Beach January 21, 2019 Boracay authorities ban sandcastles at popular tourist beaches, threaten builders with jail time Authorities say the sandcastles, like this one photographed in 2016, "[tinker] with the natural terrain of the beach, and that the builders sometimes cause trouble with tourists.
Beach December 15, 2018 Locals furious with 'sex pest' antics at nude beach For the third time in three months, a North South Wales, Australia council has voted to keep one of its most beautiful beaches clothing optional despite it becoming infamous for being a “sex pest hot spot”.
Beach December 7, 2018 'Popcorn beach' in Canary Islands becoming big hit with tourists on Instagram If you thought there were only sand and pebble beaches in the world, then you're in for a surprise.
Beach November 3, 2018 Campers at Scottish beach leaving 'disgusting' poop everywhere, locals furious A Scottish beach has become a health hazard after campers started dumping their poop there.
Beach October 18, 2018 Sri Lanka tourism department removing ‘improper’ bikini warnings from popular beach Police in the town of Habaraduwa, in Sri Lanka, recently erected signs warning tourists against wearing “improper” swimwear to the beach — but the country’s tourism department is taking them down.
VACATION DESTINATIONS October 16, 2018 Popular tourist island in Philippines reopening to travelers after being deemed a 'cesspool' Boracay, a tourist hotspot once voted by Travel + Leisure as the “World’s Best” island, had been closed for six months in order to deal with environmental violations.
Beach October 3, 2018 Thai beach made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio film closes to tourists indefinitely over environmental concerns The party is officially over for one Thai bay made famous by the 2000 flick “The Beach."
LIFESTYLE September 29, 2018 Boy, 13, attacked by shark in San Diego County during diving trip, suffers serious injuries He was medevaced to the hospital.
TRAVEL September 28, 2018 Shark attacks spark concern for Cape Cod beachgoers: 'They're eating our children' The residents of a Cape Cod town have urged local officials to secure the safety of their beaches at a forum on Thursday.
Beach September 18, 2018 Cape Cod shark attack victim's aunt begged him to stay out of water, said he laughed off her fears The aunt of the Massachusetts man killed Saturday by a shark in the waters off Cape Cod said she begged her nephew to stay away -- but he laughed off her fears.
TRAVEL September 17, 2018 Waters closed following Cape Cod shark attack; beach manager says people will need to use 'common sense' after fatal incident The Cape Cod town of Wellfleet, Mass., has issued a warning to swimmers in the wake of a shark attack that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Arthur Medici on Saturday, though not everyone is heeding the advice.