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   <title>Beach Therapy Blog</title>
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   <description>Updates to www.beach-therapy.com with pictures, videos, and reviews of beaches around the world.  Beach cam directory and  updates on the best beach destinations.</description>
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   <category domain = "http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#">top beaches of the world</category>
   <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:24:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My Shell</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/my-shell.html</link>
    <description>Why do I love this particular shell? Because it is beautiful.    And it has its own story to tell.  Where did it come from?  Where has it traveled to be</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My stress free place - Boracay Island Philippines</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/my-stress-free-place-boracay-island-philippines.html</link>
    <description>First proud to be a Filipino because Boracay Island is found in the Philippines. Top 2 best beaches in the world according to tripadvisor.com. It has a</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:09:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Coloring Contest is Live on Facebook</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#Beach-Coloring-Contest-is-Live-on-Facebook</link>
    <description>Check out this beach coloring page contest to win friends and influence beach bums everywhere.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:02:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My Home.</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/my-home.html</link>
    <description>Ever since I was a little girl I've had a special connection with water. I can find out what the direction the ocean is in just by closing my eyes and</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:46:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sunken Meadow Beach, Long Island</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/sunken-meadow-beach-long-island.html</link>
    <description>Sunken Meadow Beach is located in the town of Smithtown in Suffolk County, NY.  I have been there many times.  It's easy to get to - it's at the end of</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>More Beach Poem and Quote Submissions</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-poem.html</link>
    <description>More beach poem and beach quote submissions for beach wedding invitations, beach scrapbooking, and ocean themes from Beach-Therapy.com.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:53:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>North Myrtle Beach, SC.</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/north-myrtle-beach-sc.html</link>
    <description>Seeing a family having the time of their lives celebrating some of the simple joys of life fills me with joy and inspiration. There is so much more to</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:56:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Is the beach really actually therapy?</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-reviews.html</link>
    <description>I am writing this post in response to a personal question sent to me by one of my website visitors.  Eric asked if I thought a beach vacation could actually help you &quot;find&quot; yourself or even relieve mild depression.  

My answer to him was that I think that a vacation in general can help you find yourself again.  It is a break from the normal routines and a chance to explore the world outside your everyday scope.

I believe for some people that place away that helps them mentally regroup may be the mountains or a lake or a cabin in the woods.  For me that place is the beach.  I have enjoyed other vacations in my life and am certainly not above taking my children to an amusement park (on the way to the beach of course).  However, in the end all that fun is not the same as the complete and total peace I can achieve walking down a beach and listening the sounds of the surf.

There is some scientific evidence as well that the salty sea air has health benefits as well.  I suffer from seasonal allergies most of the year, but at the beach the salty air helps me breath easier. I think I will talk more about the actual health benefits in another post but wanted to add this aside.

I would also like to point out that heading out for a vacation is not a substitute for seeking professional help if you are suffering from serious depression.  I think it helps with a normal funk but a chronic issue may need medical intervention.  I am not a professional therapist but do have some counseling background and would be remiss if I did not address as well.

I have some other thoughts on how to make a vacation a renewing experience and will share those in my next few posts.  Thank you Eric for helping me get a little Beach-Therapy today.

If you have a beach story to share with us please use the link below to contribute to the conversation

Amy  Beach-Therapy.com</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:08:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jones Beach Wedding</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/jones-beach-wedding.html</link>
    <description>Enjoy your wedding da</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Monique and Tony Jacksonville Beach Wedding Blue and White</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/monique-and-tony-jacksonville-beach-wedding-blue-and-white.html</link>
    <description>Have fun and make sure your guests color coordinate it is great for photo</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:53:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Wedding - Shoes Optional - Sign</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-wedding-shoes-optional-sign.html</link>
    <description>This simple sign adds a fun touch for guests as they approach a beach wedding.  If the bride and groom are going barefoot for the ceremony it is only fair</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 16:50:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My religion</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/my-religion.html</link>
    <description>The clouds above dance in unison with the tides and together is where dreams are created and washed ashore waiting to be discovered.............As a child</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:29:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Cam Directory</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beachcam.html</link>
    <description>A directory and review of free beach cams. Directory and reviews of beach cam locations throughout the world.  Live beach pictures and the sounds of the ocean anytime of day or night.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 17:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Cabo San Lucas, California Baja Sur - MEXICO</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/cabo-san-lucas-california-baja-sur-mexico.html</link>
    <description>My sister in law and I just got back from a one week ALL INCLUSIVE trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  I have been to many places around the world and must</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:31:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sullivans Island South Carolina</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/sullivans_island.html</link>
    <description>Charleston area beach vacation information for Sullivans Island South Carolina. Which area beach is best for your Charleston beach vacation?</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:11:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Folly Beach South Carolina</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/folly-beach.html</link>
    <description>Folly Beach South Carolina is the closest beach to downtown Charleston but is it the one you should spend your time on?  Charleston area beach reviews and more.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:47:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Charleston Vacation Planning Guide for Beach Lovers</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/charleston-vacation.html</link>
    <description>Charleston Vacation planning guide for visitors who want to enjoy the South Carolina beaches nearby.  Downtown Charleston information.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:39:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Family Beach Vacation South Carolina</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#Family-Beach-Vacation-South-Carolina</link>
    <description>It's never too early to plan a family beach vacation.  I love seeing beach babies walking in the sand.  They always crunch their toes and giggle at the waves.  Reviews of Kiawah Island, South Carolina coming soon.

