If you live anywhere but Southern California you’ve probably had (and are still having) a terrible winter. It feels as if it has been the longest, coldest, darkest, and every other adjective you can think of to describe this rough season. We’re still not out of it yet, but we’re getting closer. To reward yourself for enduring such a brutal winter, perhaps you should think about a beach getaway. If you’re going down that road, here are some beaches you might want to look at…..
According to TripAdvisor, the top beach to vacation at in the world is Baia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. One of the many selling points of this beach, aside from its exclusivity, is the opportunity for snorkelers to see exotic fish and even sea turtles. To get to the beach (you probably don’t want to be scared of heights), you must descend a tall, steep staircase that just adds to it’s mystique.
The United States has only one beach in the top 10. Hawaii’s Lanikai Beach, the same place President Obama vacationed, is eighth on the list. Numbers two and three respectively are Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, a celebrity favorite, and Flamenco Beach in Puerto Rico, perhaps one of the most cost-effective beach getaways that has nothing to do with its beauty.
Here’s the full list from TripAdvisor compiled for user reviews:
1.) Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
2.) Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island
3.) Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico
4.) Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy
5.) Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia
6.) Playa de ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain
7.) Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles
8.) Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Hawaii
9.) Rhossili Bay, Swansea, Wales
10.) Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Surprised to see a beach in Swansea, Wales? I’d Google it before you judge. There’s your list now start booking.
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