Funnily enough I was at Seaton Sluice, just up the road from Whitley Bay, this afternoon. Not exactly tropical when those easterlies are blowing in...
Archer4: I'm just taking the train over unfortunately! I think you're right about it being upmarket - I'm having to stay in Niebull as all the accomodation on Sylt's either booked up or just ridiculously expensive.