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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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.
Charleston Beaches
The surrounding barrier islands and beaches of Charleston have their own Southern charm, and give adventuresome travelers a chance to escape the city.
Beyond South Beach: Best Miami Beaches
Explore the sun-soaked shores outside of Miami's South Beach for a sparkling turquoise water and a mellower vibe.
North African Beaches
North Africa's beaches are known for great scuba and windsurfing.
Newport Beach, California
Trendsetters, jetsetters and beach lovers flock to Newport Beach.
Croatia's Sexiest Beaches
Croatia's main tourist attraction is, and has been, its beaches.
Palm Beach, Aruba
Families flock to Palm Beach's sugar-white beaches in droves; Aruba's kid-friendly atmosphere prevails at Palm Beach's resorts and restaurants.
Best Beach Bars
Our favorite US and Caribbean watering holes.
Natadola Beach, Fiji
Natadola Beach, located on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, is the most beautiful white-sand beach in Fiji.