These beach activities will appeal to both adventurers and vacationers
For many travelers, a vacation is only a vacation if there is a beach to sunbathe on. For others, activities are a must. With this in mind, members and editors of travel website and community VirtualTourist.com prepared a list of the "Top 10 beach activities and where to do them."
1. Snorkelling - El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
El Nido is a quiet little community that faces the sparkling sea and is cradled by a backdrop of dark, majestic limestone cliffs. Made up of 45 islands and islets, island hopping is very popular. Many of the areas offer some of the best opportunities for snorkeling and walking off white sand beaches into crystal-clear waters.
2. Fossil hunting - Lyme Regis, Dorset Coast, United Kingdom
Travellers seeking an unusual beach activity should consider visiting the Dorset Coast, home to the World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coastline. Visitors to the beach have found a variety of amazing fossils, including giant marine reptiles and even dinosaur remains.
3. Seaplaning - Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, Queensland, Australia
Whitehaven Beach offers some of the most crystal clear aqua waters and white sand beaches you will ever see. And to truly experience it, VirtualTourist members recommend a seaplane adventure. By air, you will see some of the most amazing views of Whitsunday Islands National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Your plane lands in the water, where you practically jump from your seat into the ocean to enjoy the warm waters.
4. Paddleboarding - Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Known as a luxurious honeymoon destination, Bora Bora's lagoon has bright blues and calm disposition offered by few locales. The flat conditions are ideal for a first-timer, and paddlers frequently spot manta rays in the lagoon, since it has visibility up to 150 feet!
Vocabulary Focus
sunbathe v.
to sit or lie in the sun
backdrop n.
the things that can be seen behind something
islets n.
a small island
lagoon n.
an area of sea water separated from the sea by a sandbar or reef
disposition n.
the particular type of character that a person or place naturally has
locales n.
an area or place, especially one where something special happens
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