Beaches

Southwest India Beaches

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For a truly idyllic beach escape, make your way south along India's coast to the country's best beaches in Goa and Kerala.

Datai Beach, Malaysia

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A reputed refuge for pirates of old, Langkawi has become a modern hideaway for the traveler seeking an escape.

Escape Winter on Florida's Beaches and Waterways

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Paradise Island, Bahamas

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Measuring 5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, Paradise Island has almost always been exclusively for tourists.

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

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Bermuda's famous pink-sand beaches are considered some of the loveliest seaside retreats in the world, and the shores of Horseshoe Bay are no exception.

Biarritz, France

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After gaining popularity as a resort town favored by French royalty, Biarritz grew more cosmopolitan, attracting jet setters and gaining a reputation as "the queen of beaches and beach of kings."

Negril, Jamaica

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In western Jamaica, hotels and restaurants line the waterfront; fortunately building codes limit structures to the height of a palm-tree and prevent the beach from feeling overdeveloped.

Panama City Beach, Florida

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A visit to Panama City Beach is about the best way to stimulate all 5 senses at once.

Seignosse, France

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To experience the town and beaches of Seignosse in Southwestern France is like encountering the incongruous blending of a Brother's Grimm fairy tale with Beach Blanket Bingo.

Best Beaches for People Watching

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We've found the best beach eye candy around the world.

Matira Beach, Bora Bora

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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.

Have a Blast at the Beach

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From weddings to surfing, Playa del Carmen offers great vacations.

Best Beach for Doing Nothing

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The beach on Culebra, Puerto Rico, is perfect for doing absolutely nothing.

No. 89 The Dead Sea

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The Dead Sea is an unusual sand and surf hotspot that's worth seeking out for its salty tide.

No. 56 Vik Beach

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A can't-miss coastal destination in none other than the Arctic Circle.

No. 38 Lake Atitlan

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This volcanic hotspot in Guatemala is one of the world's most peaceful places.

No. 20 Red Frog Beach

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Named for its crimson amphibians, Red Frog Beach offers a true jungle adventure.

Best Secret Beaches

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Adam and Samantha reveal the best secret beaches in Connecticut and Greece.