This is the story of one perfect beach:

The beach nobody can touch
'Made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach.'
There are hundreds of pristine white-sand beaches along the coast of Thailand,
but one tiny bay, almost hidden by limestone cliffs, has obsessed the world.

For years, people would come in staggering numbers hoping to step into "paradise".
One day last year, it was shut down. Authorities say they are committed to re-opening the perfect beach when they know what the true capacity of the beach is – that is how many people can sustainably visit on a daily basis. The BBC team/crew was given permission to visit the beach: Article.
Proof of how dire a situation has to get before action will be taken:

The beach nobody can touch

About 50-60 blacktip reef sharks started visiting the bay early each morning. The shallow waters are ideal for them and three of the female sharks chose Maya Bay to give birth to their babies. Dr Thon calls them "the coolest creature in the sea" and this, for him, is a gift.

Report by Saira Asher
Additional reporting: Thanyarat Doksone, Jonathan Head
Via BBC News

Why Travel with Poboy?
Because everybody have their own amazing travel experiences!

Plan an International Adventure on a Budget:

Tips and advice on how not to break the bank.
From flash airline sales to public transportation,
a boutique travel agent shares her tips for cost-effective travel.

There’s no getting around it: Traveling abroad is expensive.
Long flights, hotel rooms, and eating out add up quickly, and it’s incredibly easy to blow your budget.
But there are ways to mitigate some unavoidable expenses.
Key knowledge of destinations and tips on where to spend and where to save can be priceless.
Articles by Bryan Rogala via Outside Magazine

8 Tips for Planning an International Adventure on a Budget

There's no getting around it: Traveling abroad is expensive. Long flights, hotel rooms, and eating out add up quickly, and it's incredibly easy to blow your budget. But there are ways to mitigate some unavoidable expenses. This summer, my wife and I spent two weeks in Belgium and the Netherlands.

#TheJourney2019
Travel with Poboy!

Our mission is clear: We Want to Make Travel Insurance Simple for Everyone ―

VisitorsCoverage is disrupting the global travel insurance industry by leveraging technology to redefine the way travelers purchase and manage travel insurance.

'We truly believe that travel insurance should not be complicated, so we set out to find a solution to help travelers make the best decisions quickly and easily.'

Intuitive to the needs of their customers while blazing a trail in the ever-evolving insurance industry, strive to educate customers and empower them to make informed choices with the help of patented decision-making tools. VisitorsCoverage; a commitment to improving the industry, coupled with the highest quality coverage and service for customers around the world. VisitorsCoverage is one of the most trusted and preferred brand for global travel insurance.

With more than a decade of experience and unparalleled expertise in the travel insurance space, VisitorsCoverage is able to anticipate travelers needs and create revolutionary new insurance products to meet those needs while also offering a seamless online experience, saving customers time and frustration.

Offering the highest-rated insurance products combined with expert knowledge and unrivaled customer service, VisitorsCoverage takes care of travel insurance so international travelers can explore the world confidently and worry-free.

VisitorsCoverage Insurance for USA visitors, Int'l Travel medical Insurance, Visitor Health Insurance

Visitor Medical Insurance for USA visitors. Compare and review visitor insurance. Buy International Travel medical insurance and visitor Health insurance for USA.

Eager to explore the world? We can help you stay safe no matter where your travels take you.
Start with travel insurance to stay protected from the unexpected.― VisitorCoverage

Traveling doesn't have to break the bank―

In fact, you can travel for free.
There are plenty of places that'll help you find the best vacation for your budget.
Get discounts and the inside scoop with these great resources. Don't forget to ask for free travel upgrades.
(See: 5 Essential Travel Tools). You may also want to check out the Wise Bread: 180+ Best Money Saving Tools. Citation: Lynn Truong: 40 Most Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune

40 Most Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune

Traveling doesn't have to break the bank. Get discounts and the insider scoop with these great resources.

Cheap Flights and Accommodations

Find the best rates for airlines and places to stay, no matter what type of traveler you are.
Choose from hotels, hostels, hometels, or even just a couch. Interested in offering your place to a weary traveler?
Get some tips on how to host a traveler in your home.

Travel Edition: What’s different about Debra

Traveling during summer, holidays and school breaks can be expensive unless you know how to plan and where to look. That’s where Debra’s expertise comes in.

Debra Schroeder has traveled the world using frequent flier miles since 1994.
She’s visited 45 countries and 5 continents and flies over 180,000 miles a year (a combination of fare deals, mistake fares, smokin’ bargains, airline miles, and credit card points). A former 12-year travel industry executive and Master Cruise Counselor, she’ll show you the secrets to travel well for less.

