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Winter. Below freezing and all you want is a warm escape. Summer. You know that hot in the city is not the same as sun on the beach. Catch a glimpse of crystal blue water and shimmering heat waves across the sand and Coppertone comes to mind.
From Florida to the Hawaiian Islands, from exotic foreign destinations to the Great Lakes, beaches call year-round. Beyond remembering the waterbottles and sunscreen, hat and sunscreen, and, oh yes, sunscreen, the first thing on the list should be the kind of water attached to the golden sand beach. Salt or fresh? Coastal beaches, lakeside beaches or the pristine beaches of an island in the middle of thousands of miles of ocean?
Second in the decision making process should be the surrounds. Does the beach vacation need to be wrapped in a luxury resort, have a theme park nearby, an arts and shopping city like Honolulu just minutes away, or does it include a stay at a quaint bed and breakfast where the other guests are watercolor painters and birdwatchers?
Destination selected, prepare for the warm climes with comfortable shoes, light clothing and some deep internet research on shopping malls, shows and dining. Water usually means fresh fish. The resort eateries are the first to present the latest trends in culinary offerings, gourmet preparations and fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy the flavors and remember the sunscreen.
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