Beach Destinations

Explore the world's most beautiful beaches by region.

Bora Bora
4.9

Bora Bora

French Polynesia

Crystal clear lagoons and overwater bungalows in paradise.

Maldives
4.8

Maldives

Maldives

Pristine white sand beaches and world-class diving.

Cancun
4.6

Cancun

Mexico

Vibrant nightlife meets stunning Caribbean coastline.

Phuket
4.7

Phuket

Thailand

Tropical beaches, ornate temples, and incredible cuisine.

Maui
4.7

Maui

United States

Volcanic landscapes, whale watching, and golden sand beaches.

Santorini
4.8

Santorini

Greece

Iconic white cliffs, sunsets, and volcanic black sand beaches.

Bali
4.6

Bali

Indonesia

Lush rice terraces, surf breaks, and spiritual retreats.

Turks and Caicos
4.9

Turks and Caicos

British Overseas Territory

Grace Bay Beach and some of the clearest water on Earth.

Aruba
4.7

Aruba

Aruba

Constant trade winds, white sand, and one of the driest climates in the Caribbean.

Jamaica
4.6

Jamaica

Jamaica

Reggae rhythms, jerk seasoning, and some of the Caribbean's most dramatic coastline.

St. Lucia
4.8

St. Lucia

St. Lucia

Twin volcanic Pitons, lush rainforest, and the most dramatic scenery in the Caribbean.

Amalfi Coast
4.8

Amalfi Coast

Italy

Dramatic cliffs, pastel villages, and limoncello served with a view.

Algarve
4.7

Algarve

Portugal

Golden cliffs, hidden sea caves, and Europe's best-value beach holiday.

Dubrovnik
4.7

Dubrovnik

Croatia

Medieval walled city meets crystal-clear Adriatic beaches.

Ibiza
4.5

Ibiza

Spain

World-famous club scene meets hidden coves and bohemian villages.

Koh Samui
4.6

Koh Samui

Thailand

Palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and Thailand's island sophistication.

Sri Lanka
4.6

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Ancient temples, tea country, surf breaks, and whale watching off a tear-shaped island.

Miami Beach
4.5

Miami Beach

United States

Art Deco architecture, world-class nightlife, and wide Atlantic beaches.

Cabo San Lucas
4.6

Cabo San Lucas

Mexico

Desert meets ocean at the tip of Baja, with world-class sportfishing and nightlife.

Key West
4.5

Key West

United States

Hemingway's island: sunset celebrations, coral reefs, and the southernmost point in the continental US.

Tulum
4.5

Tulum

Mexico

Mayan ruins above turquoise water, cenotes in the jungle, and bohemian beach clubs.

Fiji
4.7

Fiji

Fiji

333 islands of reef-fringed paradise, legendary hospitality, and the world's friendliest people.

Tahiti
4.7

Tahiti

French Polynesia

Black sand beaches, towering volcanic peaks, and the gateway to French Polynesia.

Moorea
4.8

Moorea

French Polynesia

Bora Bora's quieter, more dramatic sister island — jagged peaks and turquoise lagoons.

Cook Islands
4.7

Cook Islands

Cook Islands

The South Pacific's best-kept secret — Polynesian culture, empty beaches, and a turquoise lagoon.

Zanzibar
4.6

Zanzibar

Tanzania

Spice-scented Stone Town, white sand beaches, and the crossroads of African and Arab culture.

Cape Town
4.8

Cape Town

South Africa

Table Mountain, penguin colonies, world-class wine, and some of Africa's most dramatic coastline.

Seychelles
4.9

Seychelles

Seychelles

Granite boulder beaches, giant tortoises, and the most unique coastline in the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius
4.7

Mauritius

Mauritius

Coral reefs, volcanic peaks, multicultural cuisine, and the 'underwater waterfall' illusion.

Marrakech & Essaouira
4.5

Marrakech & Essaouira

Morocco

Where the Sahara meets the Atlantic — surf towns, medinas, and windswept beaches.

Rio de Janeiro
4.8

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Iconic beaches framed by granite peaks and a city that lives outdoors.

Florianópolis
4.7

Florianópolis

Brazil

An island paradise with 42 beaches ranging from surf breaks to hidden lagoons.

