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Rhythm Of the Sea A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT ON THE BEST BEACHES OF THE WORLD
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The pandemic has largely paused the travel missing on the coveted beach vacation. Be it a calm stretch of sand, or a family-friendly sea-facing resort, or vanquishing the waves, there are a plethora of options out there to suit every type of traveller. Here are some of the world’s best beaches you cannot wait to return to or visit. Sea and oceans can be soothing, calm, and for it is even addiction but in a good way. Beaches are one of the best holiday destinations for those who love the sea, water, and the vision of the tropics. Ocean and salty water are not just it, but it is an inspiration and sometimes also a way of meditations. Many of us even develop a special relationship with the sea. Beaches are about sipping coconut drinks, reading a book in a palm’s shadow, relaxing on a hammock, discovering underwater life, surfing, attempting new water sports, listening closely to the ocean or the sea and more. The above list by any means is not a ranking or preferred list of beaches. We have purposely avoided beaches from India, there will be a separate supplement on Indian beach destinations. If for any reason we missed your favourite beach destination, we would love to get that added to the list. Please let us know by mailing us.
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Achill Island Mayo, Ireland Achill Island boasts some of the finest beaches in Ireland, including no fewer than five Blue Flag beaches. The Blue Flag scheme is an international standard for beaches and marinas and is assessed on an annual basis. The criteria for qualification include water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services. Best time to visit: July - September Nearest Airport: Ireland West Airport
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Al Khalouf Beach Oman Nicknamed Sugar Dunes because of its white, powdery dunes that are as white as sugar. Khaluf is a 50km stretch of seafront located about 450km south of Muscat and consists of calm protected water, white sugar dunes, rocky outcroppings, and sleepy fishing villages. Best time to visit: October - April Nearest Airport: Muscat International Airport
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Alamere Falls Beach California Alamere Falls is a rare “tidefall”, a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. It is one of only two known tidefalls in California, the other being McWay Falls. Alamere Falls tumble over fragile shale cliffs at Alamere Creek Beach. Best time to visit: May - September Nearest Airport: San Fransisco Airport.
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Anakena Beach Easter Island Anakena is a white coral sand beach in Rapa Nui National Park on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Built as a tribute to the first arrival on the island, it is quite an experience. Best time to visit: December - February Nearest Airport: Mataveri Airport
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Anapai Beach New Zealand Anapai boasts a sweeping coastline of golden sands, crystal clear waters and native kānuka forest. The beach is divided into two by rocky outcrops, providing contrast between the harder rock at the northern end and the softer, more deeply weathered granite to the south. Best time to visit: December- March Nearest Airport: Nelson Airport
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Anfeh Beach Anfeh, Lebanon Enfeh is known for its clear water, one of the cleanest waters on the Lebanese coast, home to a wide variety of fish. Best time to visit: Year Round (Preferably Spring Time) Nearest Airport: Lebanon International Airport
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Anse Source d’Argent Seychelles It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and it is certainly one of Seychelles’ most famous attractions. The beautiful mix of turquoise water, golden sand, and impressive boulders make it a unique prospect worldwide. Best time to visit: April, May & October, November Nearest Airport: Prasin Island Airport
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Baia do Sancho Brazil It not only the finest beach on the island, but possibly the best beach in Brazil. Its crystal clear blue water, which is encompassed within a National Marine Park, is teaming up with sea life including turtles, hundreds of species of fish and dolphins. This makes it one of the premier diving destinations in Brazil. Best time to visit: December- March and June - September Nearest Airport: The Fernando De Norhana Airport
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Baker Beach San Francisco Located in the northwestern area of San Francisco in the Presidio, Baker Beach is primarily known for its sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the neighbouring Marin Headlands. Best time to visit: September - November Nearest Airport: San Fransisco International Airport
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Banana Beach Koh Hey (Coral) Island Phuket, Thailand Famous for its impressive coral reef Banana Beach are popular for water sport activities such as, banana boats, canoes and snorkelling. The beach got its name as ‘Banana Beach’ because of its popular banana boats. Best time to visit: November- April Nearest Airport: Phuket International Airport
