Beautiful Beaches From Around The World
Dive In To The World's Most Beautiful Beaches
Searching for paradise? You've come to the right place. Listen now as the crystal clear blue waters lap up against the white sands and plam trees gently sway in the warm tropical breeze.....As it is 5 degrees and snowing outside my window right now, I am dreaming of such a place. I have created this page for those of you who are like me, a worshiper of the sun, the sands and the sea.
Behold a photo essay, designed to entice you with georgous pictures from some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Many of these beaches I have been to and they have been included them here as fond memories, others I still dream of visiting.
Photo courtesy from Regent Seven Seas Cruise. photo source:http://ramblingmoo.wordpress.com/2007/03/27/my-dream-holiday-destination/
Bora Bora
Bora Bora is an island I have dreamed of visiting since I was in High school and first saw photos of it taken from space. It is absolutely stunning as this image shows. The island is located about 230 kilometers northwest of Papeete, and is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.
Bora Bora is a premier destination for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its lagoon.
photo source and credit:http://www.citypictures.org/r-tropical-paradise-236-matira-point-bora-bora-french-polynesia-3142.htm
Palau
The beautiful rock islands of Palau,an island nation located some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines and 2,000 miles (3,200 km) south of Tokyo. I visited Palau over new years 2005 and the experience is one I will never forget, especially swimming with 16 million Jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake. To see more of Palau and my Jellyfish Lake experience, please visit HERE
Morpion
Some people call Morpion the smallest island in the world. It is located in Grenadines islands archipelago, in the Caribbean. I had the pleasure of visiting Morpion in 1995 and snorkeling the crystal clear waters around it. It is truly a magical place.
photo source and detailed information about the grenadines (in French) can be found at: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/charly.bravo/nouveau_fichier1.htm
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Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park. It is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. This track takes you along the coast line and through the forest where you can camp or stay in backpacker huts along the way. I have been to New Zealand twice and by far the Abel Tasman was the highlight of each adventure.
Please visit Rolf Hicker Photography for this stunning image and many more at: (photo source and credit): http://www.hickerphoto.com/aerial-view-te-pukatea-bay-beach-abel-tasman-national-park-nz-15516-pictures.htm
Pink Sand Beach
Many pink sand beaches can be found at Harbour Island in the Bahamas. The sand is a composition of broken shells, bits of corals and tiny microscopic invertebrates called Foraminifera. It is the Foraminifera that give the sand its pinkish hue. Harbour Island also features some of the world's finest diving destinations..
photo by Ramona.Settle photo source:
A Glimpse of Paradise...
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The Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Islands are located along Australias coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef. There are over 74 Islands in all, mostly all national park, and only eight islands which are inhabited. Sailing around the Whitsunday Islands, sinking into the white silica sands and swimming in the aqua blue waters was an incredible experience. There are about 60 companies, along with a number of private charters, ready to take you to this dream come true destination. Click HERE to learn about taking a yacht charter through the Whitsunday islands.
photo source and credit (read more about this amazing place here): http://www.travelinsider.com.au/qld/the-allure-of-the-whitsunday-islands
Learn More About Some Of These Amazing Places Here
- Explore The Able Tasman National Park
This website from New Zealands Department of Conservaion provides all the information you need to know about getting to the Abel Tasman, places to stay, permits and equipment may need to hike the track and sights to see. - Explore The Caribbean
This site offers everything you need to plan your Caribbean vacation. From detailed maps, travel forums and traveler reviews, to great package deals, cruises, vacation villas, and hotel specials for all of the various islands, you'll find it here. - Explore Tahiti
Tahiti covers over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos including beautiful Bora Bora. Learn all about this unique and beautiful paradise here.
Thailand
Thailand is a mixture of new and old. There are hundreds of beautiful beaches, many interesting and historical temples, and if you are a rock climber like I am, fabulous sea cliffs that provide spectacular climbing opportunities.
photo source and credit and amazing information about Thailand and its wonderful beaches and food: http://thaicookery.net/
Greece
Looking for remote and isolated? Even though populated beaches and island resorts abound, Greece is an excellent holiday destination for beaches less traveled. Hidden bays and empty beaches with deep turquoise seas abound around just about every corner
photo source and credit as well as excellent travel information can be found at:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/748399/Greece-2008--holiday-planning-guide.html
photo source and credit as well as excellent information on Turks and Caicos can be found at: /www.wherewhenhow.com/turks-caicos-islands/beaches/
Thanks For Visiting - I would love to hear from you!
