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Best Beaches in the World - Travellers' Choice Awards
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Top 25 Beaches — World
Yeah, we wish we were there, too. White sand, rugged coastlines, the works — these are the beaches that travellers say are the world's best.
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1
Baia do Sancho
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
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As you walk through a small trail, you can't imagine what awaits you. The heavenly view seems like a mirage.
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4 Hotels
166 B&B and Inns
3 Holiday Rentals
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2
Grace Bay Beach
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
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Shimmering white sand and warm enveloping waters. The colour of the water makes your heart leap.
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43 Hotels
13 B&B and Inns
529 Holiday Rentals
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3
Playa Paraiso
Cayo Largo, Cuba
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The sand is like flour. The ocean is so calm. All you need is a beach chair and a Piña Colada.
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7 Hotels
2 B&B and Inns
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4
Spiaggia dei Conigli
Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily
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The sand is golden, the water is crystal clear and there are plenty of fish, so definitely bring a snorkel.
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41 Hotels
40 B&B and Inns
43 Holiday Rentals
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5
Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil
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Astonishing view
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21 Hotels
97 B&B and Inns
75 Holiday Rentals
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6
Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
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Most Gorgeous Beach I Have Been Too!! Seven Mile Wont Disappoint
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12 Hotels
128 Holiday Rentals
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7
Eagle Beach
Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
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Aruba's most beautiful beach. Private, quiet, serene, amazing!
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26 Hotels
5 B&B and Inns
234 Holiday Rentals
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8
Flamenco Beach
Culebra, Puerto Rico
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The water was so clear and blue and gorgeous against the backdrop of the mountains. You can't take a bad picture here.
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4 Hotels
21 B&B and Inns
42 Holiday Rentals
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9
Varadero Beach
Varadero, Cuba
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Super soft, Super white, Super nice!
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89 Hotels
97 B&B and Inns
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10
Kleftiko Beach
Milos, Cyclades
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Great experience
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42 Hotels
108 B&B and Inns
84 Holiday Rentals
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11
Siesta Beach
Siesta Key, Florida
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Pristine beach that never seems to end. Photographer's dream. A place in the sun that warrants returning again and again.
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13 Hotels
2 B&B and Inns
1,287 Holiday Rentals
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12
Radhanagar Beach
Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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The cleanliest beach of all ..
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31 Hotels
26 B&B and Inns
1 Holiday Rentals
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13
Luskentyre
Isle of Harris, Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides
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Windswept stroll down the beautiful beach
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3 Hotels
24 B&B and Inns
54 Holiday Rentals
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14
Playa de Ses Illetes
Formentera, Balearic Islands
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Endless sea, fine sand, spectacular views, yachts, fancy stalls, Ibiza on the horizon.
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35 Hotels
36 B&B and Inns
127 Holiday Rentals
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15
La Concha Beach
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
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A wonderous beach in any language
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65 Hotels
98 B&B and Inns
438 Holiday Rentals
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16
Saint Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach, Florida
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Wide, silky white, with shallow entry beach, great for families
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34 Hotels
4 B&B and Inns
440 Holiday Rentals
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17
Playa Norte
Isla Mujeres
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Calm turquoise waters, pure white powdery sand. Water so blue, it makes the sky look pale.
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47 Hotels
56 B&B and Inns
163 Holiday Rentals
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18
Maho Bay Beach
Cruz Bay, St. John
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Beautiful beach with clear water. Swam with a sea turtle and came ashore to sunbathe with an iguana.
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4 Hotels
6 B&B and Inns
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19
Bavaro Beach
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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One of the best! Can’t wait to return!
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153 Hotels
78 B&B and Inns
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20
Woolacombe Beach
Woolacombe, United Kingdom
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Three miles of heaven. In wild weather, it is beautiful. In good weather, it is a delight.
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4 Hotels
20 B&B and Inns
151 Holiday Rentals
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21
Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi, Greece
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The sea was calm and beautiful. The colours are intense—light blue water, pink sand. Paradise.
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2 Hotels
4 B&B and Inns
74 Holiday Rentals
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22
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Islands
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The whole beach is untouched. No stores, no restaurants, just the beauty of nature at its best.
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23
Cala Mariolu
Baunei, Italy
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Stunning nature and turquoise water. The moment you get in, scores of curious fish surround you. Real bliss!
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9 Hotels
26 B&B and Inns
71 Holiday Rentals
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24
Balos Lagoon
Kissamos, Greece
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Must see
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18 Hotels
24 B&B and Inns
195 Holiday Rentals
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25
Black Sand Beach
Vik, Iceland
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Overall A Highlight of Our Trip
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6 Hotels
18 B&B and Inns
6 Holiday Rentals
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