively cheaply?
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posted by iamisaid
on Mar 3, 2009 -
30 answers
Help my partner and me find a place to take a well-deserved vacation in mid-March. We have a budget of about $1500 including flights. We are looking for something near a beach where it's warm, within flying distance of New York City but preferable outside the US. Something more upscale than a
straw hut in Dominica but less pre-determined than an
all-inclusive resort in Antigua. Bonus points for ecotourism and cultural memorability.
posted by billtron
on Feb 18, 2009 -
12 answers
Four women want to spend the week of March 14-22nd on a warm beach. We also don't want to spend any time with thousands of drunk co-eds and frat boys. Have any advice on where to go for a non-touristy, gay friendly spring break?
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posted by binocularfight
on Jan 18, 2009 -
13 answers
Started a low-carb diet. Anxiety has hit the roof. Anyone have experience with this?
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posted by jujube
on Jan 7, 2009 -
14 answers
Can anyone suggest some great things for my 16 month old to do while at the beach for the first time.
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posted by pazoozoo
on Sep 14, 2008 -
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