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Although there are a ton of gorgeous beaches in the world, there can only be ten that stand above the rest. So who's high ranking as the top ten most gorgeous beaches in the world? Keep reading to find out.
10. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
One of the most secluded and cleanest beaches in the world, Whitehaven requires you to travel by boat and you're not allowed to sleep on it. The sand is so white that you might need sunglasses to block the reflection off the sand.
9. Tulum Beach, Mexico
With Mayan pyramids in the background and a Mexican flavor to go boot Tulum beach is truly a beautiful place to visit. Without a dense commercial resort atmosphere you can have privacy and stay at the local Villa La Estancia Puerto Vallarta resort.
8. Mnemba Lodge, Tanzania
Although it isn't on the mainland section of Africa, Mnemba Lodge isn't exactly the easier beach to get to, but that's half the fun. With a secluded lodge and a long beach there's plenty of space to explore.
7. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii
Located on the densely populated island of Oahu, Hawaii Lanikai beach is easy to get to (if you're on the most secluded landmass in the world). If you're on the island of Oahu, you can get there by bus and see chinamen's hat just a short distance from shore.
6. Kondoi, Okinawa, Japan
Located on the island of Okinawa, the home to some of the oldest folks in the world, there lies a beach that brings the beauty of Japan to the ocean creating a zen like beach experience. However, if you plan on visiting, remember that Japan is one of the most expensive places in the world.
5. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Although I can't promise you won't get lost in the Bermuda triangle, it may be worth the risk to enjoy Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda. The predictable weather, sound of lapping waves, and clear water drive thousands of tourists here every year. According to many, this is the best beach in all of the Caribbean.
4. Boracay, Philippines
Popular with the British and just a short ride (relatively speaking) from Manila, Boracay is a mix of cheap accommodations and gorgeous scenery in southeast Asia.
3. Anguilla
Not often heard of by Americans, Anguilla is a remote island that provides an incredibly slow pace of life. That's why many celebrities and movie stars call Anguilla their home as they can hide away from the paparazzi.
2. Maldives
The Maldives are beautiful, but they're only a few feet above sea level, meaning that their beaches may not be here forever. If the Maldives make your list of beaches to visit, you may want to visit them sooner rather than later.
1. Fernando De Noronha, Brazil
An archipelago island chain located in the Atlantic ocean miles from Brazil this grouping of islands is isolated and absolutely breathtaking. Unesco World Heritage named this island chain as "the most beautiful marine park in the World." Pretty tall order to live up to!
Wedding planners recommend Magic Island, Waialae or Waikiki Beach for quick, small weddings because these beaches are located close to the Waikiki hotels. Wedding coordination companies can pack in more weddings a day if the weddings are held close to where the bride and groom are staying. Venture outside of Waikiki, and you may get hit with travel fees. But if a beautiful beach is an important component of your dream wedding on Oahu, read on. You can avoid the travel fees that some wedding vendors charge by hiring vendors who live near the beach of your choice.
Windward Oahu: Kailua, Lanikai, Waimanalo and Makapu'u Beach
Two of the most beautiful beaches in the world are located on the east coast of Oahu. Kailua and Lanikai Beach were both rated as top beaches in the world by Steven Leatherman, an expert on sand and oceans. Kailua Beach is two miles of white sand. Lanikai Beach, which is located adjacent to Kailua Beach, has two offshore islands, the Mokes (Mokulua Islands) nearby. Lanikai Beach is a popular spot for sunrise wedding ceremonies as it is one of the best places on the island to watch the sunrise.
Waimanalo is another breathtaking long white sand beach that is surrounded by the magnificent Ko'olau mountains. Makapu'u Beach offers a view of Rabbit Island and has an area with lava rocks. This is a small beach and can be crowded on weekends and when surf's up.
