oceankey.com/cam.htm The surfcam pointing out from the Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Fla., gives glimpses of leisure boats as they make wakes, and then, as it refreshes every couple minutes, makes them disappear. It's a beautiful seascape even on a CRT, but Sleepyspud just can't wake up in time to catch what's billed as the site's most enchanting moment: sunset. It comes too early in the afternoon Japan time.
www.niijima.com/camera Maybe it's fitting that in order to get the full effect of this Niijima tourist site, you have to download Shockwave first. Actually, the earthquakes that have been rocking the Izu chain have taken their toll on what was intended as a Webcam to let the world in on the island's little secret (sssshhhhh -- it's one of the best surf spots in Asia). The pictures haven't been updated for a week or so, and that's too bad because of all the beachcams in cyberspace, this one has the right idea: Put the camera at an angle so it can capture the breakers as they curl in and swallow the coast.
www.samuicam.com For those of you who are addicted to your Thai vacations, the Internet is here to offer a quick fix. A Thai tourist group has two Webcams focused on Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui. The pictures are enough to coax you into some serious holiday reminiscing. If your browser can't load either of the Samuicams, you can always click on a Bangkok link and watch a monsoon taking its best shot at the city.