10 Dream Beaches
The Seychelles, Mauritius, Greece, Italy… are sure to feature in rankings of the top 10, 50 or more beaches on the planet.
We have selected ten seasonal destinations to inspire you to discover new exotic corners.
Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands
The epitome of a Caribbean idyll: soft white sand, crystal clear water, gently sloping entry – Trunk Bay Beach on St. John attracts lovers of splashing and basking in the sun, enjoying life. The nearby coral reef is home to a variety of colorful fish.
St. John is one of the best places for snorkeling in the Caribbean, and the sea here is crystal clear. You can literally watch sea turtles and stingrays from the shore.
And there are more than 30 routes for hiking tours on the island.
Meads Bay, Anguilla
Of the island’s 33 beaches, Meads Bay is sure to feature among the best in the Caribbean. It’s so spacious that even in peak season you’ll feel like you have the whole place to yourself. The sea is calm, the best hotels and restaurants are here, and the magnificent sunset views serve as a backdrop for romantic dinners and evening strolls.
On vacation in Anguilla, you’ll see sea turtles hatching and rushing to the sea, swim in dinghies and dive to a Spanish galleon, learn to kite surf, play golf on the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, play tennis, try unique local cuisine, and explore Taino petroglyphs.
Stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla or the family-friendly Frangipani Beach Resort.
Pink Beach, Indonesia
One of seven beaches on the planet with pink sand, Pink Beach on Komodo Island gets its special color from microscopic organisms that give the coral reefs their red color.
Komodo Island is part of the protected Komodo National Park in the Coral Triangle. There are more than a thousand species of fish, ten species of dolphins, six types of whales, dugongs, green turtles, sharks, rays, and giant manta rays. In addition to diving and snorkeling, you can simply swim, go kayaking, or take a photo shoot at sunset.
Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on the planet, are the symbol of the island. You will also meet maned sambar deer, which suffer the most from monitor lizards, and see horses, buffalo, wild boar, and a variety of birds. And since monitor lizards are predators, it is recommended to visit the island accompanied by a ranger guide.
Bai Dai Beach, Vietnam
Phu Quoc is famous for its beaches: soft, clean, with hammocks swaying among spreading coconut palms. This includes Khem Beach with a very gentle entrance and a wide strip of shallow water, ideal for swimming, kayaking, banana boats and SUP. And Starfish Beach, or Sea Star Beach, is a 7-km beach with crystal clear water and hundreds of bright starfish. And the longest beach in all of Vietnam is Bai Dai: a strip of silky sand stretches for 20 km.
High-class restaurants on the shore serve fresh catch and local delicacies.
Phu Quoc is home to Vietnam's largest water park and amusement park - VinWonders Phu Quoc with roller coasters and a Ferris wheel, as well as a safari park.
Here are hotels such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa designed by Bill Bensley, who recreated a French university within its walls, and the ultra-luxurious Regent Phu Quoc, where the luxury level is emphasized by the presence of a snow-white yacht, Regent Club services and an infinity pool on the roof.
Guests of this family hotel are offered trips to the sea on dinghies and kayaks, antigravity yoga on the roof and yoga on SUP. Also check out the New World Phu Quoc Resort with accommodation in villas and an infinity pool 120 m long.
Playa Balandra, Mexico
Balandra Beach in the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, on the coast of the Gulf of California, is as if created for a relaxing holiday. Soft sand,
crystal clear azure water, a gentle entrance and a shallow depth provide comfortable conditions for swimming and romantic walks. And you can’t dream of better views. The Gulf of California is one of the most unusual diving spots on the planet. You can swim with sea lions, watch whales and schools of hammerhead sharks. You can also go kitesurfing, see bizarre arches over the bay and sand waterfalls underwater (a phenomenon discovered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau), play golf on championship courses, go horseback riding on the beach and taste the wines of the Guadalupe Valley.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Grace Bay is located in the northeast of Providenciales Island. Vacationers will remember the bright turquoise water and a wide strip of soft white sand without rocks or seaweed. A coral reef 1.6 km from the shore protects from the waves, creating ideal conditions for a family vacation and relaxation.
In addition to the beach idyll, a holiday in Turks and Caicos gives many bright emotions.
You will watch humpback whales and their calves from January to early May (and swim next to them), as well as pilot whales and dolphins, meet green turtles and hawksbills, upside-down Cassiopeia jellyfish, young lemon sharks and nurse sharks (for your convenience, there are semi-submarines). And in the evening, you will see how the water near the shore glows with millions of lights (bioluminescence).
Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic
Cayo Levantado is a place to splash around, sunbathe on the bright white sand, kayak, and sample the fresh catch under the shade of the palm trees at the water's edge, and from January to March, whale watching is also possible. The island is home to the luxurious eco-hotel Cayo Levantado Resort, which operates on an all-inclusive basis.
Visit Los Haitises National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to pelicans and herons, manatees, and dolphins. The karst islets will remind you of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Some of the caves contain rock paintings by the Taino people, who inhabited these lands before the arrival of the Spanish.
Also plan excursions to the El Limon waterfall in the jungle and to plantations of coffee, cocoa, and vanilla.
Bahia do Sancho, Brazil
Bahia do Sancho Beach is located on the island of Fernando de Noronha in the archipelago of the same name in the Atlantic Ocean. Here, far from the noise of Rio and Natal, Brazilians themselves spend their honeymoon.
The archipelago has the status of a national park and is protected by UNESCO. Nature is the greatest value here, and the underwater world - sea turtles, small sharks, barracudas, bright tropical fish - is one of the richest in the waters of Latin America.
The water is warm, turquoise flowers and impeccably clean. There are beaches for swimming, diving and surfing, for example, Kasimba do Padre Beach - one of the longest on the 21 islands of the archipelago - is ideal for lovers of riding the waves.
Watamu Beach, Kenya
This beach is part of the Watamu National Marine Park, located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Relax on the sun-warmed white sand, dive with green turtles, 600 species of colorful fish and dugongs, windsurf and sail on glass-bottomed boats.
The resort center of Watamu attracts people from Italy, which is reflected in its cuisine.
Stay at the unique Watamu Treehouse with 7 suites. There you will find restaurants in tree huts, forest walks, jogging along the shallows, dolphin trips and SUP yoga, as well as dozens of other opportunities to feel one with nature.
White Beach, Philippines
White Beach is located on the island of Boracay, famous for its endless beaches, wide strips of shallow water and incredible colors of water.
There are well-developed water sports, excellent restaurants, bars and hotels. A holiday in Boracay offers hundreds of unforgettable experiences: swim, snorkel or scuba dive, go out to sea on a yacht, admire the island from the water on a kayak, or go on a helicopter tour. Among the hotels, we recommend Shangri-La Boracay and Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay with excellent conditions for a romantic and family holiday.
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