Travel
Discover the world’s most beautiful beaches
Do you love exotic beaches? Good news! Postcard-worthy landscapes exist in every corner of the globe. Here are just a few of the most jaw-dropping destinations out there:
•Africa: You’ll find some of Africa’s most splendid beaches at Nosy Iranja in Madagascar; Cape Vidal and Boulders Beach in South Africa; Anse Source d’Argent in Seychelles; Trou-aux-Biches in Mauritius; and Legzira in Morocco.
• America: Tulum and Playa del Amor in Mexico; Tropic of Cancer Beach in the Bahamas; Lençois Maranhenses National Park, Lopes Mendes Beach and Ipanema Beach in Brazil; Harrismith in Barbados; and Big Water Cay and Pelican Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands are absolutely stunning!
• Asia: Maya Beach and Railay Beach in Thailand; Radhanagar Beach and Calangute in India; and Sadang Beach and Cagban Beach in the Philippines are some of Asia’s most treasured shores! The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia are also known for their magnificent white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
• Europe: Zlatni Rat and Lubenice Beach in Croatia; Navagio Beach and Sarakiniko in Greece; and Caprera Island in Italy will take your breath away! France, with its spectacular pebble beaches like the Calanque d’En-Vau, is another European hotspot for beach connoisseurs.
• Australia and the Pacific Islands: Matira Beach on the French Polynesian island of Bora Bora; Kauai and Maui in Hawaii; Champagne Beach in Vanuatu; Karekare in New Zealand; Mouli in New Caledonia; Whitehaven Beach and McKenzie Lake in Australia — the South Pacific’s countless beaches never cease to amaze!
Ready to pick the perfect sandy spot for your next vacation?
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