A guide to Honolulu, Hawaii!

Chris and Topher guide you through Honolulu Hawaii including stops at Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hananuma Bay, the North Shore, and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

World's Best Beaches 2011!

Best Beaches in the World. There are so many beautiful beaches in the world that is impossible to come up with a complete list. Here instead are a few of my sun-spots and path retreats. All the beaches listed here are beautiful.

Learn to Dance Bachata on the Beach!

Juan "Ta-to" Paredes teaches us how to do a few Bachata steps with the help of Shaka, Stephanie and Gabriela from Venzuela. The Curaçao Salsa Tour is more than just salsa dancing... you really need to experience it yourself. So, skip that other salsa island this year. Come hang out with us in Curaçao!

Cheerleaders perform at the London Olympic Beach Volleyball Test Event!

Cheerleaders performing at the London 2012 Olympic beach volleyball test event on the 11th of August 2011.

Those spectators who made it out to Horse Guards Parade for the beach volleyball test event recently were likely surprised by the presence of a few extra scantily clad women. Instead of representing their country, these ladies had “Personal Plus” emblazoned across their respective chests and danced during timeouts in the match. Was this perhaps to prove that you can’t have too much of a good thing? Source

Exploring Iguazu Falls in Brazil!

Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu.

World's Largest Deck Chair on Bournemouth Beach!

Thursday 22nd March; The people of Bournemouth woke up to a big surprise - in fact a 8.5 meter tall and 5.5 meter wide surprise. The Giant deck chair was created by sculptor Stuart Murdoch and produced to promote the drinks brand Pimm's.
Bournemouth Beach on bright sunny day.

Tropical Storm Beryl at Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL!

Tropical storm conditions were forecast Sunday for areas of the Atlantic coast from northeastern Florida to southern South Carolina as Tropical Storm Beryl approached, forecasters said.

Beryl was slowly gaining intensity on Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center, and will dump several inches of rain and bring high winds and coastal flooding to the area, putting a damper on the holiday weekend. The storm is forecast to make landfall in northeastern Florida Sunday night. This was taken about 1:00 p.m. Sunday May 27th at Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL before the tropical storm Beryl - not supposed to hit until later tonight.

"It" at Morey's Piers, Wildwoods, New Jersey!

Think you know what to expect? Don't bet on "it"! This thrill machine will have you swinging and spinning through the air up to 65 feet over Morey's Piers. This custom designed ride from KMG of the Netherlands features a first of "it"s kind lap bar restraint system, delivering an experience you can't find anywhere else in the world! Can you handle "it"?

2012 Tropical Storm Forecast!

Met Office climate scientist Joanne Camp explains the Met Office's 2012 tropical storm forecast. For further information on the tropical storm forecast please go to the Met Office tropical cyclone webpage: Link

You can also keep up to date with all the latest tropical cyclones around the globe via the Met Office tropical cyclone twitter feed @metofficestorms.

Riu Tropical Palace - Negril, Jamaica - May 2012!

There are nightly shows, mostly dancing with lip-syncing. The animation staff were less pushy compared to the other Riu. The crowd at this resort was mostly older, mostly Americans, Canadians, Germans. At around 11PM they turned on the lights and people were starting to go to bed. There is no disco at this resort. Both Rius are located on the Bloody Bay. So, if you want to go out, you need to take a taxi to the disco at the other Riu or to one of the popular places near the main seven mile beach, such as Jungle. 

Mermaids at the Atlantis Bahamas!

A unique ocean-themed resort destination, Atlantis offers a variety of accommodation choices, from the relaxed tropical ambience of the Beach and Coral Towers, to the iconic Royal Towers, to the sheer luxury and contemporary all-suite style of The Cove. With its enviable location directly on Paradise Beach, The Reef features all the comforts of home in spacious studios and one-bedroom suites. Regardless of where you choose to stay, you will enjoy full access to the wonders of Atlantis. Come and explore a world beyond extraordinary.A unique ocean-themed resort destination, Atlantis offers a variety of accommodation choices, from the relaxed tropical ambience of the Beach and Coral Towers, to the iconic Royal Towers, to the sheer luxury and contemporary all-suite style of The Cove. With its enviable location directly on Paradise Beach, The Reef features all the comforts of home in spacious studios and one-bedroom suites. Regardless of where you choose to stay, you will enjoy full access to the wonders of Atlantis. Come and explore a world beyond extraordinary.

The Atlantis Water Slides: Mayan Temple + Power Tower!

More like Disney World with an ocean theme than a mere resort, the Bahamas' Atlantis boasts a vast water park home to sharks, turtles, and more than 50,000 other sea animals, plus an array of water rides. That's on top of 3,000 guest rooms, 42 restaurants and bars, the biggest casino in the Caribbean, and a Mandara Spa. Here is video of an incredible day at the Atlantis Resort as part of an anniversary trip to the Bahamas.