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Beehive Trail Acadia National Park, Maine The Beehive Loop Trail is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Bar Harbor, Maine that features a lake and the trail is primarily used for hiking. Best time to visit: June - August Nearest Airport: Hancock County Harbour Airport
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Bells Beach Australia A world-famous surfing destination, Bells Beach has been holding surfing competitions since 1961 and over more than half a century it has built a reputation as the location of the oldest surfing carnival in the world. Best time to visit: September - November and March - May Nearest Airport: Torquay Airport
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Benagil Sea Cave Portugal Also known as Algar de Benagil, Bengali Cave is undeniably one of Portugal’s most stunning and famous natural landmarks. It features a remarkable grotto with a hole in the ceiling known as “the eye,” which illuminates the golden sands and turquoise waters with sunlight and provides a glimpse of the blue sky above. Best time to visit: February or September - October Nearest Airport: Faro Airport or Airporto De Portimao- Alvor
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Black Sand Beach Iceland Iceland Reynisfjara black sand beach is the most famous beach on the South Coast of Iceland. Its beautiful black sand, powerful waves, and the nearby Reynisdrangar sea stacks make it a truly unique destination. Best time to visit: July -August Nearest Airport: Bakkaflugvollur Airport
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Blue Beach (La Chiva) Vieques, Puerto Rico La Chiva is a long stretch of unbelievable beauty with pristine blue waters, light sand, and tons of snorkelling. The water is very clear with grass beds scattered here and there where schools of colourful fish swimming around. Best time to visit: Mid April - June Nearest Airport: Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
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Breivika Vaeroy Island, Norway This remote beach is surrounded by white sand with a turquoise sea and raw landscape with just a few fishermen’s houses in view. Best time to visit: May and June, September and October Nearest Airport: Alesund Airport
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Broken Beach Arch Bali One of the most beautiful spots on this Indonesian island. It is popularly known for the large naturally-made cove and perfectly arched rock formation that allows the waves to flow in and out of the ocean. Best time to visit: April- October Nearest Airport: Ngurah Rai International Airport
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Cabo San Juan de la Guia Beach Colombia Known worldwide for the famous pictures, where you can see the hill in the middle of the sea and the cabin on it where you can sleep in hammocks or rooms with beds. Best time to visit: December - March Nearest Airport: Simon Bolivar International Airport
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Cala Deià Beach Spain The crystal clear waters of Cala Deia is famous for snorkelling and diving. Coasteering, kayaking, canyoning and climbing is another attraction that you don’t want to miss on. Best time to visit: April and May, September and October Nearest Airport: Palma Son Bonet Airport
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Cala Goloritzè Sardinia Created by a landslide in 1962; it is famous for its high pinnacle of 143 meters above the cove. Another feature of the beach is the natural arch that opens on the right side of the bay. Best time to visit: April - June Nearest Airport: Tortoli Airport
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Calanque d’En Vau France A calanque is a steep-walled inlet found along the Mediterranean coast and is known for white rocky cliffs descending to clear teal seas. The scenery is a dramatic palette of blues, greens and whites all blending under the sunny skies of Provence. Best time to visit: April- May, June - August Nearest Airport: Marseille Provence Airport
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Cannon Beach Oregon Listed Cannon Beach as “one of the world’s 100 most beautiful places”, it is famous for Haystack Rock, a 235 ft (72 m) sea stack that juts out along the Pacific Coast. Best time to visit: September Nearest Airport: Nehalam Bay State Airport
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Capo Sant Andrea Elba Locally known as the “Small island within the island”. It is the most beautiful and naturally preserved beach. Because of its special identity based on the union between the sea and the mountains, the beaches and the cliffs, the variety of flora and fauna and the richness of the sea bed. Best time to visit: May - September Nearest Airport: Marina di Campo Airport
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Champagne Beach Vanuatu The beach is famous for its crystal clear waters and powdery white sands, which is one of the best in the South Pacific region. Best time to visit: April- October Nearest Airport: Olpoi Airport
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Clifton Beach South Africa Clifton is a series of four beaches, each separated by a stretch of granite boulders. The beach is sprawling and clean, reflecting the brilliant African sunshine off the white sand. Best time to visit: May - September Nearest Airport: Cape Town International Airport
