White sand, palm trees, sunshine and cocktails. That’s the image most people think of when they think about a relaxing holiday. They do not want to be walking on stone beaches with rubbish everywhere.
Hotel chains around the world seek out beautiful beaches to develop their hotels because of this. It is understandable. For many people, a good beach can be the difference between a good holiday and a bad one.
Today I would like to share with you fifty of the world’s most beautiful beaches (in no particular order). Enjoy :)
1. Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
![Matira-Beach](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Matira-Beach.jpg)
2. Rabbit Beach Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily, Italy
![Rabbit-Beach-Lampedusa](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rabbit-Beach-Lampedusa.jpg)
3. Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
![Grace-Bay](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Grace-Bay.jpg)
4. Champagne Beach, Vanuatu
![Champagne Beach- Vanuatu](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Champagne-Beac-Vanuatu.jpg)
5. Whitehaven Beach Airlie Beach, Australia
![Whitehaven-Beach](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Whitehaven-Beach.jpg)
6. Anse Lazio Praslin Island, Seychelles
![Anse-Lazio-Praslin-Island](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Anse-Lazio-Praslin-Island.jpg)
7. Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
![Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pulau-Perhentian-Kecil.jpg)
8. Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
![Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maya-Bay.jpg)
9. Red Beach, Santorini, Greece
![Red Beach, Santorini, Greece](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Beach.jpg)
10. Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
![Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nungwi-Zanzibar.jpg)
11. Sun Island Beach, Maldives
![Sun Island Beach, Maldives](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Sun-Island-Beach.jpg)
12. Natadola Beach,Viti Levu Island, Republic of Fiji Islands
![Natadola Beach,Viti Levu Island, Republic of Fiji Islands](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Natadola-Beach.jpg)
13. Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo, Cuba
![Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo, Cuba](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Playa-Paraiso.jpg)
14. Fraser Island, Australia
![Fraser Island, Australia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fraser-Island.jpg)
15. Playa de Ses Illetes Formentera, Balearic Islands
![Playa de ses Illetes Formentera, Balearic Islands](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Playa-de-ses-Illete-Formentera.jpg)
16. Dominical Beach, Costa Rica
![Dominical Beach, Costa Rica](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dominical-Beach.jpg)
17. Cancun Beach, Mexico
![Cancun-Beach, Mexico](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cancun-Beach.jpg)
18. Patnem Beach, Goa, India
![Patnem Beach, Goa, India](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Patnem-Beach.jpg)
19. Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Malaysia
![Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Malaysia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Tanjung-Rhu.jpg)
20. Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos
![Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Parrot-Cay.jpg)
21. Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil
![Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Porto-da-Barra.jpg)
22. Thulhaagiri, Maldivas
![Thulhaagiri, Maldivas](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Thulhaagiri.jpg)
23. Cavendish Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada
![Cavendish Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cavendish-Beach.jpg)
24. Eagle Beach, Aruba
![Eagle-Beach](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Eagle-Beach.jpg)
25. Akajima, Okinawa, Japan
![Akajima, Okinawa, Japan](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Akajima.jpg)
26. Na’ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
![Na’ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Naama-Bay.jpg)
27. Temae Beach, Moorea, French Polynesia
![Temae Beach, Moorea, French Polynesia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Temae-Beach.jpg)
28. Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
![Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Poipu-Beach.jpg)
29. Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas
![Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pink-Sands-Beach.jpg)
30. Cabo San Juan, Tayrona National Park, Colombia
![Cabo San Juan, Tayrona National Park, Colombia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cabo-San-Juan.jpg)
31. Southwestern Beach, Koh Rong, Cambodia
![Southwestern Beach, Koh Rong, Cambodia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Koh-Rong.jpg)
32. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish, Bermuda
![Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish, Bermuda](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Horseshoe-Bay-Beach.jpg)
33. Bahia de Las Aguilas, Republica Dominicana
![Bahia de las Aguilas, Republica Dominicana](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bahia-de-las-Aguilas1.jpg)
34. Turquoise Bay Exmouth, Australia
![Turquoise Bay Exmouth Exmouth, Australia](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Turquoise-Bay1.jpg)
35. Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
![Panama City Beach, Florida, United States](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Panama-City-Beach.jpg)
36. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico
![Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Flamenco-Beach.jpg)
37. Vilanculo Beach, Mozambique
![Vilanculo Beach, Mozambique](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vilanculo-Beach.jpg)
38. Petit St. Vincent, Grenadines
![Petit St. Vincent, Grenadines](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Petit-St-Vincent.jpg)
39. Cape Maclear, Malawi
![Petit St. Vincent, Grenadines](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cape-Maclear.jpg)
40. The Baths Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
![The Baths Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/The-Baths-Virgin-Gorda.jpg)
41. Seven Mile Beach George Town, Grand Cayman
![Seven Mile Beach George Town, Grand Cayman](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Seven-Mile-Beach.jpg)
42. White Beach Boracay, Visayas, Philippines
![White Beach Boracay, Visayas, Philippines](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/White-Beach-Boracay.jpg)
43. An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam
![An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/An-Bang-Beach.jpg)
44. South Beach, Miami Florida, United States
![South Beach, Miami florida, United States](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/South-Beach.jpg)
45. Lover’s Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico
![Lover’s Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Playa-del-amor.jpg)
46. Las Salinas, Ibiza, Spain
![Las Salinas, Ibiza, Spain](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Las-Salinas.jpg)
47. Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, United Kingdom
![Woolacombe Beach,Woolacombe, United Kingdom](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Woolacombe-Beach.jpg)
48. Bottom Bay, Barbados
![Bottom Bay, Barbados](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bottom-Bay.jpg)
49. Kauna’oa Bay, Hawaii
![Kauna’oa Bay, Hawaii](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kauna%E2%80%99oa-Bay.jpg)
50. Pigeon Point, Trinidad and Tobago
![Pigeon Point, Trinidad and Tobago](https://www.kevinmuldoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pigeon-Point.jpg)
Have you visited any of the beaches on this list?
Johanna