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Lighting up on a French beach will cost more than £100 under national smoking ban

But the ban does not cover e-cigarettes, and smoking on cafe terraces will still be permitted

The Independent UK

What’s land snorkelling: a different way to hike with surprising cognitive benefits

It’s all about the journey, not the destination

The best places to snorkel near London (yes, really) — from Margate to Eastbourne

There’s a surprising amount of sea life to explore close, say Emma and Gordon Taylor

Evening Standard

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Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots

Is this the end of Samba on the beach?

The Independent UK

Why a weekend in medieval Rye is the perfect British seaside escape

Along with its otherworldly beaches, Emilee Tombs fell for the cobblestone streets and olde-worlde charm of Rye

The Independent UK

Weird sea creature ‘balloons’ are washing up on North Carolina beaches - here’s what they are

Officials are issuing warnings for Portuguese man-of-war along a roughly 150-mile stretch from Cape Lookout in North Carolina to the South Carolina state line

The Independent UK

Our perfect slice of Portugal: a family holiday on ‘the best beach in the world’

With a stunning coastline, brilliant surfing and a B&B in the forest, this quiet corner north of the Algarve makes for an idyllic break

The Guardian - UK

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A fine Catch: How a Weymouth fish market became a fine dining destination

In a historic harbour building once steeped in piscine aroma, Liam Murphy meets the chef championing freshness, simplicity and local fishing at Catch – and finds a menu that honours the sea and those who work it

The Independent UK

‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches

A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants

The Guardian - UK

‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe

Our tipsters bask in the sunshine at town beaches and ‘secret’ bays from Sweden to the Greek islands

The Guardian - UK

I Went On A 10-Year Quest to Find The World's Best Beaches—These 10 Blew My Mind

Because life is always better by the ocean.

Marie Claire

Steph Gilmore: ‘I was looking for something more, in myself and in my surfing’

The eight-time world champion has returned to a very different looking WSL tour this week after some time out spent travelling and recuperating

The Guardian - AU

Plans unveiled for 20-seater sauna on Scottish island’s beach

A 20-SEATER sauna is set to be installed on a Scottish island’s beach as the owner aims to offer Scots the “best bits” of Nordic culture ...

The National (Scotland)

Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly

‘Pilot gigs’ were crucial for islanders for centuries and 90 important sites housing the boats have been identified

The Guardian - UK

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‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France

From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany

The National (Scotland)

Scottish location named one of the best seaside towns by National Geographic

Why was this culinary hotspot in Scotland named one of the best beach towns in the UK by National Geographic?

The Guardian - AU

‘Best day of my life’, ‘surreal and special’: Australian victories at Bells Beach mean more to local surfers

Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson realised life-long dreams with their wins at the iconic Victorian surf spot

The Guardian - AU

Missed the wedding but won Bells: Australian surfer Isabella Nichols finally gets her fairytale

27-year-old defeats Brazil’s Luana Silva in women’s finalAustralian gets revenge after narrow defeat in El Salvador

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Extra aerial shark patrols for Australian coastline

Authorities are extending shark patrols in the air as the ocean predators continue to enter shallow waters.

The Guardian - AU

How a deadly confluence of factors led to a ‘terrible and traumatic’ Easter weekend on Australian beaches

Authorities blame heavy seas and unseasonably warm weather for deaths across NSW and Victoria

Evening Standard

How to spend a weekend in Holkham, North Norfolk — the Princess of Wales's favourite stretch of coast

Golden sands, friendly pubs, space for adventure — oh, and the royals love it. Fiona Roberts-Moore on why this beautiful beach is perfect for a family getaway

The Independent UK

Nine-year-old boy dies at popular Australian holiday spot amid spate of drownings over long Easter weekend

The series of drownings has coincided with powerful surf generated by Cyclone Tam

The Guardian - UK

‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon

It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?

The Guardian - UK

Castles, causeways and crab sandwiches in Northumberland

Six great things to do on England’s north-east coast

The National (Scotland)

New car park and amenities unveiled at Scottish beach named amongst best in the world

WORK to install a new car park and public amenities at a beach in the Highlands, which has been listed as one of the best in the world, has been…

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