As summer inches towards fall, you may be wondering if you can squeeze in one or two more outdoorsy trips while the weather is still pleasantly on your side. The good news is that you don’t have to go far to revel in a thrilling adventure. If you’re looking for remarkable last-minute vacation ideas in the states that include activities like hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking and other romps in the sunshine, then keep reading.
8 Pink Sand Beaches Just As Good As The One In Barbie Land
01.08.2023 - 03:59 / forbes.com
It’s a pink summer.
The “Barbie” bonanza, and craze over all things pink, continues as Greta Gerwig’s feminist comedy enjoyed a stellar second weekend in theaters, with U.S. box office earnings surpassing the $351 million mark.
Barbie Land, of course, is saturated in pink, from the fuchsia Dreamhouse to the cotton candy-colored Corvette convertible driven by Barbie (Margot Robbie). The peppy color scheme carries through to the beach scenes, where blue waves lap, you guessed it, a vibrant pink-sand beach.
While Barbie Land may exist in a bubblegum pink bubble, there really are pink sand beaches that exist around the world. And the waves? They’re not even plastic! From Bermuda to Greece and the Philippines, here’s where to find pretty pink sand beaches.
Beach-goers can wade in knee-deep turquoise waters that wash over the pink-pigmented sand. Crushed shells mixed with white sand give Elafonissi Beach its flamingo-pink hue. The intensity of the pink sand is affected by factors like the tide.
Technically, Pfeiffer Beach along California’s Central Coast is more purple than pink. Thank the manganese garnet from nearby mountains for adding the tint of color to the sand. However, when the sunset is just right, the beach exhibits a pinkish glow.
Tourists can admire Spiaggia Rosa (i.e. Rose Beach), but can’t step foot on those sugary pink sands. The beach has been off limits since the 1990s because too many tourists were bottling up the pinkish sand to take home as souvenirs. The dreamscape of a beach is located on Budelli Island off of Sardinia’s west coast. Teeny-tiny fragments of coral, granite, and crushed shells give it the pink tint.
Bermuda is blessed with several pink-sand beaches. One of the archipelago's most famous ones is Horseshoe Bay, which is favored by photographers and is studded by limestone cliffs.
As if potentially spotting Komodo Dragons on their namesake national park isn’t exciting enough, the volcanic islands are home to Pantai Merah (or Pink Beach). The pink-tinged sand comes from broken down red coral. Bounded by turquoise water and lush green hills, it’s a site to see. Tourism officials say it’s best to visit Komodo National Park with an authorized guide.
Another pink-sand beach on Crete, Balos Lagoon Beach also has soft pink sand and shallow lagoon waters perfect for wading. The beach is reachable by car or boat, but isn’t as easy to access as Elafonissi Beach.
Red organ pipe coral that’s eroded and crumbled is mixed with powdery white sand, giving way to the pink hue on Grande Santa Cruz Island. The island is a short boat ride from Zamboanga City.
Located in the Caribbean, Barbuda is Antigua’s smaller sister island that’s known for its gin-clear waters and 17-mile stretch of pink
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
travelandleisure.com
02.08.2023 / 20:41
This Major U.S. Airport Just Banned the Sale of Plastic Water Bottles — What to Know
It’s the end of an era for plastic water bottles at the Los Angeles International Airport.
travelandleisure.com
01.08.2023 / 20:29
Southwest Just Launched Its First-ever BOGO 50% Off Sale — but You'll Have to Book Fast
Southwest Airlines is helping travelers take two vacations almost for the price of one with the company’s first-ever buy one, get one 50 percent off sale.
forbes.com
29.07.2023 / 19:51
Best Beach Towns In Every State (West Of The Mississippi)
America’s coastal areas don’t have a monopoly on great beaches . . . or groovy beach towns.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:22
Amtrak’s Long-Haul Sleeper Train Tickets Are Two for One This Week
Think overnight train trips in your own cabin cost a fortune? Not with Amtrak’s latest flash sale. Book an Amtrak roomette for one and get the companion ticket free if you buy by June 26. The deal is valid for travel this August 20 through February 15, 2019, with only a single blackout date: November 25, 2018.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:18
The 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in the U.S.
The best place in the U.S. to buy a vacation home is Sevierville, Tennessee, in the foothills north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That’s the lead finding of a new report from Vacasa, the major vacation home rental site. The report names the top 25 locations for buying a vacation home based on capitalization, or “cap rates,” which is a ratio of home cost and the income a property can produce by being rented out.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:14
The Best Beaches in America to Travel to This Summer
The esteemed Dr. Beach has released his annual list of America’s top ten beaches, and you’ll want to visit all of them this summer—doctors orders.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:08
Another Famous Beach Has Closed Indefinitely Due to Tourists
Thailand officials have announced they will maintain closure of the famous Maya Bay indefinitely, after closing the beach to tourists this past June. If you’ve never heard of Maya Bay, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen it regardless—Maya Bay was the setting of the 2001 Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:05
The 9 Best Cities in America to Visit in 2020
In a single lifetime, no traveler could ever be done exploring America. Even if you relegated yourself to just roaming the nation’s cities—setting aside the 50 states’ vast open, unincorporated spaces—there would still always be more to see.
travelandleisure.com
27.07.2023 / 14:33
This 42-day Cruise Will Sail From Florida to Europe to the Middle East Next Year
Holland America Line will launch a 42-day cruise across the Atlantic Ocean and around Europe and the Middle East from Florida next year, inspired by a journey the cruise line took nearly 100 years ago.
forbes.com
26.07.2023 / 15:27
The Magical Greek Island Of Sifnos: Hot Hotels And Dining For 2023
The Summer heat wave gripping Athens was a convincing reason to return to my favorite Greek Island of Sifnos. Getting off the ferry at the tiny port and feeling the refreshing winds made me sigh with relief. You get a unique calming feeling when visiting this little gem of an island that you can't shake. It's like reuniting with a long-lost friend.
matadornetwork.com
25.07.2023 / 10:37
5 of the Pinkest Airbnbs in the US for the True Barbie Fan’s Next Road Trip
By now, everyone knows that there’s a real-life Barbie DreamHouse in Malibu, California, that’s available on Airbnb in anticipation of the blockbuster Barbie movie that’s coming to theaters next month. But if Barbie taught us anything, it’s that no one is limited to just one thing. In Barbie’s case, that meant changing professions as often as she changed outfits. When it comes to travel, the doll’s do-it-all mentality is a nice reminder that we can go anywhere we want. The world is our bright pink proverbial oyster — at least in the case of these Barbiecore Airbnbs. If you’re planning a road trip this summer, why not do it in style at these bright pink Airbnbs?