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Bored by the beach?

Anyone else not a fan of vacays that consist solely of lounging by the sand? I guess I'm strange compared to most people in that when I travel, I want to get out there and experience as much as possible rather than relax!

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Permalink Reply by rd on June 1, 2012 at 9:21am

I love the beach, not bored lounging by the sand at all. But of course, there should be balance in everything. Day at the beach is much more enjoyable if you explore it more! =)

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Permalink Reply by Lesley Andrews on June 3, 2012 at 11:54am

I love the beach, and I'm always taking the children in our family because they so love the ocean. It's been a family thing for as long as I can remember. If the family weren't involved, I could easily sit in an air conditioned room overlooking the ocean while reading my favorite book of the moment and eating whatever sounded good at the time. Sand, heat and humidity do not appeal to me at all.

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Permalink Reply by Jacqueline on July 15, 2012 at 6:58pm

You would be surprised at the amount of History there is to learn by the Sea Shore. Depending on the Beach destination of course. For Example, any beach that features a Lighthouse has extensive & interesting history. Also, North Carolinas' Outer Banks has a wide range of History from early American colonies to famous pirate lairs to US war history to the Wright Brothers history of Flying and much much more Also 7 Lighthouses stretch from the North to the South. For those who want to relax but not be bored the shopping, food, culture, activities etc. will keep you entertained & for filled. I'm a beach lover! I have always been drawn to the ocean. I have been known to swear that I was actually a Mermaid in another life. Yes, Mermaid! So it would be very difficult for me to find one negative thing to say about the beach. Also, I believe where ever you go on vacation if you intend on enjoying yourself, You Will!

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Permalink Reply by Teresa Bottner on October 27, 2012 at 1:00am

I live at the beach, so this isn't usually on my list of vacation destinations. It would be if I had the funds to vacation at a warm beach, though. The Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New England is mighty cold! I'm not one to sit and lounge on the sand, however, unless I'm reading or drawing. I love beach combing, looking for interesting bits of flotsam and jetsam that the ocean toss up on the sand.