The Associated Press Despite Irene, world's top surfers hit New YorkThe Associated PressAlthough known locally, along with Montauk on eastern Long Island, as a prime surfing location, many wonder whether the waves off Long Beach will be fierce enough to challenge the world's best. Jodi Wilmott, a spokeswoman for the organizers, …and more » View full post on best beaches... 

For Gulf tourism, problem is perception _ not oilThe Associated PressBeaches have been cleaned of crude, the leak has been plugged and some cities never had oil wash ashore at all. Still, tourists stay away from what they …and more » View full post on best beaches – Google News addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fromantic-honeymoons.org%2Fbest-beaches-news%2Ffor-gulf-tourism-problem-is-perception-_-not-oil-the-associated-press'; ... 

For Gulf businesses, fading summer is a lost causeThe Associated Press… offshore while families splashed in the surf, sunbathed and tried to make the best of one of the first nice — and clean — beach weekends there in …and more » View full post on best beaches – Google News addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fromantic-honeymoons.org%2Fbest-beaches-news%2Ffor-gulf-businesses-fading-summer-is-a-lost-cause-the-associated-press'; ... 

Asbury Park, NJ, nixes proposal for topless beachThe Associated PressASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey shore city best known for Bruce Springsteen says it doesn't need any additional exposure: Asbury Park shot down a proposal …and more » View full post on best beaches – Google News addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fromantic-honeymoons.org%2Fbest-beaches-news%2Fasbury-park-nj-nixes-proposal-for-topless-beach-the-associated-press'; ... 

Los Angeles Times Tar balls from Gulf oil spill turn up in TexasThe Associated PressGALVESTON, Texas — A top Texas official says tar balls from the Gulf oil spill have been found on state beaches. It's the first known evidence that gushing …First oil reaches the coast of TexasPhiladelphia InquirerTexas beaches see first tar balls from spillAustin American-StatesmanWho's the finger... 

Washington Post Oil spill stirs study, debate over health impactsThe Associated PressQ: What about all those tar balls and splotches of oil on some beaches? A: It's best to avoid them. Oil on bare skin should be washed off as soon as …Oil Spill Taking a Toll on Fla. TourismCBS NewsGulf oil slick has White House surroundedWorld TribuneGulf Oil Spill By the NumbersTriple PunditThe Guardian... 

CBS News Oil stains beaches and tourists as slick spreadsThe Associated Press"You don't always get it back in time, but you do your best." BP CEO Tony Hayward assured investors that the company had "considerable firepower" to cope …BP oil – hits florida beachesGather.comNOW, FLORIDATampabay.comSpill threatens Florida's beaches and tourism livelihoodsNew...