Debra has Executive Platinum status with American Airlines.
Debra loves the perks of World of Hyatt Globalist elite status so much that she’ll mattress run at Hyatt to keep Globalist status. Debra Schroeder is a freelance writer and content creator who is always on the go. With a penchant for adventure, she loves active travel, discovering off the beaten path destinations, and finding the hidden gems in every city.
Travel smarter, not harder

Debra knows how to find the deals and how to creatively finance trips, like getting a trip to Hawaii for practically free or a $26,000 trip to Australia for $208. She’s always looking for the best deal, whether it’s a hostel, luxury resort, or somewhere in between.

You’ll learn:
*How to get the most from your travel dollar
*Save money on travel without sacrificing quality
*How to find the value in quality travel
*Travel smarter, not harder
*The best times to travel to avoid overpaying
*How to use frequent flier miles, hotel, and credit card points

When you read Traveling Well For Less you’ll learn practical tips like how to get VIP treatment at hotels, how to earn Southwest points without flying, the only time you should buy airline miles, and when you should buy hotel points.

Traveling Well For Less - How to travel for less. Tips and tricks to travel more, spend less, save money on travel

How to travel for less with travel tips, tricks, and travel hacks. Learn how to travel more, spend less, use airline miles, credit card points & hotel points.

Holiday Travel: Plan ahead; an unexpectedly long day at the airport—

Get ready!

Fall/Winter: Holiday Travel 2018
It's that time of year again when we hear how grim the upcoming holiday travel season will be. Yes, planes, trains, and roads will be crowded, especially now that the economy is perking up. And there's always the chance that snowstorms will gum up the works. But your holiday travel fate is partly in your own hands. Here are 10 tips — some new, some time-tested — for headache-free traveling during this busy season.
Travel Tips by Christopher Hall, AARP

Navigate and Save Time: TIPS!

 The holiday travel season is expected to be hectic, plan carefully.

 What is the busiest day to depart?
The thing about airport traffic is that it’s about as unpredictable as airfares.
The good people at Matador Network has looked at the 2017 data to help find the busiest days at the airport.
Which, hopefully, shows trends around the same times to watch for this year and into 2019. Data collected: Some are predictable, but others might surprise you, and at the very least, keep you from an unexpected long day at the airport.
Note: All travel dates and corresponding holiday dates are from 2017.
Citation: Matthew Meltzer via Matador Network

Plan Ahead
It's never too early to start your holiday travel planning. In the early fall, you can take advantage of lower rates and seats aplenty. To jump on a bargain, sign up for sale notifications from your preferred airlines or Amtrak and follow your favorites on Twitter and Facebook where special sale notifications may pop up before they are available to the general public. Discover these other secrets to snagging travel deals.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Getting home for the holidays can easily be an expensive and stressful journey.
But here are some tips from travel experts that can help minimize the pain — both financial and logistical — of your next holiday trip.

Or, Nevermind The Holiday Madness
Mindfulness is all the rage these days, so it makes sense that travelers would seek out experiences where they can be more present, incorporating nature, meditation, white sand beaches and pristine trails. Here are 10 vacation ideas that encourage mindfulness and may have a positive impact on your life.

A Go-To Source for Travel Tips & Travel Topics!

Travel Tips & Planning Advice for 50-Plus Travelers

Starting to think about planning your next getaway? Get the latest travel tips, news and advice for planning your next vacation.

Travel Edition: Airport Parking Made Easy

Airport Parking Reservations
When it comes to booking travel, people have learned to shop smart, using the web to find the best deals on flights, hotels, vacations, and more. At AirportParkingReservations.com, travelers can do the same with airport parking.

Savings and Simplicity
Parking at the airport (or “on-airport parking”) is unreliable and expensive. Spaces fill up quickly, and prices are sky-high. But finding the right alternative, or “off-airport parking”, can be a challenge, with prices and features all over the map. That’s where APR comes in.

Leadership and Quality
Since 2000, APR have been helping travelers find convenient, affordable off-airport parking at more than 85 airports in the US and Canada. Offering exclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else. And with over 2,600,000 reservations made and 200,000 user reviews, you’ll have all the information you need to get exactly what you want.

Choice and Confidence
APR don’t own or operate parking lots, they just make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for.
Whether it’s daily or weekly rates, valet or self-park, curbside pickup or a car wash, APR; here to help you find it - at the best price. Comparison shop and reserve online for a guaranteed spot at a guaranteed low rate. Traveling can be stressful, and the details make all the difference.

APR is available 24/7 to make sure you have a great experience, and always looking for ways to make that experience even better. APR is the online leader in airport parking, serving all major airports across the US and Canada. Subscribe for exclusive deals!

Airport Parking

✈ ✈ ✈ Airport Parking Reservations.com: NUMBER 1 For Cheap Airport Parking. LOW RATES On Short Stay & Long Term Parking. COMPARE & SAVE Today!