Gorgeous!
So many beaches, so little time! I love them all. Thanks for the great ideas.
Great list!
I love your lens :) The pictures of beaches are amazing!
I love the beach pictures. I have been wanting to go somewhere tropical for a long time.
I can tell you from personal experience that Bora Bora is everything you want it to be. And, by the way, it's a LOT cheaper than you think. Message me if you want details on where to stay and how to do the South Pacific Islands for cheap!
This is a really cool post. All these pristine blue waters is making me miss the Caribbean.
Very nice, are you the one took the pictures?
Beautiful beaches. For me, Maldives and Philippines are still my top beach destinations.
Your taste in beaches is terrific! How inspiring, thank you!
Nice lens, making me think of a winter vacation.
Hi LotusPetalYoga,
I was reading your lens. It's Amazing Lens as well as great useful content. I liked it.
Best of luck
nice photos and places
Great lens with wonderful pictures.
Excellent pics....Nice Lens....good job.....
This Squidoo Lens makes me want to go swimming! I have never been to Thailand, after reading this Lens, I think I will very soon!!
This is a great lens and a unique idea expressed here. Love the pics they almost make you feel that you could just step into the water. Angel blessed and featured on Stardust by Skiesgreen/ Well done
Norma
Right up my street. Beautiful and well done.
This lens is awesome. I love it. I am going to tell my editors on my Thai News website to write something about this lens and probably feature it.
I will comment here again once we do.
Great Work
Wonderful lens - I'm so glad I found it. I will lensroll to some of my seashell lenses and link it on my wedding lens. Your photos are fantastic and many will appreciate your first hand experiences.
Nice lens and beautiful images I wish I was on anyone of those beaches I had a really nice time in Aruba. Nice lens thanks
great lens...5*...I love some Beaches I have been to over the years, one was in Hawaii with white sand, clear aqua blue warm water...also along the coast of California (don't remember the names) and last year N.Captiva Island Florida last year...least liked ones where in Puerto Rico and Mexico.
I love Australian beaches, they are cool great berrier reef good spot to visit see more beaches in australian http://www.travelaustralia360.com
How come the beaches in Malaysia and Mexico (Cancun) are not up there?
Greetings from Mexico
Very nice lens, 5*****. I grew up at Sandbanks in the UK, now the English equivalent of Malibu, but back then it was just a wonderful beach. Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand is wonderful. You have to wade across a stream to get to the beach, and at low tide you can dig a pool at the water's edge and make your own hot tub, as boiling hot water bubbles up out of the ground and get washed over by the waves. It's wonderful.
I feel slightly warmer now that I've visited this page. It's just about freezing in Massachusetts right now, and I could use a getaway to any of these places. Bora Bora looks incredible.
I love this lens! It makes me so home sick for Hawaii. You have 2 places listed that I love; Bora Bora and Palau. A few years back did some sailing down there. You would not believe how fabulous the diving is in Palau! Christmas Island is another really cool place. Very primitive, but gorgeous. Did a fishing trip down there.
BTW, thanks for stopping by one of my Hawaii lens. I have lensrolled this lens to some of my Hawaii lenses, joined your fan club and added you to my faves. 5 stars for you! I am biased, of course since I come from a beautiful island myself. I hope you find some other beautiful beaches to add in the future.I'll be back to visit.
Aloha!
Beautiful lens! I want to visit them all!
Very nice.
Thank you for the beach recommendations, I will certainly keep those places in mind! Beautiful lens - *blessed by a squidangel*
Beautiful photos from beautiful places!
Beautiful, this is a very nice lens..
Well done!
Robin :)
Well Done! Blessed by this Angel.
Love the pictures!
What a joy to visit these places! Thanks for sharing your experiences
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