Speaking Out of World's Best Beaches

Beach vacation is definitely the great idea. Let's hear how others speak about their best beaches around the world. It will help you out to decide where to enjoy your next vacation on the beach!

Beaches in Northeast of America

"I love New England, particularly the beaches of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. Chatham is my favorite beach town and Nauset Beach in Orleans, MA is one of the nation's best beaches."

"I spend my summers 'on Montauk,' as we lovingly call it. Technically, I guess, it is similar to other New England beaches, particularly Cape Cod/Nantucket/Martha's Vineyard in its 'beach feel,' with the geography being very similar to the others. It is extremely laid-back, though, and it really earns its 'un-Hamptons' moniker."

Beaches in Mid-Atlantic of America

"My own personal beach is Ocean City, New Jersey, largely for sentimental reasons. My grandparents have a home there less than a block from the beach, so I've gone there every summer since I was born. I love the boardwalk, the nice wide beach at 18th St. (where my grandparents' house is), even the hideous pink house across the street."

"I would have to say that my favorite beach destination would be Assateague Island, Maryland. My family enjoys camping on the beach. It is quiet and peaceful. The wildlife is awesome too. Ocean City (MD) is a stone's throw away. This isactually a restful destination!"

"My favorite beach vacation is the private beach at my in-laws' house on the Magothy River/Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. It's wonderful to relax on the beach, listen to the boats go past, and be able to walk back into the house whenever I want to."

Beaches in South of America

"I like Myrtle Beach area, especially the Surfside Beach area. They have very clean beaches and they are well kept."

"We've been to lots of beaches, from SC to AL to all over FL and by far our favorite beach is Cape San Blas, FL. It's a little piece of 'Old Florida' in the Panhandle! It's a 20-mile-long peninsula with the bay on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other and 10 of the 20 miles is all St. Joseph Peninsula State Park! There are no high-rises allowed on Cape San Blas, so the beaches are not crowded and it's white sand as far as you can see."

"I would have to say that Hilton Head Island is one of my favorite beaches. I have been going there for 15 years so I have many wonderful family memories on the beautiful beaches."

Beaches in West Coast of of America

"Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, California. It is on the non-tourist side of the island. Its sand is white, and the water is just like its name: emerald green and very clear. It is beautiful. Not great for long swims it can be a little sharky, blues like it also. Just stay close to the shore. No one has reported a bite that I've heard of. It is worth it. Hard to believe it is California."

Beaches in Hawaii of of America

"Kaanapali on Maui was magical when we were there. The softest golden sand! It was mandatory that you walk on the beach at sunset, we saw whales passing by, a sailboat against the sun. Wonderful."

"My two-week escape to Hawaii, specifically Waikiki Beach, was pure heaven and remains my top favorite beach vacation. Sure, it's touristy and high-rises now abound, but that doesn't make it any less beautiful! The views of the sea and nearby Diamond Head were just stunning."

Beaches in Caribbean

"Ultimate favorite is the Caribbean, specifically, St. Barthelemy, where there are numerous lovely beaches around the island; shell beach, La Saline, Baie St. Jean ... and all the not-so-common places to find tidal pools that accumulate, typically down a cliff, craggy place which means a challenging approach but awesome payoff!"

"Aruba is my beach paradise. We've been to Jamaica, Bahamas, and several Florida spots, but nothing compared to our Aruba trips."

Beaches in Africa, India and Australia

"Having stayed along the coast line for my whole life, I would have to say that South African beaches are the best and most beautiful! In Durban alone you can go to quiet secluded beaches and then a little less than a few kilometres away you can get more 'party' happening beaches! We have soft white beach sand and you can also swim in the water as it's not so cold."

"Torquay in the state of Victoria, Australia, about two hours southwest of Melbourne (via Geelong). Fly into (major) Melbourne airport (Tullamarine) or, within Australia, take the discounter Jetstar into regional Avalon airport (much closer to Geelong and Torquay). Great beaches, it's the site of major surf events, and the beginning of the gorgeous Great Ocean Road that goes west to Warrnambool. Water temps are brisk!"


"Beach in Southern Goa is my favorite beach. I went there last April while traveling around India. It was recently used in the Matt Damon film the Bourne Supremacy. It is crescent shaped with white sand and is absolutely breathtaking. I found that there wasn't a lot to do there though but the beach is well worth a visit if you're in that part of the world."

"Bondi Beach in Australia ... very beautiful and there is so much to do there as well. Cliff walk, surf, sunbathe, hit the cafes along the beachfront ... chill out and realize that something this beautiful really does exist in the world. The extra nice part of Bondi Beach is that it's home to the nicest people in the world (then there's New Zealand -- it's a toss-up; the Kiwis are awesome too!)."

"Favorite beach destination? The Isle of Djerba, off the coast of Tunisia! Fabulous white sands, transparent turquoise warm water -- and so exotic! One evening, we took a sunset camel tour after a great day lazily lounging and snorkeling."

Information: independenttraveler.com