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Dry Tortugas National Park Florida The park is noted for abundant sea life, tropical bird breeding grounds, colourful coral reefs, and legends of shipwrecks and sunken treasures. Best time to visit: February - May Nearest Airport: Key West International Airport
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Durdle Door England It is the most famous stone arch anywhere in the world. It was created when the sea pierced through the Portland limestone around 10,000 years ago. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is an extremely popular beauty spot. Best time to visit: Late March and Early June, September - November Nearest Airport: Bournemoth International Airport
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El Nido Philippines It is famous for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and splendid limestone rock formations. Best time to visit: November - April Nearest Airport: Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport
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Embleton Bay Northumberland, UK One of Britain’s most beautiful beaches is known for paddling. A gloriously wide sandy beach stretching for miles into the distance. The majestic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle provide the dramatic backdrop to this beautiful bay. Best time to visit: Late March and Early June, September - November Nearest Airport: Heathrow Airport
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Gouverneur St. Barts Rumoured location of buried pirate treasure, it is surrounded by beautiful turquoise water and a pristine natural environment which makes Gouverneur feel like a charming secret getaway. Best time to visit: November through June Nearest Airport: Princess Juliana International Airport
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Grace Bay Turks and Caicos It is the third-largest barrier reef in the world and countless spectacular wall dive sites. Combined with the abundance of vibrant coral and sea life, it has the best diving in the Caribbean. Best time to visit: April and May Nearest Airport: Providencialis International Airport
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Hidden Beach Mexico Also known as love beach, Hidden Beach is a secluded sandy cavern with white sand and blue waters. Best time to visit: December - April Nearest Airport: Mc Allen international Aiport
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Holbox Island Mexico It is one of the best places in the world to swim with Whale Sharks. Best time to visit: December - April Nearest Airport: Aerodromo De Holbox
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Honokalani Beach Waianapanapa State Park, Maui The primary attraction of this beach is the pitch-black black sand and rock which is a magnificent sight and not to be missed. Best time to visit: March- September Nearest Airport: Hana Airport
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Horseshoe Bay Bermuda Named for its curving shape, popular Horseshoe Bay Beach flaunts with crystal blue waters and pink sand. Best time to visit: March or April Nearest Airport: Bermuda Airport
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Kaputas Beach Turkey It welcomes hundreds of local and foreign tourists every day with its unique turquoise colour. Located in the neighbourhood of Kalkan, Kaputaş is surely one of the most beautiful beaches of the world with its unique colour and unspoiled naturalness. Best time to visit: April, May, September and October Nearest Airport: Kastelorizo Airport
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Kelebekler Vadisi Turkey Popularly known as “Butterfly Valley’, it is rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from the large number of butterfly species found here. Best time to visit: April, May, September and October Nearest Airport: Dalaman Airport
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Koekohe Beach New Zealand Rated as one of the top 50 best beaches worldwide. A New Zealand beach famed for its boulders has been named one of the fifty best in the world. Mysteriously spherical stones scattered across a beach. Best time to visit: December - March Nearest Airport: Oamaru Airport
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Koh Lanta Thailand The largest island (Ko Lanta Yai) has nine beaches running down the entire west coast, forests, and tropical jungle. The islands are known for their long, sandy beaches and scuba diving. Best time to visit: November and early April Nearest Airport: Trang Airport
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Lanikai Beach Oahu, Hawaii Two lovely offshore islands, soft white sand, and azure blue waters make it one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Best time to visit: March to September Nearest Airport: Daniel K Inouye International Airport
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Lord Howe Island Australia Lord Howe Island is known for its geology, birds, plants, and marine life. Popular tourist activities include scuba diving, birdwatching, snorkelling, surfing, kayaking, and fishing. Best time to visit: September - November and March - May Nearest Airport: Lord Howe Island Airport
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Maho Beach St. John It boasts of is beautiful white sand and the shade of towering coconut palms. It is s also popular with a raft of colourful marine creatures. Best time to visit: December through March Nearest Airport: Cyril E King Airport
