Best Beach Awards 2015 Advisors
Get to know our beach experts — including Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal, luxury travel writer Tamala Prickett and Travel Channel's resident beach host, Marianela Pereyra — who hand-picked this year's best beach destinations around the world.
This year, we've enlisted trusted beach experts to determine our fourth annual Best Beach Award winners. Our advisors have traveled around the globe to bring you the very best beaches in 10 categories, from Best Family Beach to the Best Beach You Haven't Heard of ... Yet.
Get to know our beach experts — including Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal, luxury travel writer Tamala Prickett and Travel Channel's resident beach host, Marianela Pereyra — who hand-picked this year's best beach destinations around the world.
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The surrounding barrier islands and beaches of Charleston have their own Southern charm, and give adventuresome travelers a chance to escape the city.
Basque Beaches
If you're looking for a European beach getaway that's less well-known than Côte d'Azur and Costa del Sol, this rugged coastal region fringing the Atlantic is full of surprises.
Europe's Beaches
Some of the world's most gleaming sands, sparkling waters and glamorous coastal getaways line the edges of Europe.
Beyond South Beach: Best Miami Beaches
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South Beach, Florida
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Best Beach Bars
Our favorite US and Caribbean watering holes.
Belize's Best Beaches
Beaches you don't want to miss in Belize.
Hermosa Beach, California
Explore the South Bay's Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo beaches.
Best Caribbean Beaches
The Caribbean has more than its share of breathtaking beaches.
Patong Beach, Thailand
Patong combines pristine sand with bars, wild nightclubs and shopping.