AddThisFinding the Perfect Beach On-line
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Just as no two snowflakes are alike, neither are any two beaches. The following Web sites will help you figure out which sandy strip is right for you.
• Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University, also known as Dr. Beach, issues annual ratings of superior strands (www.drbeach.org).
• The Travel Channel (travel.discovery.com) has its own worldwide "best beaches" rankings.
• Detailed listings for the East Coast are highlighted on Easternbeaches.com, which offers links to sites for the Great Lakes, the Gulf Coast, and the West Coast.
• To guarantee that the coast is clear, look for the Blue Wave certified seal, which signifies approval by the Clean Beaches Council (www.cleanbeaches.org).
• Picking the beach is only half the battle; to determine the best time of year to go, find detailed temperature and rainfall records at Worldclimate.com. The National Oceanographic Data Center (www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg) also lists water temperatures for U.S. coastal regions.
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