I don’t believe when Frank Sinatra sang his classic, My Kind of Town (Chicago is), he ever thought about Chicago as a beach town. I know I never have, but after a recent trip to Chicago this past summer that changed. Yes, Chicago has a few beaches, good beaches. I know I was surprised too. […]

The Upper Florida Key’s Oasis of Anne’s Beach
by Craig Zabransky on February 20, 2014 in Beach
Driving down the famed Overseas Highway (US -1) towards Key West there’s a must stop beach, Anne’s Beach, located at mile marker (MM) 73. It is definitely worth the stop to stretch the legs or as I recommend to spend an afternoon. The Florida Keys are not famous for their beaches. No. A few exist […]

The Beaches in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania
by Craig Zabransky on February 13, 2014 in Beach
Okay, let’s play word association. Say the first word that comes to your mind when you hear (or read) the following word. Are you ready to play? The word: Lake. Lake So, what did you say? Mountains? Woods? Deer? Canoe? Did you say, “Beach?” Probably not. As I mentioned last Thursday, my definition of beach […]

Is Visiting Lakeshore Beaches in Autumn Really Visiting the Beach? – A Trip to Glimmerglass State Park
by Craig Zabransky on February 6, 2014 in Beach
Growing up, going to the beach basically meant heading to the ocean. Saltwater and waves. It also meant warm weather – summer. Lakes and rivers (freshwater) or even a waveless ocean beach (except for an idyllic beach like the Gili Islands or Half Moon Cay) were not beaches. Neither was a visit in the fall […]

Are There Beaches in Singapore? A Visit to Siloso Beach in Sentosa
by Craig Zabransky on January 30, 2014 in Beach
After a visit to Sentosa I would have bet the translation of the word into English was “sensation.” Singapore’s amusement resort, created for all ages, provides stimulation at every turn. Ironically it translates to “peace and harmony,” but I guess a certain tranquility exists in all places where the land meets the sea. The original […]

Costa Rica’s Best Beach? – The Virgin Beaches of the Osa Peninsula
by Craig Zabransky on January 23, 2014 in Beach
If Costa Rica and the Pura Vida way of life is on your travel list, make sure your visit includes time in the Osa Penninsula. On my first trip, to Costa Rica (my travel sabbatical) I didn’t get a chance to visit this remote spot teeming with wildlife, but on my most recent trip I […]

Exploring the Gulf Coast Beaches – Pensacola to Orange Beach
by Craig Zabransky on January 17, 2014 in Beach
The plane landed in Pensacola, Florida and I was in the Florida Pan Handle for the first time. My next stop, the reason for my visit, were the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. I wanted to learn more about Pensacola, to spend more time in the Florida gulf coast city, but we decided to […]

Florida’s Best Beach Town – Clearwater, FL and a Day at the Super Boat Races
by Craig Zabransky on January 2, 2014 in Beach
It was my first trip to the gulf coast of Florida. The plane landed in Tampa Bay just 30 minutes from Clearwater and my first National Super Boat Championship. As much as I enjoyed watching the boats and attending the VIP parties, the beach left an impression. As I walked along the shoreline, I realized […]
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