Category Archives: Seashore

Burnham-on-Sea-England

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

For a holiday or business trip Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset has plenty to offer the visitor. You will find a superb selection of hotels, bed and breakfast, holiday parks and camp sites in and around Burnham-on-Sea. We also feature self catering … Continue reading →

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Bridlington Seaside resort-England

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

Bridlington was designated a municipal borough in 1899. After local government re-organisation in 1974 it was included in the new county of Humberside, which caused much local resentment among residents who objected to being excluded from Yorkshire. The town became … Continue reading →

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Seaton Carew-England

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

Seaton Carew was a popular bathing place for the Darlington Quakers. Its heyday was the early 19th century, when rows of pretty little stucco houses were built along the seafront and around The Green, a modestly handsome turfed square facing … Continue reading →

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Herne Bay-England

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

Herne Bay is a seaside resort lying some seven miles north of Canterbury. Its name is derived from the Old English ‘hyrne’ which translates as a ‘corner of land’. They left their mark in the Victorian houses which line the … Continue reading →

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The Jurassic Coast-England

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

The Jurassic Coast is extremely well served by its Gateway Towns and villages which provide a good range of accommodation, museums and visitor centres throughout the area. In addition to these, the ‘Anchor Towns’ of Exeter, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch … Continue reading →

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A Seaside Resort-England

Posted on September 17, 2011 by admin

A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort. The popularization of the seaside resort during this period was nowhere … Continue reading →

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A seaside resort-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Seaside is not a vacation development. It is a vibrant and evolving community of both year-round residents and seasonal guests united in the belief that life is enhanced when people interact, learn and share through experience. The diverse collection of … Continue reading →

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Cumberland Island National Seashore-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Cumberland Island National Seashore preserves most of Cumberland Island in Camden County, Georgia, the largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles. The seashore features beaches and dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes. In addition to the natural features, the seashore includes some historic … Continue reading →

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Padre Island National Seashore-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is a National Seashore located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas. In contrast to South Padre Island (well known for its beaches and vacationing college students), PINS is located on North Padre … Continue reading →

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Fire Island National Seashore-USA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

The origin of Fire Island dates back all the way to 1653 when Babylon resident Isaac Stratford created a whaling station on the island and called it “Whalehouse Point”.  Stratford and his crew carried boats across the Island and towards … Continue reading →

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