MAIN Recreation Beaches International

From the French Riviera to the beaches of Ipanema, it's the quick international tour to the world's top hot spots for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, family fun, and romantic getaways...

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4BeachNuts.com - Excellent resource for finding the top beaches around the world with overviews, attractions, things to do, where to eat and directions for beaches in the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, South Pacific, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, Asia, Africa and the Mideast.

Travel Channel Beach Guide - Your one stop for beaches worldwide with best picks in each region along with pictures and nearby attractions, and browseable by categories including family fun, romance, or by season.

Bugbog Beaches - The world tour of the best beaches on the planet with insider views to coastal fun in Australia, Greece, Italy, France, Philippines and more along with must-sees and natural dangers to avoid...

Nice Convention & Visitors Bureau - The home base for many tours of French Riviera beaches, including a comprehensive town and village guide, things to do and see, suggested itineraries, major annual events, QuickTime video clips, webcam.

SanRemoGuide - The major jumping off point for the Italian Riviera, with all the romance and beauty of a complete tour of the town itself, plus practical guides to getting there and getting around the Riviera, hotels and cuisine, art, events, maps and weather info.

UK's Best Beaches - Southwest England - The BBC guide to the hottest beaches in the UK with an interactive map and complete descriptions. Tool around the rest of the site for more on the North, Midlands, Scotland and Wales, Northern Ireland and more, plus related links and resources.

auinfo.com - A comprehensive guide to the whole of Australia including links to individual beach sites within separate sections covering Sydney, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Northern Territory, Western and South Australia, Tasmania and A.C.T. Canberra.

ipanema.com - VIRTUAL BEACH TOUR - The insider's guide to Rio de Janiero, with loads of images along with tips on beach etiquette, water sports, the nude bathing scene, safety tips, plus what you're likely to find at each area including information on Posto 9, Garcia, Country, Teixeira, Farme Gay, and Cap Ferrat.

Beaches in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Troncones & Barra de Potosí, Mexico - Beach guide comes complete with plenty of photos to give you a taste of the delights to be found in the area. Swimming and diving spots are highlighted and recommendations for dining and tourist attractions are included.