Top 10 Best Beaches
#9 Langkawi, Malaysia
Historically a refuge for pirates, Langkawi has transformed into an updated hideaway for relaxation seeking travelers. The beach is mostly uncrowded with clear waters on one side and lush green forests on the other.
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Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii
One of the most popular beach spots in the U.S. is located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The 0.25-mile-long stretch of white sand is lined with tall palms and calm, clear, water.
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Langkawi, Malaysia
Historically a refuge for pirates, Langkawi has transformed into an updated hideaway for relaxation seeking travelers. The beach is mostly uncrowded with clear waters on one side and lush green forests on the other.
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St. Bart's
St. Bart's is one of many islands in the Caribbean Sea. It's chic, relaxing with secluded beaches as well as luxury hotels.
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Fraser Island, Australia
This beautiful white sanded beach boasts lodging for all types of travelers. From the backpacking ecology lover to the pampered resort goers, they are sure to love this spot!
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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
The most popular beaches on this island are Surfside and Children’s. The calm waters appeal to all ages with plenty of flat sands, prime areas for castle-building.
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Negril, Jamaica
Negril has many attractions, but the main strand, called Seven Mile Beach, is what draws most visitors to this tropical spot.
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The Hamptons, New York
The Hamptons has some of the prettiest beaches on Long Island and is well known for its many luxurious beach homes.
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Bora Bora, Tahiti
Nicknamed, the “Romantic Island," this magical place is part of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. It's protected by lagoon which keeps the white sandy shores calm and relaxing.
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Maldives
This beach is right along the equator southwest of Sri Lanka. It has some of the best snorkeling on earth with many tropical species as well as luxurious resorts.
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Seychelles
This is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The pale sand of the island of La Diguein is met by the Indian Ocean creating the ultimate tropical getaway.