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Makua Beach Oahu, Hawaii Makua Beach has very soft white sand and is very popular for surfing. The beach also is very exciting for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. Best time to visit: March - September Nearest Airport: Nelson Airport
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Marahau Beach New Zealand Referred to as ‘the sandspit end’ by the locals, this spot has a lovely beach on one side and a sandy estuary of the other side. Best time to visit: December - March Nearest Airport: Nelson Airport
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Matira Beach Bora Bora, French Polynesia It is popular for crystal-clear water and the sand is soft and downy. It offers natural shade from palm trees, safe swimming and easy snorkelling. Best time to visit: May and October Nearest Airport: Kalaeloa Airport
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Maundays Bay Anguilla Maunday’s Bay is especially renowned for its variety of water based activities and its white-sand shores and azure waters always best for a perfect vacation. Best time to visit: May and August Nearest Airport: Anguilla- Clayton J Lloyd Airport
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Maya Bay Beach Thailand It flaunts with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef. It is also famous for being the site where the Hollywood film “The Beach” was shot. Best time to visit: November and early April Nearest Airport: Phuket International Airport
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Monterosso Al Mare Italy It is the largest of the five coastal villages known as the Cinque Terre. The beach is the only extensive sand beach in the Cinque Terre and runs along most of the coastline. Best time to visit: April to June and mid-September to October Nearest Airport: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
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Nanjizal Cove West Cornwall, England Nanjizal, also known as Mill Bay, is a beach with a pretty boulder-strewn cove with unusually clear water. There is an abundance of caves and interesting rock formations for those not content with taking in the view. Best time to visit: Late March and Early June, September - November Nearest Airport: Isles of Scilly Airport
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National Park Skeleton Coast, Namibia Skeleton Coast National Park protects one-third of Namibia’s coastline and has fascinating marine life through to rare. It is excellent for fishing off this coast. Best time to visit: July - October Nearest Airport: Okangwati Airport
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North Island Seychelles North Island is the 9th largest among the 115 islands and it is famous for its exclusive natural beauty along with the wildlife that flourishes here. Best time to visit: April, May & October, November Nearest Airport: Prasin Island Airport
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Parrot Cay Turks and Caicos It is a small and spectacular private island that is a perfect hideaway for the affluent traveller to be pampered while enjoying seclusion and obscurity. Best time to visit: April and May Nearest Airport: Pine Cay Airport
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Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur, Calif. It is famous as the “purple sand beach.” it is also popular for beautiful Keyhole Arch, which sits just offshore at Pfeiffer Beach, is one of the most photographed spots Best time to visit: May - September Nearest Airport: San Luis Obispo County Region Airprot
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Phu Quoc Island Vietnam Phu Quoc has 28 small islets and islands and more than 10 beaches of which Long Beach (Bai Dai) and Star beach (Bai Sao) are the most charming. it is also known for its water sports activities like kitesurfing, kayaking, jet skiing at Bai Dai and Bai Sao. Best time to visit: March to April and September to November Nearest Airport: Phu Quoc International Airport
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Pink Beach Bonaire Pink Beach gets its colour from the crushed shells of millions of microscopic bright pink sea creatures called foraminifera. It is an excellent beach to visit if you want to do some snorkelling or scuba diving. Best time to visit: November through April Nearest Airport: Bonaire International Airport
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Platja de Castell Spain It is known too as “Cala Castell” and is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches. It is a wide sandy beach backed by pine trees and scrubby heath. Best time to visit: April, May & Septmeber, October Nearest Airport: Josep Tarradellas Barceloma- El Prat Airport
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Playa Carrillo Guanacaste, Costa Rica Playa Carrillo is known for its white sand, palm tree forests and clear waters. Best time to visit: Mid-December to April Nearest Airport: Samara Airpark
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Playa Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Playa Manuel Antonio is best known for its spectacular views. The beaches of Manuel Antonio are singularly beautiful with stunning, brightly-coloured sunsets. Best time to visit: Mid-December to April Nearest Airport: Tobias Bolanos International Airport
