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60+ Beaches to Dream About This Dreary Winter Season

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by Carlo Alcos Nov 25, 2016

Makena Beach (Big Beach), Maui, Hawaii

 Big BeachKihei, United StatesA sweet spot on the south side of the island. Beautiful turquoise water, nice beach & food trucks to cure any midday munchies. Bit of a zoo on the weekends but just the right spot midweek.

Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand

 Mangawhai HeadsMangawhai Heads, New ZealandHawaii or New Zealand?

Coogee Beach, NSW, Australia

There’s an awesome Bondi to Coogee Beach coastal walk, too.

 Coogee BeachCoogee, AustraliaCoogee Beach doesn’t get as much hype as the world famous Bondi but is still a great place for a dip! The surrounding neighborhood has a laid back vibe and is one of my favorite suburbs of Sydney’s eastern beaches.

Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia

You know you’ve found the right place when people walk down city streets with a surfboard under their arms.

 Bondi BeachBondi Beach, AustraliaThe famous swimming pool right by the water at Bondi Beach near Sydney.

Kahaka Kai State Park beach, Hawaii

 Kahaka Kai State ParkKailua-Kona, United StatesBeautiful beach and tons of turtles! #hawaii #aloha

Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica

 Playa CarrilloGuanacaste, Costa RicaStunning beach with very few people. Not a surf beach but great for swimming and pure relaxation. #beach #tropicalparadise

Waimea Bay Beach Park, O’ahu, Hawaii

 Waimea Bay Beach ParkHaleiwa, United StatesThe Rock at Waimea Bay is the perfect way to get your blood flowing! It’s perfect when the ocean in calm, however beware in the winter months as the waves in the bay can reach heights of 60ft #cliffjumping

Playa Loberia, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

 Playa LoberiaPuerto Baquerizo Moreno, EcuadorLa loberia beach, best free place in San cristobal to see wild life. Sea lions are the bosses an are everywhere and if you are lucky you might get to see one of this stoned green dudes. #snorkeling #beach #turtles

Mamita’s Beach Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

 Mamita’s Beach ClubPlaya del Carmen, MexicoPretty good although it could get crowded sometimes during high season. You can rent a sun bed and food and drinks. If you don’t want to pay, you can sit outside of the club’s area and still enjoy this magnificent beach and bring your own stuff.

Surin Beach, Thailand

Do some planning to explore Phuket as well.

 Surin beachTambon Nai Mueang, ThailandA great northern Phuket beach that is just crowded enough. Massages, happy hour, and loads of restaurants make this a great place to spend the day or an evening.

Era beach, NSW, Australia

 Era beachLilyvale, Australia#hiking

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park, Thailand

Some tips on visiting.

 Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine ParkTambon Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand#beach #kohsamui

The Ritz-Carlton, Cayman Islands

 The Ritz-Carlton, Grand CaymanGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsOne the best places to stay on Grand Cayman. Exceptional service and an amazing beach. #free-wifi #gym #pool #fine-dining #beach #pool

Gili Air, Indonesia

Great for chilling out amongst quiet beach bars and snorkelling.

 Gili AirGili Indah, Indonesia#beach #sea

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