&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com/images/family-beach-vacation.jpg&quot;&gt;

Flickr Photo by Devonaire Eye.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:23:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Happy New Year Beach Wedding</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#Happy-New-Year-Beach-Wedding</link>
    <description>After a wedding at Playa Del Carmen Beach in Mexico.  Just made me smile so I thought I would share so everyone can start the new year out with a little beach-therapy.  

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    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:09:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/horseshoe-bay-bermuda.html</link>
    <description>Horseshoe Bay in Southampton Bermuda has sentimental value to me.  I grew up only minutes from this beach and spent many hours as a child swimming in its</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:18:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Wedding Photo Idea</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-wedding-photo-idea.html</link>
    <description>A fun beach wedding photo idea from Caitlinator Flickr photos.  The same idea would work on a pretty conch shell just as well if it is hard to find a large</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:31:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Victoria Bay, South Africa</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/victoria-bay-south-africa.html</link>
    <description>I haven't been there in a long time, but this beach was very special and it doesn't look like it's changed much from a Google Earth view.  It was actually</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:19:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>The Wilderness, South Africa</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/the-wilderness-south-africa.html</link>
    <description>This is a long curving beach located along the Garden Route near George, South Africa.  There are rocky cliffs at one end and then a long stretch of dunes</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:19:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>John U. Lloyd State Park, Dania Beach Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/john_u_lloyd_state_park.html</link>
    <description>John U. Lloyd State Park in the Dania Beach Florida area is a family beach vacation paradise but there are some tips you need to fully enjoy the experience.  Full review with beach pictures.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:42:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Family Beach Vacations in South East Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/family-beach-vacations.html</link>
    <description>Family beach vacations are a necessity in my family and south east florida offers a great domestic alternative to expensive and sometimes complicated international travel. Beach reviews with pictures.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:48:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Grandmother’s Cove on San Juan Island </title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/grandmothers-cove-on-san-juan-island.html</link>
    <description>Grandmother’s Cove on San Juan Island, Washington state, is my favorite beach! It’s the quintessential beach for all the right reasons -- lovely clean</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aruba Beaches - Reviews of the beaches of Aruba</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/aruba-beaches.html</link>
    <description>Are the Aruba Beaches worth the time and effort? A comprehensive review of the beaches of Aruba with pictures and video so you can judge for yourself.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:46:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Ft Lauderdale Beach, Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Ft_Lauderdale_Beach.html</link>
    <description>Ft Lauderdale Beach review with details of the best places to enjoy a beach vacation.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>RIU OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/riu-ocho-rios-jamaica.html</link>
    <description>My husband and I went to the Riu in Ocho Rios for our 15th wedding anniversary.  That was the most beautiful resort, beach and atmosphere.  The staff were</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:05:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jacksonville Beach, Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/jacksonville-beach-florida.html</link>
    <description>With all of the popular beaches in  Florida,  Jacksonville Beach sometimes gets lost in  the hype.  I have enjoyed the first coasts beautiful beaches for</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My beach boat fantasy</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#My-beach-boat-fantasy</link>
    <description>&lt;img SRC=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com/images/dingo_beach_boat.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;BR&gt;
&lt;BR&gt;This boat is just waiting to take me away today.&lt;BR&gt;
Thanks to Allan Henderson (Flickr photo)for this little bit of beach therapy today.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:44:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa Island, Navarre Beach, and Fort Pickens</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/santarosasound.html</link>
    <description>Beach reviews for Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf Islands National Seashore - Navarre Beach, Okaloosa Island, and Fort Pickens</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:14:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Coloring Pages</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach_coloring_pages.html</link>
    <description>Beach Coloring Pages - Free to print beach, palm tree, beach towel, dolphin, turtle pictures.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Is Travel to Cozumel Safe?</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/cozumel-beaches.html</link>
    <description>In light of recent avian flu outbreaks in Mexico, several people have asked me about travel to Mexico's &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt; beaches&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, especially one of my favorites, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com/cozumel-beaches.html&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt; Cozumel beaches&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  The official word from the CDC is that travel to Mexico is now as safe as staying home will be, but flu precautions are still recommended everywhere.  Ironically, Cozumel is a small island isolated off the coast of Mexico and never reported any flu cases and is likely safer to visit than your local mall.