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Polihale Beach Kauai, Hawaii Polihale Beach stands out above the rest due to its gorgeous pristine white sands. The 7-mile stretch of sand at Polihale Beach is part of the long stretch of beach and mountainous dunes on the Napali Coast. Best time to visit: March to September Nearest Airport: Barking Sands Airport
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Praia da Adraga Portugal Nestling between cliffs artistically sculpted out by the sea, Adraga Beach come for the well preserved and natural environment to which the rocks, grottoes and tunnels add a picturesque dimension. Best time to visit:February or September - October Nearest Airport: Aerodromo De Tojeira
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Praia Do Penedo Portugal The beach of Praia do Penedo is dominated by steep cliffs covered in vegetation and not a building to be seen. This beach consists of pebbles and an area of sand with a few rock formations. Best time to visit: February or September - October Nearest Airport: Faro Airport or Airporto De Portimao- Alvor
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Praia do Sancho Fernando de Noronha, Brazil Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a large part of the area is a National Marine Park. And it has the most wonderful beaches situated in Pernambuco. Best time to visit: December - March & June- September Nearest Airport: CMA Monchique
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Praia Dona Ana Portugal Praia da Dona Ana is an iconic beach in the Algarve. It is famous for its clear water and spectacular cliffs. Best time to visit: February or September - October Nearest Airport: Aeroporto Gov. Carlos Wilson
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Railay Beach Thailand Railay Beach is a famous destination for rock climbing with its numerous rock faces and caves. Best time to visit: April, May, September or October. Nearest Airport: Pembrey West Wales Airport
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Reethi Rah North Malé Atoll, Maldives Best time to visit: November - April Nearest Airport: Velana International Airport
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Rhossili Bay Wales Iron Age remains are found on Rhossili Down. The 2.8-mile (4.5 km) wide sandy beach is backed with sand dunes and attracts surfersPerfect for walkers, watersports and wonderful views. Best time to visit: April, May, September or October Nearest Airport: Swasnea Airport
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Ruby Beach Washington Famous for the reddish sand that occasionally gathers and large, rock islands known as sea stacks, Ruby Beach is one of the most well known and highly anticipated beaches to visit along the Olympic coastline. Best time to visit: July and August Nearest Airport: Forks Airport
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Sand Bank Beach Ibo Island, Mozambique Known by the locals as the island with the sacred lake it provides beautiful bird watching, pristine swimming off the sandbank beach and excellent snorkelling. Best time to visit: June to October Nearest Airport: Inhambane Airport
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Sand Beach Bar Harbor, Maine Sand Beach sits between mountains and rocky shores within Acadia National Park. The popular Great Head Hiking Trail provides a spectacular view of Sand Beach and The Beehive. Best time to visit: June - August Nearest Airport: Hancock County Harbour Airport
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Seagrass Bay Laucala Island, Fiji It is a very popular destination surrounded by acres of green mountainous land and jungle forests surrounded by picture-perfect white-sand beaches. Best time to visit: late October to early November Nearest Airport: Laucala Airport
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Seger Beach Lombok, Indonesia It is ideal for snorkelling or swimming. swimming. Each part of the beach is perfect for calm water sport. Best time to visit: May, June and September Nearest Airport: Ngurah Rai International Airport
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Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman, Cayman Island Seven Mile Beach is a long crescent of coral-sand beach on the western end of Grand Cayman island and it is known for its beauty. Best time to visit: March and June Nearest Airport: Hobart International Airport
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Shela Village Lamu Archipelago, Kenya Not much more than a pretty waterfront and a jumble of narrow sandy pathways, in Shela you are never far from sand dunes and the deserted beach. Best time to visit: July to September Nearest Airport: Manda Airport
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Shelter Cove California One of the most popular destination spots, it is known for fishing, whale watching, hiking, diving for abalone, and other outdoor activities. Best time to visit: December - February Nearest Airport: Shelter Cove Airport
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Shipwreck Cove Greece It is a popular little cove with a pristine beach and crystal clear waters home to a famous shipwreck. Best time to visit: April - early June and September – October Nearest Airport: Zakynthos Airport
