5 Spectacular And Storied Beach Trips

2013-06-28

Crashing waves. Windy bluffs. The mystique of the high seas and whatever lies beyond: Seaside places possess a dramatic allure that’s naturally attractive to storytellers. Maybe that’s why so many famous writers have chosen to live, work and set their fiction by the ocean. Or maybe they just liked the beach in summertime. Whatever the case, if you’re fond of literature as well as lounging, consider following in one of these writers’ footsteps. Whether you gravitate toward heat and palm trees or windswept north Atlantic dunes, some writer has put their stamp on a seaside spot to suit your tastes. Here are five places where inspiration hangs in the salty air.