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Top Seven Best Beaches Around the World

Everyone loves a little fun in the sun. This summer, change it up a bit by trying out one of these fabulous locations.

Boracay Island, Philippines


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Boracay Island is paradise Philippines located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region 6, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers.
South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port serves as Boracay's main entry and exit point during most of the year. When wind and sea conditions dictate, east-facing Tambisaan Beach serves as an alternative entry and exit point.

Palawan, Philippines


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When Chinese explorer Chao Ju-Kua stumbled upon Palawan in 1225, he dubbed the 270-mile-long (435-kilometer-long) island the "land of beautiful harbors" where "lofty ridges and cliffs rise as steeply as the walls of a house." Today, one of these beautiful harbors-Bacuit Bay-is home to El Nido Resort's Lagen lodge, an environmentally friendly property situated on a sculpted island inside the bay. The resort's 18 cottages rest on stilts right next to El Nido's marine sanctuary, where towering limestone cliffs jut from the shimmering surface and unspoiled coral reefs lie just below it. In a single day, guests can scuba dive, kayak, rock climb, and trek-returning just in time to witness a Gauguin-inspired sunset from their cottage's private balcony. Rather take it easy? Just spend your day relaxing on the beach. You certainly won't miss the sunset that way.

The Big Island of Hawaii


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Ever dream of the perfect Hawaiian Island vacation? The Big Island of Hawaii is a tropical paradise that offers hundreds of miles of unique coastline, volcanic black, green gemstone and powdery white beaches, incredible Kona Coast oceanfront resorts, lush jungles, obsidian lava fields, humpback whales wintering and a multitude of fun Hawaiian adventures…from thrills to true bliss.

Sydney, Australia


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Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of almost 4 million, and is the primary port of entry for international visitors. Most recently renowned as host city of the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney is also the business and tourism hub of the nation, and is increasingly a major centre within the Asia-Pacific region. Blessed with a wonderful setting on Sydney Harbor, and a benign climate, Sydney is a great tourist's city. Although not the first point at which Europeans landed in Australia, it was the first permanent European settlement, and is Australia's oldest established city.

Today, Sydney is recognized as one of the "lifestyle" capitols of the world; it's melting pot of cultures has given the city a multitude of international restaurants and eateries to choose from; the compatible all year round warm weather; the spectacular harbor views, makes Sydney the ideal city for outdoor bars and cafes which can be found all over the city; this could also be the reason for the friendly outgoing and open attitude of "Sydneysiders" - instantly recognizable by visitors.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


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Myrtle Beach might be the most desirable vacation spot on the entire East Coast. Located at the center of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of dreamy beaches that attracts millions of tourists every year, Myrtle Beach is the largest resort community in that famed stretch and home to activities that can satisfy any vacation desire. Between its amazing beaches, a wide range of recreational possibilities and primo shopping opportunities, this primary vacation hub on the shores of the South Atlantic is one of the top stretches of oceanfront the country has to offer.

Phan Thiet, Vietnam


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Vietnam's Most Beautiful Beach and Bay City. The capital of Khanh Hoa Province, Nha Trang has a full-time population that stands at about 200,000 people, but it far exceeds that with the heavy local and international tourist influx, especially in the summer months. While it's not a particularly charming town, its surf isn't bad and the beach is a breathtaking setting, with views of the more than 20 surrounding islands. There are a few very nice places to stay, and dining is about good fresh seafood.

Phuket, Thailand


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Thailand is the real vacation destination everything is there for you to have a good time. Just choose the right Thailand vacation package or do appropriate Thailand vacation deal and a good time is almost for sure. This can be a Thailand beach vacation, maybe in Phuket with a boat vacation on the sea around or a vibrant nightlife vacation. A Chiang Mai vacation or Kanchanaburi vacation could easily be turned into a adventure vacation with challenging river rafting, hiking and trekking in the mountain jungle. Or maybe Thailand culture tour vacation to Sukhothai, Ayutthaya Thailand and plenty of other places, there plenty of Thailand attractions. A very attractive vacation deal in Thailand is scuba vacation in the Andaman Sea and in the gulf of Thailand.