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Silver Sands State Park Milford, Connecticut Sandy beaches, boardwalks, seashells, and shorebirds are the primary attraction to Silver Sands’. It is also a popular four-season waterfront destination. Best time to visit: October and November Nearest Airport: Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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South Beach Miami It has a legendary shoreline with aquamarine water and fine sand. Famed for its cachet among international celebrities, South Beach is where you’ll find beautiful people soaking up the sun and the scene. Best time to visit: February - May Nearest Airport: International Pan American Airport
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Sunset Beach Oahu The original Hawaiian name for this place is Paumalū and is known for big wave surfing during the winter season. Best time to visit: March and September Nearest Airport: Daniel K Inouye International Airport
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Tangalle Beach Sri Lanka It is the most popular destination on the southern coast and is known for water activities. Best time to visit: December and mid-April Nearest Airport: Weerawila Airport
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The Baths Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands The most well-known attraction on the island, these giant boulders or batholiths, brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions are scattered about forming a beautiful grotto and tranquil pools. Best time to visit: April to June Nearest Airport: Virgin Gorda Airport
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The Lofoten Islands Norway Lofoten archipelago is known for its remote, rugged beauty. Painters and authors have long drawn inspiration from the islands. The secluded beaches and snug fishing harbours draw sightseers, kayakers, and camper. Best time to visit: May and June, September and October Nearest Airport: ENSK
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Trancoso Bahia, Brazil It’s beautiful, calm, bohemian-chic, and very relaxed. A place that defines simple luxury in the Bahian spirit. Best time to visit: December - March & June- September Nearest Airport: Aeroporto Terravista
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Trunk Bay St. John USVI Considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean, Trunk Bay’s clear, warm waters and silky coral sands. Best time to visit: December through March Nearest Airport: Cyril E King Airport
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Tulum Beach Tulum, Mexico The beach combines white sand, turquoise waters and a site of genuine historical importance. Best time to visit: December and April Nearest Airport: Tulum Airbase
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Tunnels Beach Kauai, Hawaii Tunnels are favourite surfing, winds surfing and kite surfing beach. Lava tubes from the many underwater caverns give Tunnels its name as well as a magical underwater world to explore. The spectacular sunset from this North Shore beach cannot be missed. Best time to visit: March to September Nearest Airport: Princeville Airport
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Unawatuna Sri Lanka It is the most “famous” beach in the country. It is a lovely banana-shaped beach of golden sand and turquoise water, surrounded by green palm trees! Best time to visit: December - Mid April Nearest Airport: Mawella Lagoon Airport
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Waikiki Beach Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington Waikiki Beach is a small cove below the rugged headland of Cape Disappointment. The beach itself has a small, safe break and is popular with beginning surfers. Best time to visit: July and August Nearest Airport: Port of Ilwaco Airport
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Walvis Bay Namibia Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, and famous for its pink flamingos and Bird Island. Coming out of the dry and hot desert, this coastal town is the right place to enjoy water-based activities in Namibia. Best time to visit: July to October Nearest Airport: Walvis Bay International
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White Beach Boracay, Philippines Boracay’s White Beach has been recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world through the years. There’s something about its natural beauty – its crystal blue water, its pure white sand, and its magical sunsets. Best time to visit: November - April Nearest Airport: Panglao International Airport
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Whitehaven Beach Australia The beach is known for its crystal white silica sands and turquoise coloured waters. The beach has tour barbeque and camping facilities. Best time to visit: September - November and March - May Nearest Airport: Hamilton Island Airport
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Zlatni Rat Beach Croatia Listed as one of the top beaches of Europe, Zlatni rat beach is famous among adrenaline junkies and those in love with windsurfing and kitesurfing. Best time to visit: May and June or September and October Nearest Airport: Vrsar/ Crljenka Airport
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Wharariki Beach NewZealand A scattering of caves, rocks and arches adorn the coast of Wharariki, shaped entirely by the elements of the wild, west coast. Windswept sand dunes and sculpted cliffs frame the two archway islands. Best time to visit: December to March Nearest Airport: Nelson Airport
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