20 h. ago 'I'm a travel adviser — there's a beach in the north so beautiful it gives me goosebumps every single time'

One travel adviser says the UK has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and one in particular gives her goosebumps every time she visits

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53 h. ago The capital city near to white sand beaches where not a single person lives

Plymouth is the official capital city of the beautiful Caribbean island of Montserrat, but while it once had a population of 4,000 it was dramatically deserted almost 30 years ago

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4 d. ago Snowy peaks, orcas and an antique shop – the abandoned Norwegian fishing village that’s enjoying a revival

A handful of returning locals and adventurous tourists are breathing new life into Nyksund, a remote coastal outpost in Norway’s wild northwestWe land on a white sand beach under jagged black mountains. A sea eagle, surprised to see humans, flaps away over the only house with a roof on it – the rest are in ruins. “Hundreds of people used to live here,” says Vidar. “In the days when you had to sail or row, it was important to be near the fishing grounds. Now there’s just one summer cabin.”Jumping out of the boat, we walk along the beach. My daughter, Maddy, points out some animal tracks. “The fresh marks are wild reindeer,” says Vidar. “The older ones could be moose – they come along here too.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago CDC chief Susan Monarez refuses to resign amid ‘targeted’ ousting – US politics live

Monarez issues statement saying she had ‘neither resigned nor received notification’ of her termination from the White House, plunging public health agency into chaosSenator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an Independent, who serves as the ranking member on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee, said that Robert F. Kennedy’s attempt to fire Susan Monarez was “outrageous”.“The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible. Vaccines save lives. Period,” Sanders added. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK beach home to dolphins is minutes from one of the 'most beautiful' towns

The beach in Dorset is a hidden gem that's perfect for a day out by the sea, with the pebble beach just a short walk from one of the UK's most beautiful seaside towns.

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1 week ago Beautiful beach with white sands has some of Europe’s ‘bluest waters’

Spiaggi dei Conigli, located on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, is the second best beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor.

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1 week ago The Scottish seaside village with beautiful beach that appeared in Outlander

It is a wonderful destination for a day out by the coast.

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1 week ago These islands could be mistaken for Barbados – but they’re off the coast of England

No passport, no jet lag – just white sands, clear water and kayaking among seals. A sleeper train and a ferry later, Rod Ardehali discovers Britain’s most quietly astonishing islands

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2 w. ago You'll be able to fly to this Caribbean Paradise with white sandy beaches directly from Cardiff

With white sandy beaches, turquoise water and palm trees - what's not to love?

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2 w. ago Epic private island you can visit on cruises with water park all

Brits can book cruises to the private island in the Bahamas that has incredible white sand beaches, all-inclusive cocktails and water slides

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2 w. ago I spent years unlearning an eating disorder – then I was told to diet for health reasons. This is what it taught me | Amelia Tait

First I had anorexia, then high cholesterol. It’s hard to maintain a healthy relationship to food in a society obsessed with weight lossWhen I was a teenager suffering from anorexia, I thought it was a life sentence. I genuinely believed slogans like “every woman has an eating disorder” and couldn’t imagine a future where calories didn’t make me sweat. With this in mind, you must understand that I’m boasting when I write this next sentence: in November 2024, I was diagnosed with “very high” cholesterol.After years of restriction, I spent my 20s unable to understand why every meal shouldn’t be the maximum amount of delicious. This means that last year, I was regularly melting a packet of white chocolate buttons on my morning porridge before heading out for a white chocolate matcha with cream, followed by a cheese and egg sandwich in a brioche bun, a slice of cake, fried chicken and chips, to say nothing of the bread and butter before dinner and dessert. In short, I was smashing throu...

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2 w. ago ‘The stone is like a sign pointing the way for pilgrims’: Adelino Marques’s best phone picture

On the route of the Camino de Santiago, the Portuguese photographer spotted an impossible-looking rock Adelino Marques was taking a morning walk on the coast near his holiday home in Moledo, north-west Portugal, when he took this image. “It’s the northernmost beach in Portugal and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country,” Marques says. “It also has two unique features: a fort in the middle of the sea, which served as a defence against various attacks over the centuries and is now a national monument, and the hill you can see in the background of this image, Monte de Santa Tecla. It’s in the neighbouring country of Spain, but is nevertheless an icon of this beach.”In the foreground of the image is a rock that echoes the shape of the hill, with a stone “placed atop in a way that would seem impossible. Pilgrims pass through this area every day to walk to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a pilgrimage that covers around 500 miles [805km] and takes about...

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2 w. ago The beautiful beach with sand dunes and pine forests 90 minutes from Manchester

Soak up the summer sun with a day at the beach

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2 w. ago Hidden beach is like 'private island' with crystal clear waters and golden sands

This secluded beach in Pembrokeshire is so beautiful, it could easily be mistaken for a tropical paradise - and it is the perfect spot for a day out in the sun

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3 w. ago Tranquil beach is like a 'Caribbean paradise' with white sands and blue waters

This secluded beach in the Cíes archipelago is often likened to the Caribbean because of its white sands, but its cooling Atlantic waters and lush forests are ideal to beat the heat

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3 w. ago ‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Readers’ tips for cooler European coastal holidays

From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines• Tell us about your favourite rail holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSpend some time on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, on its Baltic coast. White sandy beaches and darker history await. Visit Lauterbach, by the sea. From there, catch the coastal ferry to the tiny fishing village of Baabe, a near three-mile (5km) walk/cycle through rolling countryside and catch the “Raging Roland” steam train back again. Not far away, you can walk the cliffs that inspired Caspar David Friedrich. For a very different day, visit Prora and its massive beachside concrete apartment blocks, originally planned as a Nazi holiday complex, before becoming a Soviet army barracks, and now a part ruin, part reunification commercial and residential redevelopment.Richard Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Still throwing shrimp on the barbie: Tourism Australia’s advertising is stuck in a 1980s time warp | Anita Manfreda and Simon Pawson

Our tourism ads return again and again to familiar themes: white sandy beaches, red desert landscapes, barbecues and blokey humour. It’s time for deeper, more inclusive storytellingGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTourism Australia has just launched its latest global A$130m campaign, “Come and Say G’day”. It’s a sequel to the 2022 ad featuring brand ambassador Ruby the Roo.The ad is a feast of sweeping drone shots, saturated colours, iconic landmarks and feel-good energy. Friendly animals, iconic landscapes and a familiar message: come and say g’day. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Best beach in the world with 'whitest sand' is 'paradise' for travellers

It has been named the best beach in the world for those looking to enjoy the warm weather and relax on the white sands, according to a new study

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4 w. ago Deserted Scottish beach that looks like Caribbean paradise is a superb hidden gem

Achmelvich Bay's beautiful little-known beach is tucked away on the northwest coast of Scotland - and it's a hidden gem for those in the know who say it could be in the Caribbean

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4 w. ago White sandy beach in Scotland so 'stunning' it'll save you a plane trip to Australia

A UK beach has been likened to a beach in Australia, with its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, meaning you won't have to travel far to see something spectacular.

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