The Beach Essay

Have you ever heard a friend, family member or a stranger talk about a vacation they went on and the vacation sounded incredibly fun? Did their experience make you think, “Hey, I’d like to vacation there one day”? This situation what happened to me when my aunt came home from her cruise in Cozumel, Mexico. Ever since my aunt shared her experience in Cozumel, I have always wanted to go there. Therefore, if given the chance to go on a vacation of my choice, I would choose Cozumel, Mexico. In Cozumel

Despite the fact that there is usually the typical Southern California weather, it was a chilly night out on the beach in July. I kicked up sand behind me not caring about anything. I had decided to stay behind after the bonfire we threw for Xander's birthday. My best pal, Jake was the designated driver this night and had to haul home drunk guys. Instead of hitching a ride, I decided to take a walk by myself along the waves. It was a calming time for me to collect my thoughts before senior year of

I don’t know why, but somehow the image of the white sands between her toes, the large palm trees hanging overhead, the cool ocean breeze, the whole tropical dream, always manages to make a smile on her face. This paradise, I imagine, must be the complete opposite at home, what with being the middle child of a younger brother, Jonathan, and an older step brother, Chandlier, two cats, two dogs, a bunny, and two tropical animals called sugar gliders. This girl, who I thought I could read like an open

Caribbean Island Living If you have ever dreamed about retiring and moving to a Caribbean island, or just tired of all the hustle and bustle of the big cities and need a change in your life, then Caribbean Island Living is the right thing for you. The Caribbean Islands gets it’s richness from all the tourism and it has the friendliest locals you will ever meet. Caribbean Island Living is so rewarding as there are always things to do on the Islands and plenty to enjoy such as

Nassau, aboard your luxury yacht. Upon arrival explore Nassau’s Old Town, which features a handful of museums, forts, local markets and fantastic local restaurants. At night you can experience Nassau’s nightlife at one of the dance clubs, or a timeless beach dive bar. Day Two: Paradise Island The Famous Atlantis Resort leaves something for everyone. Experience the impressive aquarium, and Water Park, or take an underwater tour of “The Dig” a theoretical version of the “Atlantis ruins”. Let’s not forget

I watched in awe as the many boys jumped time and time again from the edge of the cliff into the water, wondering to myself how someone can muster such courage to even attempt something like that in the first place. The boys were cheered on by the girls along the Swan river shoreline. How I wished I had girls to cheer me on. I would have to find he courage to jump blackies, for someone like me a chance of popularity shines golden in my eyes. I decided I would try again to jump off blackies. Eventually

down over her body. She sat for a moment, stared silently toward the driftwood clutched in her right hand. It was not a piece of a tree, but finished wood, nor old, nor deteriorated. Her eyes surveyed the beach reality struck her straight in the face. The pieces of wood that littered the beach, the one in her hand were from a shipwreck. She could not be sure, but inside knew it was the ship she had sailed. Where she is, how many survived, she didn’t know, but thankful she’s alive. Had she been

two days in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We drove all the way down the Florida - my Dad being scared to fly - with 6 people in the car, it's safe to say it was a very entertaining car ride. When we finally arrived, we immediately went straight to the beach and just relaxed. Those two days in Florida were so fun and stress free I didn't wanna leave so soon. But the time flew by and next thing you know we were boarding the cruise ship. As we boarded the ship, everything seemed so perfect it felt like

all ages. Music by the Sea Celebrating its 16th anniversary, this family friendly event is scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9pm from May 16th through September 12th, 2018 and is located at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on St. Augustine Beach. This event features performances by various local artists, as well as food available for purchase by a different restaurant each week. Taking place rain or shine,

If your family loves the beach, you may have traveled to Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Isle of Palms is seven miles long, two miles wide, and has a nickname of “long Island.” Isle of Palms has a population of 4,609 full-time residents, but on Saturdays and Sundays the island population can swell up to 15,000 people. As a current resident of Isle of Palms for the past four years, I am still discovering the many wonders of this island. Here are a few suggestions if you and your family plan to visit