CoastRentals Beach Vacation Blog

Where do people move when they retire? The beach. Where do people go on Spring Break? The beach. Where do all the Corona commercials take place? The beach! If nothing about global warming scares you yet - the massive climate shifts, the spread of disease, food shortages, massive hurricanes and tornadoes, maybe your love for the feeling of the sand beneath your toes will.

That’s right, global warming is going to ruin your vacation. All those dream summers you spent with your family and friends in years past will be but faint memories before you know it. The earth will continue to heat up, the ice caps will be melting while the beaches are eroding, and the $700,000 beach home in Naples that you’ve set your sights on will be well underwater.

Millions of people take a trip to the beach every year, from Maui to Key West, Perth to St.-Tropez, the sun and the sand (and the bikinis) drawing them religiously to hot spots of relaxation and recreation. But what if the predictions of the imminent effects of global warming come true?

The human race will lose out on one of its most treasured international pasttimes, that’s what. No more sipping drinks with little hats in them while the kids jump up and down in the waves. Instead, the waves will be plummeting through and then over expensive beachfront properties, and making 4th street the new Ocean Parkway.

Most of us have great memories of digging through the sand at 4, jumping in the waves at 12, having some drinks at 21, making love at 28, all the way up to the serentiy we will enjoy while staring out across the ocean and relaxing at 70. Truly, the beach is one of the only places in the world where people of all ages can enjoy themselves equally.

So, here’s a two step program to help ensure you take advantage of the beach in there here-and-now, and in the future:

1. Book a beach vacation. Hotels and resorts can be expensive, so try booking a vacation rental. For our money, Maui, San Diego, and Destin are great choices. Pack your bags, your sunscreen, and a book. Enjoy.

2. Do your part to lessen the effects of global warming. Here are some easy, everyday changes that you can make to contribute. Don’t sit back and let our beaches go underwater, where would you go for some R&R?

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