Best Beach Awards 2013: Party Beach

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Welcome to Travel Channel's second annual Best Beach Awards. We sifted through hundreds of hot beaches and island vacations to bring you the 2013 nominees in 10 categories. This year the winners will be determined entirely by you. Vote for your favorite nominees as often as you like until March 7. The winners will be revealed during Travel Channel's "Beach Weekend," March 9 and 10.
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