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The ultimate beach vacation usually involves laying out on the sand, splashing around in salty waves and topping it off with a frothy cocktail. But who says beaches are only for lounging and sipping umbrella drinks? For active travelers, beaches can supply hours of adventure. Here are the world’s best beaches for activity seekers:<\/p>\n

Also: 3 perfect days in Playa del Carmen<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Kite

Kite surfing in Tarifa, Spain | Flickr CC: simonsimages<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Kite surf in Tarifa, Spain<\/h3>\n

Ranked as the busiest kite surfing destination in the world, Tarifa’s sprawling beaches highlight the region’s spectacular coastline. Andalucia is noted for its beach culture and Tarifa<\/a>,\u00a0with its sophisticated food scene as well as kite schools everywhere, is no different. Valdevaqueros is the main beach, but you’ll find the vividly colored kites and surfers everywhere.<\/p>\n

\"Paddle

Paddle Boarding in San Juan, Puerto Rico | Photo courtesy of Puerto Rico Paddle Board Tours<\/p><\/div>\n

Stand up paddle board in San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/h3>\n

Stand up paddle boarding has earned lots of fans all over the globe, but few places can supply the striking urban\/island backdrop that boarders enjoy in Puerto Rico.\u00a0The water sport is a popular activity in the heart of San Juan<\/a>, at the Condado Lagoon. Beginners and experts alike paddle along the lagoon where buildings, iguanas and starfish are all part of the view.<\/p>\n

\"Humpback

Humpback whales in Silver Bank, Dominican Republic | Flickr CC: Christopher Michel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Interact with humpback whales at\u00a0Silver Bank, Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n

Technically not a beach, the Silver Bank is a submerged limestone plateau in the Dominican Republic<\/a> and part of the Sanctuary for the Marine Animal of the Dominican Republic. The waters supply a winter haven for thousands of North Atlantic humpback whales and Silver Bank is one of only three places in the world where humans can interact with these rare creatures.\u00a0Visitors can gently swim or snorkel near the whales, allowing them to choose to engage or not.<\/p>\n

\"Kayaking

Kayaking in Vanuatu | Flickr CC: Greg Watt<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Kayak coastal Vanuatu, South Pacific<\/h3>\n

Kayaking off the coast of one of the most remote islands\u00a0in the Pacific tops the bucket list for scenic beach excursions. Startingfrom Mele Bay, a local guide leads visitors through the coral reefs and unspoiled natural wonders of Vanuatu<\/a>. The tour stops on\u00a0a small sand island near Port Vila, where kayakers learn about the town’s history and wildlife.\u00a0Kayaking back to the bay, you might be lucky enough to see a dolphin or turtle.<\/p>\n

\"Swimming

Swimming with whale sharks | Flickr CC: Charlie Marchant<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Dive with whale sharks in Holbox,Mexico<\/h3>\n

This tiny island just west of Cancun<\/a> features uncrowded, sublime beaches that provide enough low key entertainment by itself, but it’s the whale sharks that draw most visitors. Holbox<\/a> is one of only a handful of places in the world where these gentle, spotted creatures\u00a0gather. Noted as the largest fish on earth, travelers come from all over to swim and snorkel with them\u00a0off the island’s coast.<\/p>\n

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