Beaches Articles
Poipu Beach, Hawaii
Kauai is home to one of the world's best beaches: Poipu, a series of 3 white crescents curving beside turquoise waters along the island's south coast.
Santa Barbara, California
From the lush hillsides with memorable vistas of the sea to the pristine shoreline, Santa Barbara possesses the beauty most Southern California beachside communities lack.
Grand Cul-de-Sac, St. Barts
One of many islands in the Caribbean Sea, St. Barts stands out with its pleasant blend of French chic and island relaxation.
Seignosse, France
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.
Fraser Island, Australia
Perched on the sunny Queensland coast 161 miles northeast of Brisbane, Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and home to one of the world's best beaches.
Manele Bay, Hawaii
Hulopo'e Beach on the island of Lana'i, long considered one of the world's most perfect stretches of sand, lies at the base of the Four Seasons Lana'i at Manele Bay, creating a perfect union.
Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
Ocracoke's remote beaches have lured visitors for centuries; in the 1500s it first appeared on maps, after Sir Walter Raleigh and his crew set foot upon the island's sands.
Newquay, United Kingdom
Unknown to many outside the United Kingdom, the isle is home to Newquay, a seaside haven and mecca for surfers from around the globe, where visitors encounter some of the world's finest beaches.
St. Tropez, France
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.
The Baths, British Virgin Islands
The Baths is unlike any other beach in the Caribbean. It features white sandy beaches framed by gigantic granite boulders.
Kuta Bali, Indonesia
Kuta, the most accessible, lively and commercialized of Bali's southern beaches, is noted more for surf than for swimming and more for parties than for sunbathing.
Waikiki, Hawaii
From throbbing nightclubs to quiet parks, from gentlemen long-boarders to the lions at the zoo, Waikiki has something for everyone.
Tulum, Mexico
Part of the gorgeous and increasingly popular Riviera Maya, Tulum sits 80 miles southeast of Cancun.
Phi Phi Island, Thailand
The exotic Phi Phi Island lies off the coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea.
Bonzai Pipeline, Hawaii
Oahu's North Shore is infamous among the surfing set, so it's no wonder the surfing pros come here to show off their skills.