That being said, you should always check the &lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx&quot;&gt;CDC website for travel advisories&lt;/a&gt; before traveling out of the country.

In the end, if you are uncomfortable with taking a risk, however small, find another beautiful location to enjoy some Beach Therapy.  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com/deerfield-beach-florida.html&quot;&gt;Deerfield Beach Florida &lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beach-therapy.com/santarosasound.html&quot;&gt;Oskaloosa Island &lt;/a&gt; on the Emerald Coast are favorite domestic destinations for me.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Port Crescent Beach in Port Austin Michigan </title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/port-crescent-beach-in-port-austin-michigan.html</link>
    <description>The Beach in the Port Crescent State park between Caseville and Port Austin Michigan is one of my favorites. With few visitors it has the feel of a</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:13:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Eagle Beach Aruba</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/eaglebeacharuba.html</link>
    <description>Eagle Beach Aruba was recently named one of the top ten beaches in the world! See pictures and video to decide for yourself. Other Aruba beaches also featured for your beach therapy fun!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:20:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Best Beach Towel</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/best-beach-towel.html</link>
    <description>These huge waffle weave bath sheets are the best beach towel I have ever found.  The blanket size is perfect for a day in the sun.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:23:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Eagle Beach Aruba - Beach-Therapy.com</title>
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&lt;BR&gt;Sure do wish we were here!&lt;BR&gt;
Thanks to ericfranklin (Flickr photo)for this little bit of beach therapy today.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:01:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Wedding Photo Gallery</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach_wedding_photo.html</link>
    <description>Beach wedding photo gallery to enjoy and to help with beach wedding planning.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 22:14:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach Wedding Planning</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach_wedding_planning.html</link>
    <description>Beach wedding planning can be fun, if you keep it simple. 5 simple steps to planning with tips from a professional beach wedding company.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 21:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Navarre Beach, Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/navarre-beach-florida.html</link>
    <description>March 24, 2009 Just a little update.  The National Seashore road (399) between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach is now open.  It is a beautiful drive</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:22:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Beach-Therapy.com Privacy Policy</title>
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    <description>Beach-Therapy.com Privacy Policy</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Riviera Beach, San Clemente</title>
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    <description>Riviera Beach in San Clemente, California is one of California's most beautiful beaches.  Parking can be a problem during the busy summer months as</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coronado, California</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/coronado-california.html</link>
    <description>I really love Coronado Island.  It is a very wide beach so even when a lot of people are there, it doesn't feel crowded.  The Navy jets fly overhead,</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:08:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Make difference in the world today!</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/Beach-blog.html#Make-difference-in-the-world-today!</link>
    <description>This is a world health initiative lead by my brother-in-law and friend, Dr. Andrew Dykens.  Check out the short video and then please, please take a minute to vote for the project!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Eco-Friendly Bamboo Gifts</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/bamboogifts.html</link>
    <description>Bamboo gifts are an excellent way to reduce your footprint on the earth as well as the footprint of the receiver.  Why Bamboo?  Read more here.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:33:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coronado Island, California</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/coronado-island-california.html</link>
    <description>This beautiful island is located just off the coast of San Diego.  You can take a ferry service over from the main land or simply drive on the bridge</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:36:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pensacola Beach~~~~~ Florida</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/pensacola-beach-florida.html</link>
    <description>Pensacola Beach is The Most Beautiful Place I have seen~~~....The Snow White Sand is as soft as walking in Sugar. The Ocean is really Blue and clear,</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 21:16:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico </title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/holbox-island-yucatan-peninsula-mexico.html</link>
    <description>The Island of Holbox   Holbox is an island located to the Northwest of Cancun, Mexico. If you are in Cancun and you want to go to Holbox, you would have</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:30:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Share Your Own Beach Reviews</title>
    <link>http://www.beach-therapy.com/beach-reviews.html</link>
    <description>Share your own beach reviews with other beach lovers. Help with beach vacation planning and read reviews written by other visitors.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:08:05 GMT</pubDate>
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