North Shore: Pounders, Ke Iki, Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay
The North Shore of Oahu has lots of beautiful beaches to hold your wedding. However, the North Shore can be very crowded in the winter and when there is high surf. It is also dangerous to be very close to the water during a swell. Ke Iki Beach can be difficult to find, but once you do, you will love it. It is a big beach with large lava rocks, tide-pools and offers an amazing view of the sunset. Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay have several well-known surfing spots and can be crowded on weekends. Pounders, named after it's powerful shorebreak, is located in Laie and is another great location for a wedding.
Waianae Coast: Makaha and Pokai Beach Parks and Makua Beach
Waianae Coast is the place to be if you want a truly local experience. It is the antithesis of Waikiki. The crime rate is higher in this area, so don't leave valuables in your car. The Waianae beaches are secluded and the view is amazing.
Final note: Beach weddings on Oahu now require a permit. Your officiant or wedding coordinator can get this permit for you. Chairs or wedding arches are no longer permitted on the beach. If you are expecting more than a few dozen guests for your wedding, it is best to hold the ceremony at an oceanfront private residence or hotel.
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After our fifth trip (in 23 years) to Hawaii in Winter 2010, we decided that it would be a great destination every year. The best day weather-wise in the Midwest (where we live) is a high of 80 and a low of 70, low humidity, sunshine, and a light breeze. There are on average 10-20 days like that in central Iowa. That describes nearly every day in Hawaii.
Some islands and some parts of islands are more rainy than others. The rainier the climate, the more plants, flowers, and waterfalls. But that also means higher humidity. We prefer the dryer climate on the Kona (west) coast of the big island. We get all the benefits of a moderate climate, more sunshine, and lower humidity.
The largest expense, and most nerve-wracking experience, of a Hawaiian vacation is choosing and paying for a vacation rental. We got a good deal on a hotel room on the big island, we had a fantastic condo in Princeville on Kauai (but paid quite a bit for it), and we had a fairly ratty condo in Kihei on Maui (trying to save money after spending so much on Kauai). So when we decided to go again in Winter 2011, we also decided two things:
We would try staying in one place on our favorite island for the whole two weeks to see how we liked it We would spend a day or two "just looking" at real estate possibilities in the area of Kailua-Kona
When we got back home from Hawaii in 2010, I started running a saved search on hawaiis.com to see what kind of properties were coming and going on the market. Over the next 8-10 months, listings were mostly coming, and not many were going. And the prices were dropping. One unit I had put on my radar was listed in February of 2010 for 0,000 (way out of my price range). When it was still for sale in December of 2010, they dropped the price to 0,000 (a pretty dramatic drop!). And by the time we got to Kona in February of 2011, it had dropped to 5,000. While still a bit above my budget, it was getting close.
Hawaiis.com also hooked me up with a very nice realtor (Kurt Carlson), who listened to my needs and took us to a few condos right after we got there. We looked at the (now) 5,000 condo, but were very disappointed in the condition it and it's contents were in (no wonder it hadn't sold). There was one condo that caught our eye for 5,000, but we talked ourselves out of spending that much, and we pretty much decided owning our own condo in Hawaii was not going to happen.
We went about doing our vacationy-things (there is so much to do on the big island), and had a great time. When we only had a couple of days left, I happened to check the listing of the one that had caught our eye. The price had dropped by ,000 (37%) THAT DAY!
I spent Thursday morning tracking down Kurt and getting viewings arranged for that condo and one other that had just popped up next door to it for a similar price. We immediately wrote off the new listing, but spent over an hour in the original one, deciding that maybe the price had dropped enough that we could not resist buying it. After thinking about it over dinner, we decided to write an offer Friday morning.
Expecting a counter-offer to come back in a day or two, we lazed around, and started packing for the long trip home. So we were shocked when Kurt called back after three hours to say that our offer had been accepted! Is the current owner crazy? Are we crazy?
Price drops are so common now, hawaiis.com had to come up with a new category to tell me about in my email alerts - condos whose price had dropped. They are still dropping, so get out there a look!
Well, here we are at the end of March, about a week away from closing escrow on our own private little piece of paradise! I never would have dreamed it just two months ago when we were anticipating and packing for our trip.
Come stay with us and look for your own slice of heaven!
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