Two by two, a pod of some 40 dolphins arced through the water like a double chain of joyful chorus dancers. Enthralled by the Disneylike performance, the seaside crowd in Bethany Beach, Delaware, stood still in awe.
For my family and me, beaches are our happy places, with their healing mix of sun, sand, and soothing waves. Add shore critters, good restaurants, and a balcony overlooking the ocean, and we morph into contented vacationers. Although summer is prime time, fall brings relatively warm water, fewer crowds, and lower lodging fees.
