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World's Most Stunning Beaches

  • Falassarna, this long strip of sand in Crete, southern Greece, draws revellers from all over.
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    Travel Beaches Falassarna Greece

    Falassarna, this long strip of sand in Crete, southern Greece, draws revellers from all over.
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  • Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles island of La Digue is one of the world's most photographed beaches.
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    Travel Beaches Anse Source d’Argent Seychelles

    Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles island of La Digue is one of the world's most photographed beaches.
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  • The rustic but beautiful Ifaty beach in Madagascar is great for whale-watching in July and August.
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    Travel Beaches Ifaty Madagascar

    The rustic but beautiful Ifaty beach in Madagascar is great for whale-watching in July and August.
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  • An iconic Caribbean Beach, Pigeon Point in Tobago is one of the most photographed.
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    Travel Beaches Pigeon Point Tobago

    An iconic Caribbean Beach, Pigeon Point in Tobago is one of the most photographed.
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  • Portstewart Strand in Ireland offers beachgoers sand and surf, while its high dunes shelter wildlife.
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    Travel Portstewart Beach Ireland

    Portstewart Strand in Ireland offers beachgoers sand and surf, while its high dunes shelter wildlife.
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  • Paradise Beach in Rab, Croatia, is where skinny dipping might have originated. This, however, is not a recommendation.
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    Travel Beaches Paradise Beach Rab Croatia

    Paradise Beach in Rab, Croatia, is where skinny dipping might have originated. This, however, is not a recommendation.
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  • Encircled by coral cliffs, Bottom Bay in Barbados has an inviting beach with white sand and gentle surf.
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    Travel Beaches Bottom Bay Barbados

    Encircled by coral cliffs, Bottom Bay in Barbados has an inviting beach with white sand and gentle surf.
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  • Rabbit Beach on the island of Lampedusa, Sicily, draws beach bums in hordes.
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    Travel Beaches Rabbit Beach Lampedusa Sicily

    Rabbit Beach on the island of Lampedusa, Sicily, draws beach bums in hordes.
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  • A storm arrives on Long Beach in Phu Quoc, close to Duong Dong, Vietnam.
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    Travel Beaches Long Beach in Vietnam

    A storm arrives on Long Beach in Phu Quoc, close to Duong Dong, Vietnam.
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  • Maldives, the 'Garland of Islands,' comprise 1,102 unspoilt coral atolls in the Indian Ocean.
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    Maldives, the 'Garland of Islands,' comprise 1,102 unspoilt coral atolls in the Indian Ocean.
  • Bora Bora in Tahiti is surrounded by a picturesque lagoon and barrier reef. It is one of the charming islands of French Polynesia.
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    Bora Bora in Tahiti is surrounded by a picturesque lagoon and barrier reef. It is one of the charming islands of French Polynesia.
  • The Hamptons, home to the prettiest beaches in Long Island, are a favorite weekend getaway for New York’s swish set.
    12/18

    The Hamptons, home to the prettiest beaches in Long Island, are a favorite weekend getaway for New York’s swish set.
  • Hawaii’s Lanikai means “heavenly sea.” Warm turquoise waters and happy sunshine make this island a piece of heaven on earth.
    13/18

    Hawaii’s Lanikai means “heavenly sea.” Warm turquoise waters and happy sunshine make this island a piece of heaven on earth.
  • Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, is famous for serene beaches, scenic bike paths and historic tours.
    14/18

    Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, is famous for serene beaches, scenic bike paths and historic tours.
  • Australia’s Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and a World Heritage Site, offers the pleasures of beach life and treks in its dense rainforests.
    15/18

    Australia’s Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and a World Heritage Site, offers the pleasures of beach life and treks in its dense rainforests.
  • St Bart's, a volcanic island in the Caribbean, is famous for dreamy beaches. Its French cuisine and culture makes it a hotspot with wealthy tourists.
    16/18

    St Bart's, a volcanic island in the Caribbean, is famous for dreamy beaches. Its French cuisine and culture makes it a hotspot with wealthy tourists.
  • Langkawi, a 99-island archipelago along Malaysia’s west coast, beckons tourists with gorgeous beaches, verdant paddy fields, and lush forests.
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    Langkawi, a 99-island archipelago along Malaysia’s west coast, beckons tourists with gorgeous beaches, verdant paddy fields, and lush forests.
  • The stunning Kauna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped white sand beach on the western coast of Hawaii.
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    The stunning Kauna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped white sand beach on the western coast of Hawaii.
Falassarna, this long strip of sand in Crete, southern Greece, draws revellers from all over.
Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles island of La Digue is one of the world's most photographed beaches.
The rustic but beautiful Ifaty beach in Madagascar is great for whale-watching in July and August.
An iconic Caribbean Beach, Pigeon Point in Tobago is one of the most photographed.
Portstewart Strand in Ireland offers beachgoers sand and surf, while its high dunes shelter wildlife.
Paradise Beach in Rab, Croatia, is where skinny dipping might have originated. This, however, is not a recommendation.
Encircled by coral cliffs, Bottom Bay in Barbados has an inviting beach with white sand and gentle surf.
Rabbit Beach on the island of Lampedusa, Sicily, draws beach bums in hordes.
A storm arrives on Long Beach in Phu Quoc, close to Duong Dong, Vietnam.
Maldives, the 'Garland of Islands,' comprise 1,102 unspoilt coral atolls in the Indian Ocean.
Bora Bora in Tahiti is surrounded by a picturesque lagoon and barrier reef. It is one of the charming islands of French Polynesia.
The Hamptons, home to the prettiest beaches in Long Island, are a favorite weekend getaway for New York’s swish set.
Hawaii’s Lanikai means “heavenly sea.” Warm turquoise waters and happy sunshine make this island a piece of heaven on earth.
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, is famous for serene beaches, scenic bike paths and historic tours.
Australia’s Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and a World Heritage Site, offers the pleasures of beach life and treks in its dense rainforests.
St Bart's, a volcanic island in the Caribbean, is famous for dreamy beaches. Its French cuisine and culture makes it a hotspot with wealthy tourists.
Langkawi, a 99-island archipelago along Malaysia’s west coast, beckons tourists with gorgeous beaches, verdant paddy fields, and lush forests.
The stunning Kauna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped white sand beach on the western coast of Hawaii.
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Sunny skies, warm ocean waves and serene white beaches. Everyone dreams of a beach holiday. Here are the top beaches that should make it to your list!