Category: Swimming

6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.

The New York Times – Travel:
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
Come for the Cottage in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Stay for Everything Else.

The New York Times – Travel:
The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.
Honolulu on a Budget

The New York Times – Business:
Hawaii is expensive, but basing yourself in the capital, where local culture and nature are within easy reach, can save you money on lodgings and food, leaving funds for a few splurges.
5 Hotels With Options for Wild Swimming

These properties offer easy access to enticing natural waters, from a crystal blue Caribbean cove to bracing Scottish lochs.
Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.
How to Protect Your Hair When Swimming

Expert advice from a surfer, a hairstylist and a model.
On a Magical Italian Island, Swimming, Stone and Sea

Favignana, off the west coast of Sicily, is known for its stone quarries, clear waters and fabled fish. A writer explores by land and by water.
Skimpy Men’s Swimming Briefs Are Making a Splash

Swim briefs are being embraced by trendy brands, publications and celebrities. Will they show up at a beach near you?
The Best Rubber-Strap Watches for Summer

Ahead of Father’s Day, a roundup of colorful water-resistant styles.
6 Warm Winter Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits

Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.
2028 LA Olympics: Swimming Moves to an NFL Stadium

Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympic Games hope that a huge venue for swimming, a marquee event, will draw crowds and generate much-needed revenue.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘To Die with Perfect Abs’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.