World Famous Beaches

Harbour Island - Bahamas

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On The Beach At Harbour

Harbour Island Bahamas

Harbour Island's pink sand beach is alluring to any traveler. Basking under the glorious Caribbean sun it is located just a mile away from Eleuthera Island in the Bahama Islands. Known as 'Briland' to the locals it is only 3 miles long and half a mile wide it offers picture perfect locales to the visitors. Dunmore Town the local hub of Harbour Island was formerly capital of Bahamas and still retains the old world charm. The magnificent Georgian architecture with pastel colored buildings and neatly packed rows of houses doting with bougainvillea flowers can charm any one. The island beach offers relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy turquoise sea or stroll along the soft sand under swaying palm trees in gentle breeze. In the evening you can enjoy the quiet sunset with cocktails or discover small shops. The other activities which you can enjoy are snorkeling, diving, bone fishing or boating. Since the island is really small you can explore it with golf cart which can be hired for a day.

Harbour Island is not directly connected, so you have to take flight from United States to Nassau, Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Then take connecting flight to North Eleuthera airport. From here 10 minutes taxi ride will take you to the dock and from there on enjoy a 10 minutes water taxi to Harbour Island.

The best time to visit Harbour Island in Bahamas is from December to April but then you will get expensive hotel rates. You can enjoy the weather with mild temperatures. Avoid a trip to Harbour Island from May onwards if you don't want to be caught in frequent hurricanes. Most of the hotels and shops are closed around this period.

Palm Beach - Aruba

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TBB Palm Beach

Palm Beach Aruba

Palm Beach's beaches are considered ideal for families. Most of the restaurants and resorts offer kid-friendly services which include discounts and free gifts and babysitting facilities. Aruba's ideal weather with natural beaches and turquoise water invites tourists from all over the world. The island has all type of accommodations ranging from budget hotels to luxury resorts. The island has other attractions also which includes Kibaima Miniature Village and Park where you and your kids can explode miniature Aruban city. There are beautiful playgrounds like Tira Koochi Park and Neptalle Henriquez Park with latest kiddy items ensuring hours of fun for your little ones. World's largest mini-golf course located at L.G Smith Blvd is an added attraction. Do not miss out the natural wonders of the Island. The best way to explore is through guided four-wheel drive through desert hills, small towns and rocky shoreline. The water activities like swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, water safaris, jet skiing and fishing are other popular options.

Aruba is well-connected with flights from American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United Airlines and US Airways. It is only 2 1/2 hours from Miami and 4 ½ hours journey from New York. You can hire a taxi from the airport or go for car rental services which are available at the airport itself. As Aruba is outside hurricane belt it is a popular destination where you can visit whole year.

The best season to visit is from mid-December to mid-April. If you enjoy dancing and merriment than do not miss the February carnival when fun and parties spill on the streets.

Best Beaches of Hawaii

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Stony Beach Island of Hawaii

Hanalei Beach Hawaii Islands

Mykonos Island Beach

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Rocky Mykonos Island Beach

Sandy Beach Mykonos Beach

Philippines Beaches

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Boracay Beach Philippines

Boracay Palm Trees

Tropical forests coupled with fabulous white coral sand beaches are the way you can describe Philippines.

Most of the beaches are owned by luxury resorts. It is considerable cheaper than other Asian countries where you will find all types of accommodation.

The best time to visit is from December to February which is cooler while March to May is hot and humid. You can see superb live coral in underwater marine life.

Malaysia Beaches

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Sapi Island Beach Malaysia

1LG Cusinart Resort Sandy Beache Malaysia

Malaysia has some fabulous beaches owned and maintained by top resorts of the country. The beaches have modern and sophisticated facilities to attract tourists from all over the world. You can see tropical wild life located in the vicinity of the beaches. Malyasian beaches are safe and relatively crime-free especially for the women. The mouth-watering local cuisines are an added attraction. The country is hot and humid whole year so best time to visit is in winter months. The high humidity level can be very tiring so take plenty of cool drinks along to prevent dehydration.

