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It may be chilly in the northern hemisphere as the
Christmas holidays approach, so a lot of people are dreaming of hot and sunny
beach holidays.
For those with the time and money, online travel advice website Expedia.com.au (www.expedia.com.au)
reveals its Top 10 best beach destinations. Reuters has not endorsed this list:
1. Cable Beach Broome, Western Australia
Located 7 km (4 miles) from Broome, Cable Beach is one of Australia's premier
beach destinations. Featuring 23 km of pure white sand and crystal clear
turquoise water, the beach is almost perfectly flat and ideal for swimming and
surfing. Bordering the Indian Ocean, and surrounded by the vast inland
wildernesses of Western Australia, Cable Beach has an atmospheric "last outpost"
feel. Travelers can explore the exquisite beach on foot or by four-wheel drive.
Cable Beach is also renowned for its sunsets, which can be enjoyed whilst riding
a camel along the beach, or from the comfort of one of the many beach-side
restaurants.
2. Ao Nang Beach Krabi, Thailand
Ao Nang is known as Thailand's best all-round beach destination, due to its
central location in the Andaman Sea and magnificent scenery. Ao Nang beach is
relatively unspoiled and days can be spent relaxing by the shore or taking part
in one of the many activities on offer, such as, snorkeling, scuba diving and
kayaking. The beach is also conveniently located to restaurants and bars. The
equally spectacular Railey Beach is only a 15-minute ferry ride away and is
approximately two hours from Phuket.
3. Nha Trang Beach Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang is the known as Vietnam's premier "traditional" seaside resort - a
lively seaside town where travelers relax by day and party by night. Surrounded
on three sides by mountains, Nha Trang Bay is considered among the world's most
beautiful bays and one of Vietnam's best beaches. The beach is long and flat,
with golden sands and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. It is also
the gateway to a cluster of quieter islands which offer outstanding snorkeling
and scuba diving trips.
4. Paradise Beach & others Yasawa Island, Fiji
Yasawa Island is famous for its fine sand and exquisite beaches, including
Paradise Beach and Champagne Beach, and its limestone caves, which put the
Island on the map when "The Blue Lagoon" blockbuster movie with Brooke Shields
was filmed there in the 1980s. Yasawa Island, the largest of about 20 volcanic
islands in Fiji's Yasawa island archipelago, is renowned for its spectacular
rugged scenery and palm-fringed white sandy beaches. Yasawa Island is the only
island in this outlying archipelago with an airstrip.
5. Azeda Beach Búzios, Brazil
Armação dos Búzios (better known as Búzios) is a peninsula surrounded by 8 km of
islands and beaches, and made famous in the 1960s when film star Brigitte Bardot
passed through, drawing the attention of adventurous tourists around the world.
The beach is now dotted with hip restaurants, bars and boutiques. Búzios'
premier beach, Adeza Beach, is considered one of the prettiest in Brazil.
Accessible on foot, the beach boasts a 300-meter (yards) stretch of fine white
sand and crystal clear water. With waves virtually non-existent, it is perfect
for snorkeling.
6. Lanikai Beach Oahu, Hawaii
Located about 30 minutes' drive from Honolulu - in the town of Kailua - Lanikai
Beach is a 500-metre stretch of powdered sugar sand, and a perfect spot for
travelers seeking a quiet, remote location to relax. It is sheltered by a wide,
protective offshore reef and has a clear view of the spectacular Na Mokulua
islands, certainly living up to its translated name, "heavenly sea."
7. Isola Bella Beach Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Located on the east coast of Sicily, with views of Mt Etna, and protected by the
bay and mountains, Isola Bella beach is without a doubt one of Sicily's most
prized natural assets. The beach is located close to Taormina, a quintessential
Italian beach town, and a popular holiday destination amongst artists and
celebrities. The beach features pebbles rather than sand, typical of many
European beaches, and crystal clear water, making a dip during the hot Italian
summer irresistible. Depending on the tide, beachgoers can walk to Isola Bella,
the nature reserve on the tiny islet adjoining the beach, or swimmers can swim
or snorkel around the island. Taormina itself is a charming town and perched on
the cliffs above its gorgeous beaches, which can be reached by an aerial tram.
8. Clifton Beach Cape Town, South Africa
Actually four adjacent beaches separated by giant granite boulders, and set
against the most spectacular backdrop of the majestic Twelve Apostles mountain
range, Clifton Beach is considered one of Cape Town's "glamour" spots - where
the rich and famous live and beach-loving locals and tourists go to relax. Each
with its own identity, 4th Beach is the most popular and entertains beachgoers
with volleyball and Frisbee. Although sheltered from the prevailing Southeaster
in the summer, the chilly Atlantic Ocean means a quick dip is all that is
required to cool down from the baking sun. The best time of the day is just
before sundown, as you can kick back to watch the sun set over the sea.
9. Seven Mile Beach Negril, Jamaica
Located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Jamaica has long been
the playground of sun worshippers the world over. On its western shores - at
Negril - is Seven Mile Beach. Close to scores of hotels that hug the curved
shoreline, it is the longest continuous stretch of beach in Jamaica. At the end
of the beach is a lighthouse, with majestic views of the surrounding cliffs and
spectacular rock formations. The beach is popular with families, but there are
plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained including snorkeling, kayaking
and glass-bottom boat tours.
10. Mughsayl Beach Salahah, Oman
Salalah, in southern Oman, has a unique charm with its coconut groves and banana
plantations growing right to the water's edge. It is also blessed with great
beaches - popular for swimming and beach football. Mughsayl Beach is one of the
most popular of Oman's 2,700 km of untouched sandy beaches. The golden sands and
sparkling water contrasting with the rough mountains and cliffs, make Mughsayl a
truly memorable and visually unique beach experience. During rainy season, the
huge waves cause dramatic explosions of water through blow holes at one end of
the beach. Mughsayl Beach is approximately 45 km from Salahah City, but
certainly worth the trip.
Source: DTi News |
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