Metal detectorist Dale Oldham discovered an old coin at a popular Port Macquarie beach. Unsure of what it was, an online search showed it was an 1881 copper 1 Pysa coin from Zanzibar. A coin expert ...

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Ilias was enjoying a break with his partner Tegan Stephens in Zanzibar when he was alerted to someone struggling to stay afloat in the ocean. The 25-year-old quickly jumped into action, grabbing a ...

Developers have proposed a new 140-room Springhill Suites hotel in Carolina Beach after a previous plan faced public opposition. The new hotel, named the Harmony Hotel and Pavilion, would replace the ...

Formerly The Chesterfield, the hotel is expected to host a soft opening in December, with a full brand launch likely in January. Room rentals are expected to begin in March, though some work is ...

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - There’s another step being taken in the opening of a Margaritaville hotel coming to North Myrtle Beach. Officials broke ground on the Compass by Margaritaville Hotel, ...

Discover the perfect spot to enjoy a chilled drink as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean Zanzibar isn’t a destination you’d choose for its nightlife, but there is much to enjoy once you’re there. The ...

Beaches aren’t just places to simmer on days when the sun beams from an azure sky. They also make great places to escape the pressures of 21st-century living, at any time and in almost all weathers.

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach leads a list of lovely stays near the waves. Whether you seek a beachfront hotel inspired by Rome’s Villa Medici or the enduring charm of the city’s salmon-hued ...

The usual hot spots are teeming with tourists this summer. Here are some unexpected alternatives — in Spain, Greece, France, Italy and England — where you can pair some serenity with your sea views.