1. TOP 10 BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN THE WORLD
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HANNA MEA T. TAÑO-AN
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3. 1. HonokalaniBeach, Wai'anapanapaStatePark,Maui,Hawaii
With its jet black shore, lapis lazuli waters, and thick,
jungle-like foliage, Honokalani Beach is a
photographer’s dream. Besides lying lazily on the “sand”
actually made up of of tiny lava pebbles there’s plenty to
do: you’ll find seaside lava tubes and sea caves carved
into the lava cliffs along the shore. It’s wild unspoiled
hawaii at its best, and a necessary stop en route to Hana.
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4. 2. Lindquist Beach, St. Thomas
Part of a protected 21-acre area called Smith Bay Park,
this white-sand beach has shallow, calm turquoise water
ideal for everyone in the family to enjoy a swim. After a
dip, head to either the right or left side of the shore,
where you can enjoy a packed picnic of conch chowder
in the coconut grove or under the sea grape trees.
Typically quiet during the week, the beach becomes
livelier on weekends, as locals tend to throw small
parties.
5. 3.SunsetBeach, Oahu, Hawaii
Well-known as one of the world's best places to watch
big wave surfing in winter, the water here becomes as
calm as a lake in summer, making it an excellent spot for
snorkeling. After a day spent in the sand and surf, don't
towel off and head home just yet: Above all, as its name
suggests, it's the sunsets that really seal the deal for
visitors.
6. 4.El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Shockingly, Palawan remains steadily under the radar,
even though it continues to rank highly in our Readers'
Choice Awards. El Nido alone is home to around 50
white sand beaches it’s impossible to choose just one all
of which are set around dramatic limestone formations
and boast the finest and whitest sand you’ll ever see. The
water is so blindingly blue it makes the Caribbean Sea
look murky in comparison. And the sunsets? Well, they’ll
ruin you for life. Consider yourself warned.
7. 5.Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Matira is perhaps the most famous of Tahiti's
beaches, and for good reason: The mile-long stretch
of silky, powder-white sand slopes gently into a
shallow emerald lagoon, and is backed by a thick
curtain of palms and tropical foliage. Added bonus:
It’s one of the only public-access beaches in Bora
Bora, so you won't need to pay five-star resort
prices to enjoy its beauty. Come early to stake out a
spot.
8. 6.Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI
Undeniably one of the most photographed beaches
in the Caribbean, if not the world, Trunk Bay sits in
the northwestern corner of the Virgin Islands
National Park .Calm, clear water, and a 225-yard-
long Underwater Trail for superb snorkeling are big
draws, as are hiking trails up and into the
surrounding greenery filled with the ruins of
historic sugar cane plantations.
9. 7. Blue Beach (La Chiva), Vieques, Puerto Rico
A long, thin stretch of perfect sand and clear water in
a thousand shades of blue make this one of the
Caribbean's top beaches. Since it's accessed only by
parking in one of 21 tiny turn-offs along a bumpy,
unpaved road in the middle of the island's western
National Wildlife Refuge , getting there is part of the
adventure. Snorkel on your own around a small cay,
or book a trip with one of the island's operators for a
trip to its secret underwater spots.
10. 8. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Although one of the most popular beaches on the
island, Horseshoe Bay has a hidden secret: Port
Royal Cove, which has shallow water perfect for
young kids and dramatic rock formations that
complement wonderfully soft, pink sand, which is
located in part of South Shore Park in
Southampton Parish.
11. 9.TikehauIsland, FrenchPolynesia
This island is so small. The pristine shore’s
beauty is only matched by the bright blue
waters, which are prime for snorkeling and
scuba diving. In fact, Jacques Cousteau's
research group asserts that this remote spot
about a 55 minutes flight from Tahiti Island
contained the highest concentration of fish
among any other atolls in the world.
12. 10. seven Mile Beach, GrandCayman,
CaymanIslands
Located on the western shore of the 75-
square-mile island, the whole stretch of this
5.5 mile-long beach is public property. All in
one afternoon, you can grab lunch at an
ocean-side restaurant, stumble into a
volleyball game with locals, take Jet Skis out
further down the beach, and top it off with
some snorkeling in Cemetery Reef, known for
its rocky formations prime for sea life habitat.