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A Castle Planner's Guide to Sand Castles

You have joined me on the shores of Meridell for a quick lesson in castle architecture, taught by yours truly, the Castle Planner for Meridell Castle, Gaius Gallius!

by ferretboy85
A Tourist's Guide to Coastal Faerieland

When Faerieland fell, it managed to find a snug spot on the coastline of Neopia. The coast was barren and rocky beforehand and largely uninhabited.

by black_skull725
Haunted Locations of Mystery Island

Mystery Island is a fun tourist destination for many a Neopian. Located about 600 miles east of Neopian Central near Krawk Island and Maraqua, its near constant sunshine, white sandy beaches, and beautiful coral reefs makes it a very exciting destination for just about any milestone event. Collab with surging

by venturecaptalist
Find a New Beachy Friend this Summer!

Welcome! Is your Neopet lonely? Well, every Neopet could benefit from a Petpet as a friend!

by _brainchild_
Best Beach Day Essentials for Year 28!

Planning your next big Beach Day? Whether you’re going to Kiko Lake, Mystery Island, or any of the other tropical Neo Islands - you DEFINITELY need to plan ahead with your Beach Day essentials!

by melowierdums
A Vendor’s Guide to Beachside Sales, Sand, & Survival

The following guide was recorded by an Island Vandagyre, Cora Lowena, a Licensed Beach Vendor on Mystery Island. For aspiring vendors for the upcoming summer season.

by _myst_queen
Mystery Island: A tourist’s guide

Hello fellow Neopians, it’s that time of year again, we’re heading closer to summer and I can already smell those Iced Coconut Coffees!

by emiliexromance
Ten Essentials to Bring to the Beach for Beach Day!

As the weather warms up, it’s great this time of year to take a trip to the beach in Mystery Island. Collab with corrina404 coconut_rat

by theguy2020
 
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"The Beach Guardian" by hfallyn
”Your face is going to get stuck like that,” Azisam teased as he gently nudged his younger brother with his elbow. Blumrah rolled his eyes before turning his attention to an abandoned Neocola can half-buried beneath the sand. The Water Blumaroo retrieved the debris with his Grarrl Grabber before shoving it into his bag. “Yes, I remember you scaring me with threats like that when we were kids.” Azisam, a Woodland Blumaroo, chuckled as the pair continued down the beach. He speared a discarded tube of 30 proof Kacheek Sun Screen with his own makeshift rubbish collector, his trusty Enchanted Wizard Mushroom Staff. “So, your shift ended thirty minutes ago. How long do you typically stick around to clean up the beach?” “As long as it takes,” Blumrah answered with a shrug before the two carried on in silence. The truth was, some days, particularly during this time of year, it would take Blumrah hours to clean the beach. From the end of the Month of Hunting through the beginning of the Month of Gathering, Roo Island’s shores were swarming with an influx of visitors. Neopians often travelled from the Lost Desert, looking for a refreshing, coastal community or descended from Terror Mountain, eager to warm up their chilled bones. Blumrah had complicated feelings when it came to off-islanders. He worked as a lifeguard at Roo Island’s main beach, located right off its central pier. He spent all day patrolling the shoreline and protecting his fellow Neopians. He loved his job and truly cared for the souls he guarded. But oftentimes, that care felt like a one-way street. Vacationers gave no thought to the land or locals: out-of-sight, out-of-mind, and these shores would soon...




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A Coconut JubJub Finds Meaning on Mystery Island
The sand felt soft under her feet, yet not as soft as what she had previously imagined. At least the view was mesmerising.

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Daniel’s Weekend at the Beach
Daniel the Bruce was the most winter-loving Neopian there ever was. He was born in the foothills of Terror Mountain, was painted Christmas, and enjoyed contributing to the Month of Celebrating festivities every year by volunteering to...

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Tales from NeoNoir: Pastel Persuasions
I feel the spacecraft sputter and stall as it hits the Hangar floor. The woosh of air over the scratched glass top as it opens causes the breath to reenter my lungs.

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Things Change
Stitches nodded as he laid out his towel on the warm sand. "Great view in the daylight, I'm sure. But I only hike at night."

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His Job... is Beach?
There must have been some magic in that tiki hut they found... Collab with noileh

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Cosmic Pets - Beach Time!
Fun in the Artificial Sun!

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