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Whether they're at a posh resort or a condo or camping out, families love their beach vacations. And every Memorial Day they get a list of top-notch sandy shores, courtesy of "Dr. Beach" aka Dr. Stephen Leatherman.
In the world of beaches, being picked for Dr. Leatherman's "America's Best Beaches List" is like getting an Oscar, with a flurry of publicity on talk shows and in the press. Check Dr. Beach's interesting web site for a list of the many criteria by which he "diagnoses" a shore.
Dr. Beach himself is an esteemed scientist who for 20 years has studied shore erosion and storm impacts. He's also a scientist who'll pose on the sand with stethoscope, medical bag, and conch shell. Gotta be a good guy.
On the next pages, you'll find Dr. Beach's picks for 2006, plus some tips about these top beach vacation spots, for family visitors.
If you're looking for beach resorts, head to Beach Vacations A to Z.
