Pantelleria is a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. It’s also rocky and wind-whipped, making it quieter than its big-sister island next door.
Category: Swimming
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6 Beaches for Budding Swimmers, Surfers and Castle Builders
For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity.
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6 Best Beaches for Kids in the U.S. and Mexico
For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity.
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Natural Pools, Also Known as Recreational Ponds, Trade Chlorine for Plants
Backyards that feature natural pools trade chlorine for plants, don’t need to be closed for winter and may feature kois with names like Cutie.
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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers
Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style.
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Swimming in the Rivers and Springs of the Dominican Republic
A world away from the country’s luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, cool, aquamarine natural pools tempt travelers to jump in and feel the tingle.
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John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86
He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history.
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Tours for the Swimming-Obsessed
Swimming island to island in the Adriatic, gliding over coral reefs in the Caribbean, dipping into Iceland’s freezing waters and steamy hot springs: Travel companies are building entire tours around organized swims.
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After a Mental Health Break, Caeleb Dressel Returns to the Pool
Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic champion, swam in the nationals after taking a break for mental health reasons. He didn’t win, but he loved everything about being back, even the chlorine.
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An Unexpected Open Water Challenge: 40 Miles Across Arizona
Bone-chilling temperatures, dramatic scenery and road trip interludes make the SCAR Swim a fan favorite in the niche sport of open water swimming.
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Robert Trotman, 82, Dies; Opened Swimming Lanes to Minority Children
The club he started as a coach has helped young Black and Hispanic youths learn to swim and compete in the sport in urban areas not known as oases for it.
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Greta Andersen, Champion Marathon Swimmer, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Sports:As a long-distance, open-water swimmer, she braved waves, sharks and darkness to break 18 world records and become the first American to swim across the English Channel.