Top-10 Lists:
List of The World's Most Popular Beaches
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Kata Beach, Phuket ThailandBeaches hold a special place in the hearts of travelers, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, relaxation, and adventure. Yet, what makes a beach truly special is a subjective matter. For some, it's the powdery white sands and crystal-clear waters of tropical paradises, while for others, it's the rugged cliffs and pounding surf of wild and untamed coastlines. Thousands of readers of the Magazine Travel & Leisure voted, and came up with these destinations with the top beaches.
Where to find the best beaches around the world?
Bali was voted as having the best beaches in the world in 2006 and 2007. Iconic Kuta Beach is not the only beach on the island of Bali, there are many more to find if expore further afield.
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2007 |
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| 1. | Bali | Bali |
| 2. | Kauai | Maui |
| 3. | Maui | Kauai |
| 4. | Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia | Galápagos Islands |
| 5. | Mount Desert Island, Maine | Santorini |
| 6. | Tasmania | Vancouver Island |
| 7. | Hawaii | Dalmatian Islands, Croatia |
| 8. | Galápagos Islands | Phuket, Thailand |
| 9. | Santorini | Hawaii |
| 10. | Phuket, Thailand | Great Barrier Reef islands |
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