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60+ Beaches to Dream About This Dreary Winter Season

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by Carlo Alcos Nov 25, 2016

Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland, Australia

It’s a great family beach.

 Mooloolaba BeachMooloolaba, AustraliaStill think this is one of the best beaches in the world #beach #ocean #australia #queensland

Dominical Beach, Costa Rica

Lots of great travel tips here if you’re in the area.

 Dominical BeachPuntarenas Province, Costa Rica#beach #surfing #walks

Labuhanbajo, Flores, Indonesia

Adventurous Kate got shipwrecked and found herself stranded here for a time. She left with a smile.

 LabuhanbajoNagerawe, IndonesiaThe island of Flores is a wonderful place to stay for scenic hikes and a great spot for diving and heading out to see the Komodo dragons. If a party scene of your thing then this may not be the best place although it seemed like there was the occasional place…

Lo de Marcos, Mexico

It’s, ahem, the worst place ever.

 Lo de MarcosLo de Marcos, MexicoLife in Lo de Marcos.
A beautiful beach with incredible sunsets. Not many tourists visit here, and the beach is often very quiet.
This is a great place to get away from
It all.
#beachlife #sunsets #nayarit #playa #lodemarcos #travelphotography #travelstoke #beaches #beachtown #offthegrid #offbeat

Cormier Haiti Beach Resort, Haiti

 Cormier Haiti Beach ResortNord, HaitiWho needs the Bahamas when you have all the beauty of the Caribbean right here!
#islandlife

Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 IpanemaRio de Janeiro, BrazilIpanema Beach > Copacabana. Full of surfers, soccer volleyball players, and cheaper coconut drinks! Relax here and enjoy some spectacular views of some of Rio’s most famous mountaintops. #beach #ocean

Pandawa Beach, Bali, Indonesia

 Pandawa BeachKutuh, Indonesia#beach #beachlife #pandawa

Cayo Santa Maria Beach, Cuba

Why not splurge a bit while here?

 Beach, CubaThe beach on Cayo Santa Maria is super touristy, but if you like sand then this is one of the best. It’s powder white sand similar to Zanzibar’s sand. If you can handle the all inclusive and the lack of Cuba’s amazing culture then it’s well worth the visit.

Chuburna Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico

 Chuburna PuertoChuburná, Mexico#playa #beachtown #beach #travelphotography #Yucatan

Koh Kood beach, Thailand

Is this Thailand’s best island?

 Koh Kood beachTambon Ko Kut, ThailandCrystal waters beach with beautiful little crabs in the sand.

#beach #paradise #island #thailand #beachlife

El Paredon Beach, Guatemala

 The Driftwood SurferEl Paredón Buena Vista, Guatemala#surf in #ElParedón #beach

The Point, Lennox Head, Australia

 The pointLennox Head, AustraliaBeautiful waves to be head at the point just outside of the town of Lennox Head. The local guys have the place wired so spend some time watching to get an idea of where to paddle out and how to get in… Can be tricky when a swell is running. #surfing

Cayes Jacmel, Haiti

 Kabik, Cayes JacmelJacmel, HaitiOne of the best beach experiences on the island! #beach #islandlife

Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Some call the Whitsundays paradise on earth.

 Whitsunday IslandsWhitsundays, AustraliaThe unbelievable water at Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays! 🏆 #beach #australia

 Whitsunday Islands National ParkQueensland, AustraliaHill Inlet in the foreground and whitehaven beach in the background. Absolutely stunning location. You get the impression that you’ve been dropped into a painting or a book. #Whitsundays #Queensland

 Whitsunday IslandsWhitsundays, AustraliaFloating over lively coral reefs on a chartered boat in the Whitsunday Islands. 😎 #australia #beaches

 Whitehaven BeachWhitsundays, AustraliaThe most incredible secluded beaches of whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands of Queensland, Australia. #Beach #australia #beachlife #whitsundays

 Whitehaven BeachWhitsundays, AustraliaAMAZING!
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Ao Nang, Thailand

 Ao NangTambon Pak Nam, ThailandThis chill, oceanside town is the gateway to Railay beach and other parts of Krabi. Not a crazy nightlife, but a good place to relax and walk around.

Piha Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

A great place for a wedding photo shoot!

 PihaPiha, New ZealandAuckland escapes

Playa el ermitaño, Dominican Republic

 Playa el ermitañoSamaná, Dominican Republic#beach #camping

Onemana Beach, New Zealand

A quieter and close alternative to the busy Whangamata Beach.

 Onemana DriveOnemana, New ZealandThis is one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve been to on the coromandel. It’s a mere 10 minute drive from the overflowing Whangamata beach, and is a stunning little unknown spot to relax on. #beach #relax

Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand

Take a traditional Thai longboat there.

 Nang Yuan IslandTambon Ko Tao, Thailand#island #chill #paradise

Pigeon Beach, Antigua and Barbuda

 Pigeon BeachSaint Paul, Antigua and Barbuda#extreme #travel #beach #picoftheday #travelphotography

Ke’e Beach, Kaua’i, Hawaii

 Ke’e BeachKapaa, United StatesThis is a long hike that we were not prepared for. We only made it to the beach but there’s a lot more.

Star Fish Point, Cayman Islands

It makes for a great excursion during a cruise.

 Starfish PointRum Point, Cayman IslandsStarfish point is a great snorkelling spot. Just make sure not to take the starfish out of the water as it could kill them. #snorkeling #water #adventure

Koh Rok, Thailand

The island of Koh Lanta is awesome for snorkeling, and the beach is gorgeous.

 Koh RokTambon Ao Nang, ThailandIf you are near its a must do. Take the day trip from one of the many surrounding islands via boat. Once you reach the beach and eat, walk around the corner to have a private beach to yourself. Snorkeling is fairly good and the waters are extremely clear. Also have the option of camping on the island for the night if you are interested. #islands #thailand #boat #camping

Liw-liwa Beach, Philippines

How about a weekend surf adventure?

 Liwliwa BeachSanta Cruz, PhilippinesAn uncrowded beach good for surfing and relaxing :)

Holualoa Bay, Kona, Hawaii

 Holualoa BayKailua-Kona, United StatesThe backyard! Holualoa Bay in Kailua-Kona #surfing #hawaii #aloha

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