From private coves perfect for sunbathing to family-friendly public sands complete with concessions, the Golden State has a beach that fits the bill for all its visitors.
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Measuring 5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, Paradise Island has almost always been exclusively for tourists.
Trendsetting Ipanema has a long tradition of dictating beach chic to the rest of the world.
Each of the 15 towns on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod is unique.
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For travelers who are looking for something off the beaten path, Seychelles is a dream destination.
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Puerto Rico is dotted with hidden beaches that offer great snorkeling, gorgeous seascapes and few fellow sunbathers to disturb your getaway.
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North Africa's beaches are known for great scuba and windsurfing.
Find out more about what you can things do while visiting Key Biscayne, FL, including biking in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, kite-boarding near Crandon Park, dining at Costa Med and staying at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.
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