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  Best Affordable Beach Resorts

  February 07, 2013; 12:19 PM

  Escape to one of the world's fabulous, affordable beach resorts, where even the room rate will put you at ease.

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  World's 20 Best Surf Towns

  July 30, 2012; 10:11 AM

  See photos from National Geographic's best surf towns.

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  Basking Shark Sightings on Rise in British Isles

  July 28, 2012; 1:51 PM

  More large sharks reported, meaning the population may be growing.

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  5 Affordable Beach Getaways

  July 28, 2012; 6:32 AM

  The countdown to the end of summer has begun, so slather on some sunscreen and hit the sand.

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  Rip Currents: The Ocean's Deadliest Trick

  July 28, 2012; 5:49 AM

  Your worst ocean nightmare during a day at the beach is more likely to be a rip current.

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  America's Most Crowded Beaches

  July 28, 2012; 4:35 AM

  We’ve drawn a line in the sand: these are the most crowded beaches in the U.S.A.

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  Tropical-Looking Waters in the United States

  July 26, 2012; 11:35 AM

  The bright, blue waters most often associated with the Caribbean can be found in some U.S. lakes, but at what cost to the ecosystem?

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  Worst Beaches for Shark Attacks

  July 26, 2012; 8:19 AM

  The odds may be slim, but swimming can be a risky business at the world’s worst beaches for shark attacks.

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  Sculptor Uses Mother Nature's Ingredients

  July 25, 2012; 1:53 PM

  Sand sculpting started as a hobby for Greg Glenn, but it ended up being his full-time job.

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  Avoid Bringing These Foods to the Beach

  July 25, 2012; 12:24 PM

  Before you just start throwing random things from your pantry into your beach bag, you might want to check out our list of foods to avoid bringing to the beach.

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  World's Strangest Beaches

  July 25, 2012; 12:12 PM

  Supersize dunes, hot mineral pools, purple sand: These beaches are as strange as they are beautiful.

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  Seaside Safety: Protection From Hidden Dangers at the Beach

  July 25, 2012; 12:11 PM

  Odds are you won't see a shark or jellyfish on your next trip to the beach, but here's what you should know just in case.

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  8 Incredible Beaches

  July 24, 2012; 5:29 AM

  Who doesn’t love a day at the beach?

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  Seaweed, Sharks, Storms Linked to Warm Atlantic Ocean

  July 23, 2012; 8:16 AM

  Above-average water temperatures in the northern Atlantic Ocean are causing favorable conditions for seaweed growth, Great White Shark visits and severe thunderstorms.

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  America's Most Beautiful Coastal Views

  July 11, 2012; 10:29 AM

  From towering Pacific Northwest sea stacks to mile upon mile of mirage-like tidal flats, these 10 littoral landscapes take ocean views to a new level.

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  An Eco-Friendly Day at the Beach

  July 09, 2012; 12:44 PM

  It’s important to remain conscious of the kind of damage that our love of the beach can wreak on marine life and the beaches themselves.

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  Beautiful Beaches: A Photo Tour

  July 07, 2012; 8:06 PM

  These T+L user-submitted photos will inspire you to book a beach retreat—or at least get you daydreaming.

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  The 31 Best Beach Vacations

  May 18, 2012; 1:07 PM

  Whether you want to stroll for seashells, ride waves, or build sand castles, our list of amazing beaches will guide you to your new favorite coastal playground.

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  Best Secret Beaches on Earth

  March 13, 2012; 12:40 PM

  These beach hideaways are understated, unexpected, and—at least for now—under the radar.