Customize your own white noise: A Soft Murmur is free (yay, no ads!) and lets you make background noise just how you like it. Extra waves for me, please. I miss living in Maui!
The best destinations for beautiful beaches and marine life
Maybe you’re the person who wants to lounge on the sand with an icy drink in hand. Or perhaps you’re like me and want to see as many undersea creatures as possible. Bring on the snorkel, baby. (I’ll take the cocktail after.)
Rightboat combed through 313K+ TripAdvisor reviews to find the most beautiful beaches — with the best chance to spot marine life — across the U.S. We’re talking clear waters, clean beaches and lots of undersea creatures. Now I want to go on vacation.
And with no further ado, the top 10:
- La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California – Best overall
- Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii – Tropical paradise for marine enthusiasts
- Poipu Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii – Watch green sea turtles glide by
- Cannon Beach, Oregon – Calling all whale watchers!
- Panama City Beach, Florida – Dolphin-watching paradise
- Napili Beach, Maui, Hawaii – Tranquil haven for exploring underwater
- Pensacola Beach, Florida – Paddle past marine life
- Clearwater Beach, Florida – A great spot to learn about our undersea friends
- Sombrero Beach, Florida Keys – The spot for snorkeling
- Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii – Serene coastal paradise with powdery white sands
Napili Beach is a dream! And our Amazing Content Queen Allie says Lanikai is her favorite beach.
How to donate to Maui wildfire victims without getting scammed
I have so many listeners and readers in Hawaii. I also lived in Maui for years. It’s heart-wrenching to see lives lost, homes destroyed and the devastation. We won’t know the full extent of the loss for some time.
Scammers are ready to take advantage of people’s kindness in times like these. If you’re thinking of helping out, you need to know who to donate to.
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For a shark-detection app that uses AI and data forecasting to predict an attack. The risk of shark attack is about one in every 3.7 million swimmers, and 60% of all recorded shark attacks in the U.S. have occurred in Florida. I went scuba diving with sharks in Maui and Bora Bora. They’re meaner-looking up close!
10 luxury vacation rentals from around the world you can rent right now
It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of rental properties. You head to Zillow or another property website and check out the home of your dreams. It’s easy to let your imagination take you away. Soon, you’ll be imagining yourself lounging around an 18-room villa with a breathtaking view.