The Top Ten Beaches in the World

The sights and sounds of the beach provide the tourist with a relaxing, tranquil escape that most individuals of the world enjoy. There is something magical and calming about the rolling crashing sounds of waves, the sun reflecting off the clear blue water, and the contrasting powdery sand that beckons the harried, overworked individual to its haven of rest.

Before planning your next holiday or vacation, consider a respite to some of the most beautiful beaches of the world, according to Forbes and Trifter.com. The first three beaches consistently made each list researched:

Anse Source D’Argent La Digue, Seychelles is a remote, secluded beach that was consistently voted one of the World’s Best Beaches by travel channels around the world because of its true essence of eternal beauty and paradise. Often compared to the garden of Eden, Seychelles is one of the most photographed beaches because of its pink sands, calm, shallow waters protected by reefs and granite boulder backdrop.

South Beach, Miami (SoBe) was properly noted as “The Best Body” beach. This beach has non-stop nightlife, a remarkable art-deco scene, unique, inspiring architecture, and beach-goers with bodies that approach perfection. It is internationally-acclaimed for its ethnic flair, music, and cuisine. If you are seeking fun and adventure, as well as, a little rest and relaxation, visit SoBe for an unforgettable experience.

Poipu Beach, Kaui, Hawaii consists of three long curved beaches. Because of the calm waters of the middle beach and the plethora of activities from scuba diving, hiking, camping, surfing, bicycling, helicopter rides and countless others, Poipu beach is often considered “The Best Family Beach”.

Also notable but by no means exhaustive are a few beaches listed below. For a more extensive list visit Forbes, The Travel Channel, and Trifter.com for good recommendations for beach holiday travel.

Relaxation and Seclusion

Corfu, Greece and Petit St. Vincent, Grenadines offer the holiday traveler private, secluded powdery sand beaches and an ultimate escape from city dwelling. Also notable are the unforgettable Fiji Islands, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, The Maldives, and Phi Phi, Thailand for great diving, snorkeling, and relaxation.

The “Best Escape Beach” according to Trifter.com is the Pink Sands Beach, Harbor Island, The Bahamas. For intimacy, privacy, and miles of fine pink sands this beach comes highly recommended.

Party and Atmosphere

If your goal for the holiday is to party with the tycoons and moguls of the world, Larvotto Beach, Monte Carlo, Monaco is the beach of choice. Ranked as the “Best Rich and Famous Beach”, it is noted for its opulent and lavish lifestyles.

Clifton Beach, Cape Town, South Africa is also notable for it party atmosphere and extraordinary nightlife. While Canary Islands, Spain is world-renown for its debauchery during the festival in March.

Adventure and Activity

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia is a surfer’s heaven. This beach, not only caters to the surfer, but all adventure seekers, from jet skiing, whale watching, fish chartering, bungee jumping, and beach volleyball.