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Surfrider Foundation, Charity of the Day


The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to preserving the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, and works to further that mission through educational programs and the development of grassroots awareness. Their programs include everything from the expected like monitoring water quality and teaching kids to respect the beach to the slightly less expected, like information on how to create an "ocean friendly garden" that reduces runoff and harmful pollutants.

You can take part in their programs hands on if you live near any of the nations coasts (they have chapters pretty much everywhere) or join online and support them from anywhere.

Palmetto Bay Resort Planned For Belize


Another new resort is planned for Belize, an area that has been experiencing a major development boom over the past few years. The Palmetto Bay Resort at Maya Beach will be located on Belize's Placencia Peninsula in an area situated on 16 miles of white sand beaches and backed by the scenery of the Maya Mountains. Palmetto Bay will offer beachfront real estate and four star amenities and will be the first development in the Caribbean designed 'green' from inception.

The first phase of the gated resort, which is currently under construction, will be comprised of 36 whole ownership, luxury beachfront condominiums ranging from approximately 1,100 to 4,500 square feet, each with open views of the Caribbean. Prices will start in the high $200,000s. The turnkey one- two- and three-bedroom residences are spread through two low-rise buildings. Designer Julieanne Dobson who also worked on Francis Ford Coppola's Turtle Inn in Belize will create the interiors using warm woods and natural stone, vibrant contemporary textiles, and niche lit Mayan and African inspired art.

Ownership at Palmetto Bay Resort will include access to fitness facilities, conference rooms with wireless internet; 24-hour reception and security; fully equipped luxury kitchens with gourmet utensils and stainless steel appliances; balcony barbecues; and lush, mature landscaping with use of indigenous fruit trees and plants. The property will feature a 300-foot oceanfront infinity pool, a 400' private beach, beach boardwalk, and private dock.

Green factors include geothermal, solar, and water filtration technologies, which alone is estimated to conserve 1,000 gallons of water per day at full occupancy. Sales have begun on the property.

Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru

The Banyan Tree Hotels is opening their fourth property in the idyllic Maldives, the Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru. The property unveils the hotels first tented pool villa concept in the Maldives. Each villa is comprised of three tents that form living, sleeping and bath areas. The bath tent also includes spa beds for in-tent massages and facials. The tents have timber floors, rattan and teak furniture and big ceiling canopies. The villas are priced starting at $3900 but the resort is offering a special deal of 50% savings on accommodation, 25% savings on seaplane transfers, in-villa couple spa treatment, complimentary meals and selected beverages now through October 31st 2007 with minimum three nights' stay.

Hermes Grey Pinwheel Beach Towel


This summer as you hit the beach to do some serious sun-soaking and water splashing why not bring along the ultimate in beach accessories, this Hermes Grey Pinwheel beach towel. For having what I would consider a very unsummery color scheme of grey, yellow, and green, the scene on this towel evokes a nice refreshing beach vibe. Plus it gives a nice shot of surprising color when you flip it over and find the solid orange backside. Made of 100% cotton it measures a standard 36" x 60". I love my beach towels over-sized, but other than that I think this one's a great find. $405.

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Red Envelope Steady Sticks

With warm weather comes picnics, outdoor barbeques and days at the beach. And who doesn't love to eat and drink with friends while you soak up fun under the sun? Or is it soak up the sun while having fun? Regardless, while you are out be sure not to spill your drink, or better yet the bottle of spirits, by using Red Envelope's Steady Sticks. Made of rust-resistant stainless steel, you get four holders for your wine glasses and the fifth holder is for your wine bottle. The heavy-gauge allows it to be embedded in a grassy patch or at the beach. At this price ($30) you could buy multiple sets to accommodate all your guests.

Striped Beach Hut

Beach huts are found more often in Archie Comics beach scenes than on real-life beaches, but even though they take a bit more setup than the average beach umbrella, you have to admit that they are both retro-chic and far more appealing for changing in the public or semi-public beach bathroom. This Striped Beach Hut travels easily, as it is made with a steel frame that folds flat when you need to store it. The Dolan fabric is UV and weather resistant, with a practical finish that "inhibits mould formation and decay," allowing it to stand up to the sea air. The rainbow stripes are random, so no two will be alike, although they're sure to stand out on the beach no matter what. Price: $1120.

It's a Dog's Life on Cyprus

On Cyprus, different beaches appeal to different people, but they all have one thing in common: no dogs are allowed on them. The rule is in place to make sure the beaches stay clean for bathers. Perhaps tired of enforcing the policy, or simply tired of hearing complaints from dog-lovers, the authorities on the holiday island are considering changing the rules to give dogs (and presumably their owners) their own beach. No location has been picked out yet, but a dog-only beach is sure to be a big draw with pet owners.

