Tag: Riviera

Spectacular Underwater World in the Northwest of France

Some have called the coast of Brittany the Riviera of the North. The many coves with white sandy beaches appear to be idyllic, but the Atlantic here in the northwest of France is rarely calm. The tidal range can be up to six meters; that is up to three times as high as on the…


Playa Del Carmen Offers Pristine Beaches and a Bohemian Atmosphere

By Juan Antonio (Oso) Oseguera From TravelPulse Playa del Carmen has gone from a tiny fishing village to one of the world’s busiest tourism destinations. But this transition has by no means been a smooth one. Along the Mayan Riviera lies the sophisticated resort town of Playa del Carmen, located on the Yucatan Peninsula near…


Wildfire Raging Near French Riviera Kills 2, Injures 27

BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS, France—A wildfire near the French Riviera killed two people and was burning out of control Wednesday in the forests of the popular region, fueled by wind and drought. Over 1,100 firefighters were battling the flames and thousands of tourists and locals were evacuated to safer areas. The fire started Monday evening 40 kilometers (24…


Discovering the Turkish Riviera 

At first, I think it’s my imagination—after all, how can the water just glow like that? Sitting on a pirate ship under an almost-full moon, the Aegean below the starboard side seems to sparkle, each ripple producing a new, tiny burst of blue-green wonder. There’s a scientific explanation, I realize, a phenomenon they call, somewhat…