Atlantic Beaches

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Atlantic Beach

Florida Satellite Beach Atlantic Ocean Waves Surf Bird

The Atlantic has many islands and many of these islands have exotic beaches where people from all over the world come and holiday.

Fernando de Noronha - Brazil

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Fernando De Noronha Brazil

Fernando De Noronha Praia Sancho

Discovered in 1503 by Portuguese this 7 mile long Remote Island offers exquisite experiences for a traveler seeking peaceful and relaxed time at beaches. The unspoiled and breathtaking beaches of Fernando De Noronha lying at the northeast coast of Brazil was declared as marine national park in 1988.Only 420 tourists are allowed on the beach at any time. If you are one among the lucky few then treat yourself to the spectacular natural beauty which lays within 21 islands a home to cascading waterfalls and natural swimming pools and white sand beaches. The water is full of exotic fishes, dolphins, lobsters, corals ideal for snorkeling and underwater diving. You can do surfing at Cacimba do Padre,Bode and Boldro considered as best surfing spots in the world. Porcos Bay has one of the most beautiful stretches of sand while Conceicao beach has long shores.If you are adventurous then dive into natural waters of Atalaia beach or Sancho Bay which is enclosed inside natural walls and you can go only by metal ladder hooked to the rock.

There are daily flights from Brazilian cities of Recife and Natal which takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes. You are also required to pay conservation tax (US $10) for each day you are on the island. There are dune-buggy taxi services with flat rate of US$ 4 which will take you to all the places. Be careful as the roads are rugged with high risk of accidents.

The best time to visit the island is from mid-December to February. The island has warm weather with rains in January to August. Explore, dive or surf at the archipelago beyond Fernando de Noronha by boat which leave daily from Port Santo Antonio.

There is no luxury or full service resorts since it is a remote island. There is just one hotel and about 70 pousadas or family run inns which provide three daily meals. The tourists are charged per person per night. Brazilian government has a rating system based on dolphins according to the requirements of tourists. It will help you if you know smattering of Portuguese but English is hardly spoken or understood here. You should also bring Reais the Brazilian currency to avoid any problems.

The island offers varieties of seafood .Try fish cooked in banana leaves with deep fried shark meat dumplings which are available in abundance at the island for other items are imported from mainland.

Bora Bora- French Polynesia

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Bora Bora Beach French Polynesia

Bora Bora Island French Polynesia

One of the magical islands Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. It lies at Matira Point with in a lagoon characterized by sandy beaches. It is most romantic place where you can find secluded beaches and cozy hotels to share intimate moments with your partner. For adventure lovers there are wide -ranging activities from shark feeding expedition or tour to island's hinterland. If you are searching for perfect black pearl then visit to Main Island is must. For history lovers the island has number of World War II landmarks and memorabilia to keep you busy. But the activity you will love or enjoy the most is lazing on the Matira Beach and enjoying the sun. The Scuba divers will find colorful coral bed, turtles and other sea animals. If you are lucky you can say hello to sharks. Take romantic strolls on soft sand beach or sip heady cocktails at the beach bars. Enjoy live music and dance in the nightclub located on the beach itself.

Visitors take flight from Los Angeles to Papeete in Tahiti. From there a short flight will take you to Bora Bora's airport at Motu Mute. Most of the hotels have shuttle service to bring the guests from the airport or you can rent car, scooter or a bicycle.Bora Bora enjoys temperate climate whole year making it ideal destination.

The island offers number of accommodation options for the tourists. You can avail traditional rooms or if you want to live in style then bungalows are just right for you. They offer intimate environment with water facilities like snorkeling and swimming right there. Some of the best hotels are located at Matira beach include Sofitel Marara and Hotel Matira.

For food aficionados there is whole range of local cuisine prepared from coconut, vanilla and seafood. You must try Poisson cru Tahiti's national dish prepared from fish, diced vegetables cooked in the mixture of lime juice and coconut milk. Most of the restaurants serve multi-cuisine catering to every palate.

