Category: Swimming

6 London Swimming Spots to Plunge Into All Year Long

The New York Times – Travel:
A dip in one of London’s swimming spots is an opportunity to immerse yourself “in an ordinary hour of a city’s life.”
The Black Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For 80 summers, vacationers on the island have waded into bracing water to satisfy a desire for fellowship and light cardio.
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water

The New York Times – Travel:
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
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.