Gold Rock Beach, Bahamas

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Gold Rock Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, is part of The Lucayan National Park and is protected by the Bahamas National Trust. It’s about 25 miles from Freeport. It is a secluded beach with fine sand and crystal water. It’s said the beach has its name because the shore looks golden in the rising and setting sun. When the tide is low, the shoreline of the beach spans for meters into the sea. There are BBQ pits, picnic tables and benches there, but no other amenities. The services are in the parking area. You can also snorkel or take a tour to make a kayak excursion. You can find the Lucayan Caverns, the world’s longest surveyed underground cave system, on the North of the beach. You must pay a fee to enter the park and you can park in a small gravel area and you will have to cross the street and take the left path to arrive to the beach (about 5 minutes walk).

Tips

You can go there on a jeep excursion, by taxi or you can rent a car. Remember they drive on the left. You must take Grand Bahama Highway East. It’ll take about 45 minutes from the city or about an hour from the cruise pier.

You must take everything you want with you snacks, drinks, chairs, etc. Remember there’s nothing on the beach but if you are lucky, you can sometimes find somebody selling drinks at the entrance of the park.

Maratea, Potenza, Basilicate, Italy

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Maratea is an Italian commune in the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy; with a splendid location along the Tirreno Sea. Its 32 km of coastline are dotted with cliffs, beaches and small coves, and have more than 50 caves. The mountains of the hinterland arrive directly to the sea, creating a picturesque visual contrast and beautiful panoramas; they are covered with pine forests and a specific flora. The Maratea Coast has more than twenty beaches. The largest is Gnola. Calaficarra is set among the rocks and caves. There are also beaches with black sand. To see: Castrocucco Castle, the Carrara marble statue of Christ the Redeemer 22 meters on Mount San Biagio, the obelisk of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Basilica of St. Blaise, the Church of St. Mary, the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of Saint Antonio among others.

Tips

If you visit Maratea in May, try to be present at the celebration of the anniversary of the translation of Saint Blaise relics that lasts a whole week, the first Saturday in May to the second Sunday of the month. This holiday, with early origins, celebrates the arrival of the relics of the saint in Maratea, which took place in May in 732.
It is an ideal destination for those wishing to spend a holiday by the sea, relax and also to explore the culture and taste the authentic flavors.
Take a nice walk in the historical center you can admire the medieval structure with narrow streets and imposing buildings, as well as artistic and architectural evidence.

Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d’Azur, France

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Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the Côte d’Azur between Nice and Monaco, on the Mediterranean, is spread stepped on the bay of Villefranche. It is famous because many cruises stop there. Thanks to the high cliffs, the city is protected from winds. The city has received several personalities and there were made over a hundred films and numerous commercials.

Tips

You will find beautiful souvenirs of trip: products made basic with Provence lavender, wine, soft drinks, spices and other craft items. Go around, the streets of the city will give you the feeling of going back several centuries: the Dark Street, a street covered of 130 meters, dating from 1260; the Chapelle St-Pierre of the sixteenth century, situated on the fishing port; St. Elme citadel which houses the City Hall and other monuments as well chapels, will capture your attention.
Swim in its clear waters is an unforgettable experience.
Take advantage of your stay to visit its three neighboring towns: Nice, Monaco and Menton. You can also take the train and go up to Ventimiglia (Italian border).