Barcelona - Spain

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Yellow sand beach Barcelona

Nerja beach Barcelona

Barcelona has many popular beaches at Platja Barcelona at Vila Olimpica which was home to 1992 Olympics and Platja de Sant Sebastia which is kid friendly with clean sand, life guards and shower facilities. For more adventurous there is nudist beach Platja de la Mar Bella with coarse sand stretching miles. Barcelona offers you beaches coupled with sightseeing in form of beautiful buildings and cultural centres as any European city. These beaches offer welcome respite from the hectic life styles of the city. You can visit the Sitges which is a popular coastal town. It is favorite with young crowd making it a hot spot. Visit the city when you are tired of beaches .The streets of Gothic Quarter and Les Rambles invites you with neatly lined shops, beautiful houses and street performers. Enjoy the night clubs full of music, food and nonstop dancing.

Barcelona's airport El Prat de Llobregat is directly connected with all the major cities of the world. As it is located seven miles away from city centre you have to take either a cab or train to reach the centre of the city. The city has an efficient metro service and other transport services include bus system, private taxis and funicular which present stunning views of the city. The best time to visit Barcelona is in spring and fall .Summers is hot and humid. August is usually crowded as it is holiday time in

Barcelona has many hotels and resorts both for the budget and luxury loving tourists. Hotels which are located near the beaches tend to be on the higher side but they offer the best facilities.

Barcelona's restaurants offer multi-cuisines. You must check Talaia Mar which is best for Catalan cuisine and chef's specialty which is bacon ice -cream. Can Costa offer best seafood and waterviews. For budget travelers there is choice of bread, cheese and smoked sausage or ham.

Anguilla - Caribbean

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Anguilla Caribbean

Sandy Island Anguilla Caribbean

Anguilla offers breathtaking beaches, crystal blue water, luxury resorts and laid back environment. This 16 mile stretch of island has total 33 beaches all open for public. You can check all the beaches but it will be difficult deciding which one is the best. Over the years Anguilla has become most popular destination of wealthy and rich. Shoal bay a 2-mile of soft white sand is inviting with all the facilities for the visitors. Rendezvous Bay is another popular spot with the beachlovers.The island has beautiful coral reefs, colorful fishes and stingrays an eye-treat for underwater divers. The island has lot more to offer .For history buffs the sunken Spanish ship of 18th century at Stoney Bay Marine Park is a virtual treasure trove. A three minute boat ride from Island Harbor to Scilly Cay would be a life-time experience as the private island offers best options in sunbathing, snorkeling and seafood. For shopaholics a visit to French St.Martin is must for its innumerous small shops doting the landscape offering the best bargains.

You can visit Anguilla from other Caribbean destinations. You can take flight from San Juan or St.Maarten to Wallblake airport. A ferry ride from St Martin to Blowing Point ferry terminal would make your journey exciting and pleasurable. For inland travel cab would be the ideal choice but if you want to explore every nook and corner of the island then you must rent a car. Temporary license is however must for the drivers. The best season to visit Anguilla is from December to April when tourism is at its peak. You must do your bookings in advance to avoid rush as most of the resorts remain shut down in September and October.

Anguilla has emerged as a popular choice for movie-stars and other celebrities hiking the prices of the hotels and resorts. Cap Juluca offers luxury staying with its striking Moorish buildings, secluded rooms and some of the island's best beaches. CuisinArt Resort and Spa is steep for average travelers but offers cuisine which is literally lip smacking. The Arawak Beach Inn on Island Harbor Beach offers 17 bungalows for budget travelers. The rooms are well-equipped with kitchens where you can cook on your own. For the wealthy and rich there are resorts and private villa offering $ 30,000 for a week-end. Resort at Cove castles offer family type accommodation at reasonable rates.

Anguila's culinary delights include seafood and specialties prepared from mutton. Most of the restaurants offer multicuisines.Malliouhana restaurant is ideal for romantic French dinner with candle as ocean backdrop. Blanchard restaurant's sophisticated palate is highly recommended. Hibernia is a tiny cottage with 11 tables popular with couples. For budget travelers there are many restaurants including The Pump house Bar & Grill.