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Top 5 Beaches in the World
The lure of the bronze sun, vast azure skies and the endless blue-green oceans
on a tropical paradise beach resort make for a perfect holiday destination. With
hundreds of beautiful beaches to choose from, some have been given the
distinction of being the best beaches in the world. Some of these resorts are
listed below.
1) Ka'anapali, Hawaii One of the most populated, popular, and best beaches in
Maui, Hawaii, Ka'napali is a paradise on earth. It is located in West Maui, two
miles north of the historic whaling town of Lahaina and is surrounded by
numerous elegant hotels and condominiums. The beach is three miles long and is
full of fun-filled activities where you can snorkel, windsurf, jet-ski, parasail
and even kayak. It is divided into two separate long stretches by a massive 300
foot cinder cone Pu'u Keka' known as the Black Rock. The rock divides the sand
in two and swimmers find themselves bathing in deep water. The rugged lava
coastline around the Rock is also an outstanding snorkeling spot, one of the
best on the island. Swimming in the crystal clear waters is safe throughout the
year but best outside the season of high winter surfs.
2) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA With 60 miles of pristine beach, Myrtle
Beach water sports and Myrtle Beach fishing are the finest among the different
beaches in America. Besides lazing and tanning in the tropical sun, the soft
wide beach provides ample opportunities for swimming, surfing, parasailing,
shell collecting and volleyball.
Although your fun begins at the beach, always the most popular attraction, there
is plenty more to do at Myrtle Beach. Besides beautiful beaches, it has
delectable food, amusement parks, variety of shopping malls, lively nightlife
and adventure sports. With hundreds of attractions, both indoors and outdoors,
Myrtle Beach offers fun and excitement for all ages to enjoy.
This beautiful beach resort has more than 100 professional golf courses, a
NASCAR sanctioned track, minor league baseball as well as tennis. You can take a
deep sea fishing adventure from eight different piers or fish the backwaters and
creeks all the way from Little River to Pawley's Island on the South Carolina
coast. Moreover, there is a wildlife sanctuary where you are likely to spot
alligators and deer combined with several boat tours to give you a real feel of
the place.
3) Cancun, Mexico Cancun is truly known as the vacation haven of the 21st
century with gorgeous beaches of white sands and turquoise waters of the
Caribbean Sea. Having started off as a fishing village of only 120 people,
Cancun is now a bustling beach resort with a population of half a million and a
tourist onslaught of more than two million a year. One of Mexico's popular and
best beaches it features world class resorts, hotels, clubs and malls. It offers
something for people of all ages whether it an all-day fun at the beach or an
isolated, tranquil island. It is close to Miami and has a number of activities
to choose from like parachuting, jet-skiing, scuba-diving and golf. Topless
bathing is an accepted activity in and around the surrounding areas of Cancun.
With striking modern hotels along the beach front and a lively nightlife, it is
a fantastic getaway for the weary traveler. It encloses a huge lagoon, with
water on both sides. Also, much of the Yucatan is easily accessible from here.
There are two quite separate parts to Cancún: the zona commercial downtown which
houses the shopping and residential centre and the zona hotelera - a string of
hotels and tourist amenities around the Cancún Island. This is a narrow strip of
sandy beach connected to the mainland at each end by causeways.
4) Montego Bay, Jamaica Montego Bay is known for its long sandy stretch of bay
with miles of coral reef and some of the most beautiful and best beaches in the
world. Montego Bay is Jamaica's second largest city and rests between the gently
sloping hills of Bogue, Kempshot and Salem. It extends approximately ten miles
from the suburban rich area of Reading at its western edge to the plush villas
and resort hotels of Ironshore and Rose Hall to the east.
Montego Bay is made up of two distinct parts - The Gloucester Avenue now called
the Hip Strip and the city proper or the downtown.
All along the coastline are beautiful luxury hotels with three main public
beaches which offer all amenities and several water sports. For a quieter and
tranquil atmosphere you can head to the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean
Beach Park, east of the town of Ironshore.
Montego Bay offers a wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities. From
fun on the beach to the delicious food served at the waterfront, white water
rafting and adventure sports, catamaran rides and fishing charters, it has it
all.
5) Phuket, Thailand Sand between your toes, stunning tropical sunsets, cold
drink in your hand and warm blue inviting seas - this is picture perfect Phuket.
This island is known for its silky soft beaches, superb oriental hospitality and
great value accommodation. You can go diving in the Andaman Sea, golfing at
championship courses or indulge in exciting eco-adventures in the tropical
forest of Phuket. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to surrounding islands or
a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay, or simply enjoy Phuket's vibrant
nightlife in Patong Beach.
Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is a large island in the Indian Ocean.
The surrounding waters contain much varied marine life and the town is known for
its quaint Sino-Portuguese architecture. It is a very attractive island for
sightseeing with lovely seashores and forested hillsides.
About the Author
William Brister - http://www.travelonguide.com - The Top 5 Beaches