1. Beach Below the Ruins – Tulum, Mexico
How many beaches can claim to have a postcard-perfect view of 13th-century Mayan ruins? This one, located about 80 miles south of Cancun, can and it’s the ideal spot to cool off after exploring the preserved structures of this ancient coastal city, among them the hulking cliff-top Castillo fortress. There are no facilities, so wear your bathing suit under your clothes and your reward will be gentle surf, vibrant blue-green sea and a memorable perspective on how the Mayans relaxed more than 700 years ago.
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2. Maya Bay Beach – Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand
If Maya Bay looks familiar that’s because it had a starring role in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach. Sheltered at the end of a dramatic bay cradled by 300-foot cliffs on the southern Thailand island of Koh Phi Phi Leh, it’s accessed via a day trip (often in a traditional wooden long tail boat) from neighboring Koh Phi Phi Don that includes a stop for snorkeling in surreally pale water. Everyone wants to see it, so Maya Bay does get crowded. For the best photo ops (sans the multitudes) visit in the early morning.
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3. Whitehaven Beach – Queensland, Australia
When Oprah Winfrey and Aussie chef Curtis Stone threw a beach barbeque during her 2011 Ultimate Australian Adventure, they did so on this sweeping, 4½-mile stretch of white silica sand in Queensland’s Whitsunday islands. It’s accessible solely by boat, seaplane or helicopter, so the approach is part of the experience — and the sight of this slender, jungle-backed beach along with Hill Inlet to the north, where tidal shifts create gargantuan sand art, is the definition of breathtaking.
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4. Trunk Bay Beach – St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Being able to wade into blissfully warm water, pull on your mask and fins, and snorkel — really snorkel amid abundant coral and Technicolor fish — is a big draw for any beach. The fact that this coconut palm-lined strand on low-key St. John ranks among the most beautiful (and most photographed) spots in the Caribbean is a bonus. As part of Virgin Islands National Park, Trunk Bay Beach offers access to a 225-yard underwater snorkeling trail (gear rentals are available), but plan for an early morning visit if you’re seeking tranquility; this beach is popular with cruise ship passengers from neighboring St. Thomas.
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5. Anse Source d’Argent – Seychelles
Some beaches have an aura that’s uniquely their own. Anse Source d’Argent, one of the most famous beaches in the Seychelles, grabs your full attention the moment you set eyes on it. Granite boulders, in swirling shapes Dr. Seuss might have imagined, and gently swaying palms jut up from soft white sand. Located on La Digue island, and lapped by the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, it faces west, so the sunsets are pretty awesome, too.
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***A special THANKS to Donna Heiderstadt***
How many beaches can claim to have a postcard-perfect view of 13th-century Mayan ruins? This one, located about 80 miles south of Cancun, can and it’s the ideal spot to cool off after exploring the preserved structures of this ancient coastal city, among them the hulking cliff-top Castillo fortress. There are no facilities, so wear your bathing suit under your clothes and your reward will be gentle surf, vibrant blue-green sea and a memorable perspective on how the Mayans relaxed more than 700 years ago.
2. Maya Bay Beach – Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand
If Maya Bay looks familiar that’s because it had a starring role in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach. Sheltered at the end of a dramatic bay cradled by 300-foot cliffs on the southern Thailand island of Koh Phi Phi Leh, it’s accessed via a day trip (often in a traditional wooden long tail boat) from neighboring Koh Phi Phi Don that includes a stop for snorkeling in surreally pale water. Everyone wants to see it, so Maya Bay does get crowded. For the best photo ops (sans the multitudes) visit in the early morning.
3. Whitehaven Beach – Queensland, Australia
When Oprah Winfrey and Aussie chef Curtis Stone threw a beach barbeque during her 2011 Ultimate Australian Adventure, they did so on this sweeping, 4½-mile stretch of white silica sand in Queensland’s Whitsunday islands. It’s accessible solely by boat, seaplane or helicopter, so the approach is part of the experience — and the sight of this slender, jungle-backed beach along with Hill Inlet to the north, where tidal shifts create gargantuan sand art, is the definition of breathtaking.
4. Trunk Bay Beach – St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Being able to wade into blissfully warm water, pull on your mask and fins, and snorkel — really snorkel amid abundant coral and Technicolor fish — is a big draw for any beach. The fact that this coconut palm-lined strand on low-key St. John ranks among the most beautiful (and most photographed) spots in the Caribbean is a bonus. As part of Virgin Islands National Park, Trunk Bay Beach offers access to a 225-yard underwater snorkeling trail (gear rentals are available), but plan for an early morning visit if you’re seeking tranquility; this beach is popular with cruise ship passengers from neighboring St. Thomas.
5. Anse Source d’Argent – Seychelles
Some beaches have an aura that’s uniquely their own. Anse Source d’Argent, one of the most famous beaches in the Seychelles, grabs your full attention the moment you set eyes on it. Granite boulders, in swirling shapes Dr. Seuss might have imagined, and gently swaying palms jut up from soft white sand. Located on La Digue island, and lapped by the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, it faces west, so the sunsets are pretty awesome, too.
***A special THANKS to Donna Heiderstadt***
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