Region's Unemployment Rates Level Off
Maryland's unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent from 6.9 percent in March and Virginia's rate remained steady at 6.8 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The District's rate returned to 9.9 percent, the level it reached in
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Strong breezes and frigid water can not deter (l-r) Allison Ruddy, 15, Abbey Neuberger, 15 and Beth League, 15, all of Bel Air, from enjoying their spring break outing on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
(Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)
If you're hoping to
Hanalei Bay Named Nation?s Best Beach
Hawaii?s Hanalei Bay is the best beach in America, according to a new list released by a guy who calls himself ?Dr. Beach.?
Stephen P. Leatherman (oddly fitting last name for a dude who spends his days basking in the sun) published his annual ?America?
Two LI beaches on U.S. top ten list
No surprise to Long Islanders. But, ho hum: Two of the best beaches in America are on the East End's South Shore.
Once again, Coopers Beach in Southampton and Main Beach in East Hampton have been voted amongst the Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. by the self-
Siesta Beach rated No. 2 beach in United States.
SARASOTA ? Siesta Beach in Sarasota was ranked the second best beach on the annual list of America?s Best Beaches produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as ?Dr. Beach.?
Siesta Beach was runner up to Hanalei Bay in Kauai,
Hanalei Bay Beach In Hawaii Tops The Best List
Hawaii's Hanalei Bay Beach has been recognized the best beach already the second year in a row. The list of the criteria on which the best beach list is compiled includes 50 points and Hanalei Bay is on the top this year.
Hanalei Bay beach came 2nd in 2
Breakaway Tours by StudentCity.com Adds Value to the Spring Break Experience
...and grouped under the umbrella Breakaway Tours by StudentCity.com combines Canada's leader in student travel with the Spring Break specialists, promising added value and services, along with increased buying power for consumers. "We're excited to bring a...
Hawaiian Paradise Is 2009's Best Beach
(AP)
If life is a beach, Hanalei Bay must be heaven.
This remote, two-mile crescent-shaped beach on the island of Kauai, where emerald mountains meet the sparkling sea, was selected as No. 1 on "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman's 2009 list of
5 Things You Didn't Know about Michelle Obama
Photo by: Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty
Besides looking stunning on the latest cover of Time, First Lady Michelle Obama dished out the dirt on everything from her daily routine to her Hula Hoop skills.
Here's some little-known fun facts on our
Where is your favourite beach?
The number of UK beaches recommended for bathing in has fallen by almost a sixth because of last year?s poor weather, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says. Where is your favourite beach?
In its Good Beach Guide the MCS recommends 370 beaches out
