Learn about over 85 beautiful beaches and get inspiration for your next vacation! From budget-friendly getaways to luxurious vacation spots, there is something for everyone in this special issue.
PLAN YOUR NEXT ~Getaway~ • From swimming pigs in Aruba to steaming black sand in the Antarctic, these beaches offer something for everyone.
Chapter One EUROPEAN ~Delights~
PLAYA DE LAS CATEDRALES ~Spain~
PRAIA DE MARINHA ~Portugal~
BUTTERFLY VALLEY BEACH ~Turkey~
ELAFONISI BEACH ~Greece~
RABBIT BEACH ~Italy~
HAUKLAND BEACH ~Norway~
STINIVA BEACH ~Croatia~
CUCKMERE HAVEN ~England~
PLAGE DE PALOMBAGGIA ~France~
COLORFUL SAND ~Beaches~ • When a beige coastline isn’t enough, head to one of these picturesque places.
Chapter Two THE BEST OF THE ~Americas~
LANIKAI BEACH ~Hawaii~
DRIFTWOOD BEACH ~Georgia~
CANNON BEACH ~Oregon~
GRAYTON BEACH ~Florida~
RUBY BEACH ~Washington~
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND ~Texas~
SAN JOSEF BAY ~Canada~
BAIA DOS PORCOS ~Brazil~
MANCORA ~Peru~
THE CREAM OF ~The Crop~ • We’ve rounded up the most idyllic Caribbean destinations.
Chapter Three TREASURES OF ~Asia~
CADLAO ISLAND ~Philippines~
LONG BEACH ~Koh Rong, Cambodia~
PHRANANG CAVE BEACH ~Thailand~
PULAU TIOMAN ~Malaysia~
MUI NE ~Vietnam~
ORA BEACH ~Indonesia~
RADHANAGAR BEACH ~India~
EMERALD BEACH ~Japan~
BEIDAIHE SCENIC AREA ~China~
DAZZLING WHITE ~Shores~ • There is something serene and alluring about the color combination of powdery white sand and crystal-blue water.
Chapter Four PARADISE IN THE ~South Pacific~
GIBSON BEACH ~Australia~
LALOMANU BEACH ~Samoa~
CATHEDRAL COVE ~New Zealand~
CHAMPAGNE BEACH ~Vanuatu~
ONE FOOT ISLAND ~Cook Islands~
HONEYMOON BEACH ~Fiji~
FAYAOUE BEACH ~New Caledonia~
ANDH ATOLL ~Micronesia~
FUNAFUTI CONSERVATION AREA ~Tuvalu~
UNUSUAL ~Destinations~ • It’s worth making plans to experience these unique spots, some more remote than others.
Chapter Five AFRICAN ~Adventures~
ANSE SOURCE D’ARGENT ~Seychelles~
BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO ~Mozambique~
MAFIA ISLAND ~Tanzania~
CAMPS BAY BEACH ~South Africa~
LEGZIRA BEACH ~Morocco~
SKELETON COAST ~Namibia~
SHARM EL SHEIKH ~Egypt~
CAPE MACLEAR ~Malawi~
PRAIA PISCINA ~Sao Tome and Principe~
ANIMAL ~Attraction~ • Sure, it’s cool to snorkel and swim among colorful fish, but here’s where to spot more exotic wildlife.
The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches
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