During beach trips, Turbo would run from waves.

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Europe's second biggest holiday firm now says that bookings for both winter ski trips and summer beach breaks remain strong.

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"The Internet camera allows surfers a way to maximize their surf time without wasted trips to the beach when the surf is no good, " Deits says.

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In between trips to Palm Beach, Fla.

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U.S. visitors coming via people-to-people trips shouldn't plan on too much beach time.

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Aguas Bravas offers two-day rafting trips on the Acequias and Siniguis Rivers, staying one night on a sandy beach along a calm stretch of the Acequias.

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