Evolution Surf Travel Set

The Evolution Surf Travel Set includes three different skin treatments that are supposed to help combat the damage that sun exposure does to the skin. Their "intense healing" is intended to benefit even skin that has been overexposed to sun, sea and sand - as it is for many surfers, hence the name. The set includes: Exfoliating Bamboo Microdermabrasion Scrub (1.7 oz.), Smoothing Glycolic Coconut Crème (1.7 oz.) and Healing Day & Night Nourishing Crème (1.7 oz.). We're sure that they don't recommend trying to damage your skin in the sun while using the products, but if they really work, it's a good excuse to go to the beach a bit more often. Price: $440.

Cush'n Shade

Necessary sun and fun accessory or lame idea? Irish company Cush'n Shade has created a cushion/sunshade for sunbathing accessory. The Cush'n Shade has a +50 ultraviolet protection factor and can be used alone or attached to a sun lounger. It sells for $29.95 and comes in coral, blue and citrus green.

[via The Moodie Report]

Hermes Striped Beach Bag, Handbag of the Day

While many totes are excellent choices to take to the beach, there seems to be a lack of beach-specific totes from designers. Perhaps they don't want to pigeonhole a bag by branding it as beach-only, but in reality it is probably a selling point since there are so few. Hermes bucks the trend with their Striped Beach Bag. The blue and white striped pattern is very nautical in spirit. It is made of cotton toile and measures 13"x12"x28" - just right for a large towel, sandals, sunscreen and the other seaside necessities. The tote features a snap closure for securing your things and soft cotton handles, which make for easy carrying. Price: $530.

Ananas Beach Tote, Handbag of the Day

This Beach Tote by Ananas is the perfect bag for - what else - the beach. Unlike the vast majority of other beach-bound totes, this one is large enough to hold all your summer gear while still looking funky and fashionable. The straps of the tote, which measures 19" by 15," are extra-wide to make carrying it comfortable. The bag is handwoven from a natural fiber called abaca, has a satin-lining and comes in three colors, including saffron (pictured), fuchsia and grass. As an added bonus, the tote includes a  7" by 12" clutch for times when you really need a smaller bag, like hitting the cabana bar after sunbathing. Price: $88.

Folding Adirondacks: The Better Beach Chairs

Cheap plastic beach chairs don't look that good, are rarely comfortable and don't last. A much better summer chair option is the classic looking Adirondack. It conveys a quiet sense of luxury because it's the kind of chair that people expect to see on a porch in the Hamptons. The Wall Street Journal's Catalogue Critic rated foldable Adirondacks this week. Their intention was to find a chair that could be stored for the winter, but why not store it in your trunk and take it down to the shore instead? Their winner in both comfort and ease of assembly was the Orvis Folding Adirondack. The delightful chair is made of hardwood, finished with weather-resistant acrylic in one of 3 colors. The chairs are $189 each.

Southerly Winds Tote, Handbag of the Day

The first two words that spring to mind when looking at this bag are, in no particular order, "yacht" and "beach." The Southerly Winds Tote from Anthropologie is made of a medium linen, festively colored with nautical-looking red and white stripes. The patches on the sides of the bag are made of cotton canvas, but the trim at the opening is made of supple leather, which holds the woven rope which serves as a handle. Inside pockets keep your cell phone and iPod from falling to the bottom of the tote(14"x 19.5"x 8") and getting lost beneath a bathing suit, sandals and a book of light summer reading. Price: $278.

 

 

Pucci Beach Towel

Even clothing designers like to take a break from draping fabrics over models and sketching like crazy, and in summer, their thoughts turn toward the beach just like everybody else's. Pucci's plush beach towel has a bright, retro abstract print in vibrant orange, pink and lime green. Unlike your standard towel, each Pucci design is completely unique, so the pattern will vary from towel to towel. Made of 100% cotton, it is absorbent and fluffy, which means that it's equally suited to sunbathing or drying off after a swim. It's not quite in the same price range as the Hermes beach towels to begin with, but they are on sale for $190 right now - what a deal!

Hermes Printed Beach Towels

Hermes can even make a sandy beach luxurious with their plush, terrycloth beach towels, though it doesn't hurt if that beach is on a remote tropical island, either.  Featuring rich colors and bold prints, the towels maintain a sense of the fun, carefree look that a beach towel should have. Designs include schools of fish, an ocean liner and swimming sea turtles. It's hard to say which design is the most attractive, so it's probably best to get them all. Use the ship print while on deck during a cruise and save the animal prints for sunbathing. You'll definitely catch the eyes of everyone on the cruise ship! The towels measure 36x60-inches and are priced at $450 each.

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