Fernando de Noronha
4.9

Fernando de Noronha

Brazil

A UNESCO-protected volcanic archipelago with Brazil's most pristine waters.

Jericoacoara
4.7

Jericoacoara

Brazil

A windswept beach village nestled between towering sand dunes and turquoise lagoons.

Cartagena
4.6

Cartagena

Colombia

A colonial walled city on the Caribbean coast where history meets tropical nightlife.

San Andrés
4.5

San Andrés

Colombia

A Caribbean island with seven shades of blue sea and duty-free shopping.

Santa Marta
4.5

Santa Marta

Colombia

Colombia's oldest city where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet Caribbean beaches.

Máncora
4.4

Máncora

Peru

Peru's premier beach town where surfers and foodies share a laid-back tropical strip.

Galápagos Islands
4.9

Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

A living laboratory of evolution with beaches shared by sea lions, iguanas, and giant tortoises.

Montañita
4.3

Montañita

Ecuador

Ecuador's surf and party capital where backpackers and artists converge on a bohemian beach strip.

Punta del Este
4.5

Punta del Este

Uruguay

South America's most glamorous beach resort where Rio Plate meets the Atlantic.

Los Roques
4.7

Los Roques

Venezuela

A remote Caribbean archipelago of 300 islands with untouched coral reefs and zero high-rises.

Nassau
4.6

Nassau

Bahamas

Turquoise shallows, colonial charm, and some of the clearest water in the Atlantic.

Barbados
4.7

Barbados

Barbados

World-class surf, rum distilleries, and Caribbean culture with a British twist.

Punta Cana
4.5

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Palm-lined beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and jungle adventures on the Caribbean coast.

San Juan
4.7

San Juan

Puerto Rico

Centuries-old fortresses, bioluminescent bays, and no passport required for US travelers.

Antigua
4.7

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda

365 beaches, world-class sailing, and a laid-back island pace that's hard to leave.

Grenada
4.6

Grenada

Grenada

The Spice Island: nutmeg-scented air, underwater sculpture parks, and volcanic beaches.

Grand Cayman
4.7

Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands

Seven Mile Beach, stingray encounters, and some of the best wall diving in the Caribbean.

Curacao
4.6

Curacao

Curacao

Dutch-Caribbean architecture, hidden cove beaches, and year-round sunshine outside the hurricane belt.

St. Kitts
4.5

St. Kitts

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Volcanic peaks, historic sugar plantations, and unspoiled Caribbean beaches without the crowds.

St. Thomas
4.6

St. Thomas

US Virgin Islands

Duty-free shopping, world-famous Magens Bay, and easy access with no passport for US citizens.

Outer Banks
4.5

Outer Banks

United States

Wild barrier islands, shipwrecks, wild horses, and the birthplace of flight.

San Diego
4.7

San Diego

United States

Year-round sunshine, legendary surf breaks, and a booming craft beer and taco scene.

Puerto Vallarta
4.6

Puerto Vallarta

Mexico

Pacific coast charm with cobblestone streets, jungle hikes, and sunset-soaked beaches.

Oahu
4.8

Oahu

United States

North Shore surf legends, Waikiki's golden sand, and Polynesian culture on every corner.

Destin
4.5

Destin

United States

Emerald Gulf waters, sugar-white sand, and the self-proclaimed 'world's luckiest fishing village.'

Charleston
4.6

Charleston

United States

Historic Southern charm, Lowcountry cuisine, and barrier-island beaches minutes from downtown.

Sayulita
4.5

Sayulita

Mexico

A bohemian surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with colorful streets and killer ceviche.

Mykonos
4.7

Mykonos

Greece

Iconic Cycladic island blending golden beaches with legendary nightlife.

Crete
4.8

Crete

Greece

Greece's largest island with pink-sand beaches, ancient ruins, and mountain gorges.

Nice (French Riviera)
4.6

Nice (French Riviera)

France

Glamorous Riviera city where Belle Epoque architecture meets pebbly Mediterranean shores.

Barcelona
4.7

Barcelona

Spain

Vibrant coastal city where Gaudi's architecture meets buzzing urban beaches.

