The Outer Banks offer sandy dunes and frothy surf.
We reveal the best stretches of sand in Spain, including Illas Cies in Ria de Vigo and Es Trenc in Mallorca.
See the world from above.
Bora Bora is just 18 miles long, a lush little slipper of land that lies in a protected lagoon edged by fine white sandy shores -- the best located at Matira Point.
Explore some of Thailand's more secluded spots.
Natadola Beach, located on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, is the most beautiful white-sand beach in Fiji.
Check out the full list of 2013 nominees.
Beachgoers in the know seek solidarity by heading up the winding Pacific Coast Highway to the most spectacular shoreline along the coast: El Matador Beach.
Hilton Head, SC, has something for everyone. Plan your next trip with our recommendations for where to stay, what to eat and what to do.
Nestled along the French Riviera and a short drive from Nice or Cannes, St. Tropez is one of the liveliest towns along the coast during the summer.
Our favorite US and Caribbean watering holes.
For a truly idyllic beach escape, make your way south along India's coast to the country's best beaches in Goa and Kerala.
Trendsetters, jetsetters and beach lovers flock to Newport Beach.
At the northwest tip of South Africa's Cape Peninsula lies the swanky coastal gem Clifton Beach, a haven for international hipsters and jet-setters.
Historic Hyannis in Cape Cod welcomes visitors with pleasant beaches.
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