Beach Travel News - Page 49

January 23, 2019

Bali officials propose tax on tourists to help preserve environment, culture

Travelers planning to visit Bali in the near future might want to pack an extra few bucks into their swimsuits.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

September 29, 2018

Boy, 13, attacked by shark in San Diego County during diving trip, suffers serious injuries

He was medevaced to the hospital.

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.