B E A C H P A RA D I S E

In her ongoing journey, intrepid grid explorer/photographer LORI BAILEY shares two of her latest favorites - the calm beaches of Borkum and the exotic coral reefs of Moksha

W H ET H ER YO U W ANT T O ST R OLL the beach alone, or explore and perhaps dance with someone special, Borkum might

Borkum feel like your perfect getaway.

This photogenic island is a wonderful hangout, with numerous hideaways. Yoyo Collas, owner/creator of the SIM (moderate rating), named it after RL

Borkum, an island and municipality in the Leer District in Lower Saxony, northwestern Germany.

Its available activities include rental bike rides, kite surfing, volleyball, and a playground, as well as amenities like the lighthouse, sun loungers, umbrellas, a beach café, ranger tower and several beautifully decorated cottages, both at the seaside and at the top of the island overlooking the ocean.

Or you can simply relax in the white sand, listening to music, the sounds of “...music, THE S