TOP 10: BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

  Imagine lying on some warm sand, with drink in hand and having sunscreen gently rubbed all over your body. So sit back and enjoy as we embark on a trip to the world’s most popular beaches.
10  Number 10
Phi  Phi , Thailand

 The  first tip is to book in advance, especially if you wish to get the best hotel rate.  In any case, Phi Phi has two islands: Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh (smaller). The larger Ko Phi Phi Don houses several fine  restaurants, bars and coffee shops. It’s pretty busy from November until January because that’s when skies are blue, the water is calm, and the air is at its driest. Overall, the weather is fine during the rainy season, except for the fact that the humidity will make you sweat profusely.
9 Number 9
Tenerife, Canary Islands

Sitting very close to the equator, the Canary Islands offer visitors yearlong stable weather. Tenerife is the largest component in the Canary Island archipelago (the Islands are part of Spain). An artificial reef bunkers its beaches. The weather is near perfect, ranging from 20 C to 25 C, with water temperatures ranging from 19C to 22 c. Impressively, this island receives less than 30 days of rain each year. Avoid holidays if you do not like the masses, while May and November are the slowest months.
8 Number 8
Boracay, Philippines

 While  less known than some of the other finalists, Boracay has received numerous accolades, especially for its “White Beach”, situated at the West Coast between the villages of Angol and Balabag. The water is shallow here, and the sand is brighter and finer than most beaches in the archipelago. With over 350beach resorts and 2,000 rooms, you’re looking for. Boracay also offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs that bop until morning.
7   Number 7 
Natadola Beach, Fiji

Surprisingly, Fiji’s weather is fairly warm but never reaches extremes. Natadola Beach is located on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, and is perhaps the most beautiful white-sand beach there. Natadola offers natural beauty, as well as activities ranging from snorkeling to horseback riding. If you like mild and dry weather May and October, while  warm and humid-weather seekers should visit from November to April.

6 Number 6
South Beach, Florida

You will party so hardy here that South Beach will be tattooed in your mind. While the beach itself is obviously great, South Beach is far more of a social experience than an exercise in sunbathing, peaking between November and April, where the rest of the continent is cold. Flip over, it’s time to suntan the other side on the world’s greatest beaches…


5 Number 5
Negril, Jamaica

   Negril makes the list because its weather is perfect and consistent year round. Surprisingly, Jamaica is spared throughout the October hurricane season. This beach offers 7 miles of heavenly white sand, restaurants along the waterfront, and a soothingness that will make you wish your Jamaican friends could adopt you. Jamaica’s summer season is perhaps more interesting as the beach is not jam-packed and the hotel rates are 30% lower than in the winter.

4 Number 4 
Surfer’s Paradise, Australia

 Millions of visitors flock to the Gold Coast to surf, swim, surf, party, and surf some more. Besides the beach, shoppers can attend numerous theme parks as well as attractions such as Movie World or Sea World. If that doesn’t make you tired, then visit the various clubs and bars, or even the Casino. You will find the most visitors between December and February. This is also the time that you’ll encounter some of the hottest temperatures, so don’t  forget the sunscreen.
3 Number 3
Cancun, Mexico

Beaches,  beaches  and more  beaches. Cancun offers everything to everyone; luxury accommodations and nonstop partying  (especially in February and March, when Universities export their  hottest and horniest to Cancun). And to think that this was once a docile village along the  Yucatan coast someone must be  turning over in their grave. Well the Aztec Gods deliver at least 250days of sunshine, which helps put tourists to sleep at siesta time.  Later in the summer is a good time if you wish to save money, but whatever you do, go  somewhere else in September and October  unless  of course you enjoy storms.
2  Number 2 
Waikiki, Hawaii

One of the world’s most famous beaches, Waikiki is on the island of Oahu and offers patrons comfortable island charm with cosmopolitan amenities, as tourists from around the world join the celebrities. The best time to visit ranges from mid- December through the end of March, but the best deals can be found from April to mid-December. Summer temperatures hover around 30 C.
1 Number 1
Copacabana, Brazil
Copacabana is often regarded as the world’s most famous beach. It spans over 4.5 kms right in front of the residential area of Rio de Janeiro. The scenery is breathtaking as granite rocks surround the gateway to the bay. The city offers some great spending possibilities with shopping centers, movie theaters, fashion and jewelry shops, as well as the regular horde of restaurants and nightclubs. The summer season runs from December to February with weather ranging from about 25C to 35 C. The beach also has a parade feel to it, as beautiful bodies and gorgeous faces play paddle games and tennis.
Be a beach bum
Now that you know where the best beaches in the world are, the only stress you have left is picking which one you want to go to and saving money for your travels. Now hit the beach, relax and have fun. And remember :It’s OK to be a beach bum. 

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