Mallorca
4.7

Mallorca

Spain

Balearic island famous for dramatic limestone coves and crystal-clear waters.

Sardinia
4.8

Sardinia

Italy

Rugged Italian island with Caribbean-rivaling beaches and ancient nuraghi ruins.

Sicily
4.7

Sicily

Italy

Italy's largest island blending Greek temples, volcanic landscapes, and vibrant street food.

Hvar
4.6

Hvar

Croatia

Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, hidden coves, and Venetian architecture.

Zakynthos
4.7

Zakynthos

Greece

Home to the iconic Navagio Shipwreck Beach and some of Greece's bluest waters.

Madeira
4.6

Madeira

Portugal

Volcanic Portuguese island with dramatic cliffs, levada trails, and year-round mild weather.

Boracay
4.7

Boracay

Philippines

Tiny Philippine island with a legendary four-kilometer stretch of powdery white sand.

Palawan
4.9

Palawan

Philippines

Pristine Philippine province with limestone lagoons, underground rivers, and untouched reefs.

Langkawi
4.5

Langkawi

Malaysia

Duty-free Malaysian archipelago with mangrove forests, cable cars, and laid-back beaches.

Goa
4.5

Goa

India

India's beach capital blending Portuguese heritage, trance culture, and palm-lined shores.

Da Nang
4.5

Da Nang

Vietnam

Fast-growing Vietnamese coastal city with a 30-kilometer beach strip and easy access to Hoi An.

Lombok
4.6

Lombok

Indonesia

Bali's quieter neighbor with world-class surf breaks, pink beaches, and Mount Rinjani.

Krabi
4.7

Krabi

Thailand

Stunning Thai province with limestone karsts, emerald pools, and island-hopping paradise.

Gold Coast
4.7

Gold Coast

Australia

High-rise skyline meets endless surf breaks along Queensland's golden coastline.

Byron Bay
4.8

Byron Bay

Australia

Bohemian surf town where rainforest meets the Pacific at Australia's easternmost point.

Whitsunday Islands
4.9

Whitsunday Islands

Australia

Seventy-four tropical islands scattered along the Great Barrier Reef with impossibly white sand.

Bondi Beach
4.6

Bondi Beach

Australia

Sydney's iconic crescent of golden sand where city culture and surf culture collide.

Great Barrier Reef
4.9

Great Barrier Reef

Australia

The world's largest coral reef system stretching 2,300 kilometers along tropical North Queensland.

Noosa
4.7

Noosa

Australia

Laid-back Sunshine Coast gem where national park trails lead to hidden coves and koala-filled trees.

Margaret River
4.6

Margaret River

Australia

Western Australia's surf and wine country where powerful Indian Ocean swells meet world-class vineyards.

Diani Beach
4.6

Diani Beach

Kenya

Kenya's Indian Ocean paradise with powder-white sand, coral reefs, and colobus monkeys in the palms.

Tofo Beach
4.5

Tofo Beach

Mozambique

Remote Mozambican beach town famous for whale sharks, manta rays, and barefoot backpacker culture.

Nosy Be
4.5

Nosy Be

Madagascar

Madagascar's tropical island escape with lemurs, vanilla plantations, and turquoise diving lagoons.

Sao Tome
4.4

Sao Tome

Sao Tome and Principe

Undiscovered volcanic islands in the Gulf of Guinea with jungle-draped peaks and deserted chocolate-sand beaches.

Lamu Island
4.5

Lamu Island

Kenya

Ancient Swahili trading port where donkeys replace cars and dhow sails catch the Indian Ocean breeze.

Samoa
4.7

Samoa

Samoa

Untouched Polynesian paradise where volcanic craters meet turquoise lagoons and fa'a Samoa runs deep.

Palau
4.8

Palau

Palau

Pristine Micronesian archipelago with legendary diving, limestone Rock Islands, and a marine sanctuary the size of France.

Vanuatu
4.6

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Wild Melanesian archipelago with active volcanoes, blue holes, and one of the world's most accessible lava lakes.

Tonga
4.6

Tonga

Tonga

The last Polynesian kingdom, where humpback whales calve in warm waters and coral islands remain blissfully quiet.