An estimated 15 million leisure trips are expected to be made this weekend as restless Britons flock to parks and beaches in England to enjoy sunny weather on the first weekend since lockdown was eased. Nearly half of the journeys to be made by car will be no more than 10 miles long, while 11 … Read more
Greece is preparing to reopen its beaches to eager locals tomorrow ahead of the country’s hugely-popular tourist season this summer. Greece – a destination favoured British holidaymakers – was put on a six-week lockdown in March in a bid to slow the spread of deadly coronavirus. Businesses were shut as soon as the country recorded … Read more
Eerily beautiful aerial photos and drone footage of Sydney’s iconic beaches looking pristine and untouched during the coronavirus lockdown They were taken by Australian aerial photography specialist Jampal Williamson using a drone and helicopter He said ‘it was incredible to see these deserted beaches when they would otherwise be absolutely packed’ Williamson’s shot of North … Read more
Thousands of people flocking to reopened Florida beaches that were forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic prompted the #FloridaMorons hashtag on Twitter. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely, even as the Sunshine State recorded its highest single-day increase … Read more
Crowds of locals continue to flood beaches in Jacksonville, Florida after the shores reopened to the public Friday after being shutdown due to the cornavirus pandemic. Jacksonville beaches opened at 5pm on Friday during limited hours and with restrictions, even as Florida recorded its highest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases. And the crowds came out for … Read more
Crowds of beachgoers have charged on to the beaches in Jacksonville, Florida after the shores reopened to the public despite the coronavirus pandemic. Jacksonville beaches reopened at 5pm on Friday under limited hours and use restrictions, even as Florida recorded its highest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases. Photos and video from the scene show enthusiastic … Read more
Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas – including plastic, fishing materials and sewage debris Human made litter has been found on beaches in many marine protection areas Kent, Devon and Cornwall were the worst locations for litter in protected zones The type of rubbish varies by … Read more
A popular Sydney beach continues to be busy despite desperate pleas for people to stay home and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Manly, on Sydney’s picturesque Northern Beaches, was packed on Saturday as locals adopted a ‘business-as-usual’ attitude despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Couples, families and friends were seen breaking social-distancing rules – with one family telling … Read more
Pink jellyfish invade the Philippines by the THOUSANDS as beaches have become deserted during the coronavirus pandemic The Philippines is under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic One of the most visited beaches is now deserted, allowing nature to flourish A biologist witnessed thousands of pink jellyfish floating on the ocean’s surface A bloom this size … Read more
Britain’s dead motorways: Barely a car can be seen on country’s busiest roads as coronavirus lockdown takes hold and day-trippers stick to beaches and parks near home Britain’s motorways are empty as the country comes to the end of week one of the coronavirus lockdown Motorways in Nottingham, Worcestershire and Fleet, near London, are all … Read more