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Comments (27)
#1 by wesley, Jun 4, 2008
wow! as in wow!
#2 by Marie, Jun 4, 2008
Beautifully written and great photo's. How did you get it to show the source of the image.
#3 by joan, Jun 5, 2008
i bet Palawan is the best!
#4 by Francie, Jun 5, 2008
Wonderful article, super pictures!!
#5 by hana, Jun 6, 2008
wow GREAT!!!!im proud to be pALAWENAN(PALAWENIAN)
gOOdluck!!!=)
#6 by jenny, Jun 8, 2008
i love summer, i love beaches
#7 by cute, Jun 9, 2008
ganda nmn hehehhehe~!!!!1
#8 by bheebouy, Jun 9, 2008
palawan, luv it so much
#9 by SunGoddess, Jun 9, 2008
It's nice to see you listed one of my favorite destinations, Phuket! Great photos! =)
#10 by .celine cute, Jun 9, 2008
ganda tlaga ng plawan, kaya aquh pr0ud 2 be plaweni0 hehe!!!
#11 by Richard, Jun 12, 2008
Boracay is in the top 1
#12 by Jelly, Jun 12, 2008
It's not Top chart Richard, it's a list
#13 by killer smile, Jun 19, 2008
Palawan is the best here,there are many tourist spot in Palawan Philippines, In fact the Tubattaha reef is located in Palawan, the top 2 nominated in new 7 wonders of the world. the marine park.
And the Under ground river, Top 4 in vote ranking. the most longest under ground river in the world.
The are so lots of tourist spot in the Philippines, not only palawan. The boracay is the Top beach in the world. and the chocolate hills from bohol.the top 6 in ranking. and the Mayon volcano, Top 10 in rank. loot at the survey in new 7 world wonders.
#14 by Angela , Jun 20, 2008
Amazing pictures, good article!
#15 by A.M.G., Jun 20, 2008
Phuket Thailand is amaizing.
#16 by Boracay.com, Jun 20, 2008
Great aricle, thanks to the publisher.

Another evidence that Boracay has indeed crossed the threshold into becoming a regional, if not a global, tourist destination is in its drawing power to reel in local and foreign investments worth billions of pesos, in addition to its natural attraction to tourists both in the country and overseas. Those who stand to benefit from these are, needless to say, the Tirol clan who owned and continues to own much of the original properties on the island and the local populace in and around the island who can look forward to increased employment and livelihood opportunities.
#17 by meeming, Jun 20, 2008
I agree, lots of top beaches around the world, but this seven offers the best. Very friendly people. And i liked the foods.
#18 by Jewel Misch, Jun 20, 2008
WOw! great article., I love the pictures!
#19 by Gizzmo, Jun 21, 2008
Wonderful Places, the sun, the sea, the sand is Perfect!
#20 by Fred, Jul 21, 2008
really beautiful!
#21 by R J Evans, Jul 28, 2008
These beaches look superb - and I am not a beach lover (due to my skinny legs!) :-)
#22 by Debby Phillips, Jul 29, 2008
I haven't been on any of these beaches! I need to get on the ball!
#23 by bliselle quiver, Sep 8, 2008
ang ganda,fantastic.... idol
#24 by Jsmes DeVere, Sep 11, 2008
\"All year round compatible warm weather?\" - my ass! Sydeny is cold, yes, COLD from Jume through Sept...Pack hat, gloves and scarf for a Sydney. It\'s cold, man.
#25 by thaboi, Nov 4, 2008
wow,, boracay is the 1.
#26 by thaboi, Nov 4, 2008
wow,,im proud that beaches here in philippines is no.1
#27 by beachluver, Dec 1, 2008
try bora bora the nicest beach i have ever been to
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