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<\/p>\nKendwa Beach: Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
\n<\/span><\/h3>\nThe cerulean waters off Zanzibar<\/a> have enchanted travelers for centuries. For the perfect, post-safari beach escape, head to Kendwa Beach on the northwest corner of the Tanzanian island. A range of hotels speckle the expansive shoreline, offering\u00a0everything from quiet, secluded inlets to bustling beachfronts. Just offshore lies a vibrant and abundant\u00a0coral reef, and in the distance, the distinct triangle-shaped sails of the dhow fishing vessels glide across the horizon.<\/p>\n![\"Maldives-Best](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2745.jpg\")
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Huvafen Fushi Beach: The Maldives<\/h3>\n
Way out in the middle of the Indian Ocean you’ll find some\u00a0the most postcard-worthy islands on the planet\u2014the Maldives. Here, calm, crystal-clear water laps up onto the softest sand you’ll ever come across. Luxury hotels abound in the Maldives<\/a>, and each property occupies its own island. With one of the best house\u00a0reefs set just offshore and long stretches of shallow, turquoise water, the island of Huvafen Fushi stands out among the rest. The beach circulating this island is\u00a0straight out of your dreams.<\/p>\n![\"TamarindoCostaRica-Best](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_5496-2.jpg\")
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Playa Avellanas: Tamarindo, Costa Rica<\/h3>\n
There’s something both romantic and thrilling\u00a0about Costa Rica<\/a>. Known for its eco-friendly hotels, rainforest adventures and world-class surfing, it’s a destination for everyone. Honeymooners, in particular, flock to this Latin American country for its natural beautify and laid-back vibe. Of all the beaches to adore on Costa Rica’s famed Pacific coast, Playa Avellanas is perhaps\u00a0the most beloved. The\u00a0long stretch of waterfront provides enough space where you can easily find your own sandy oasis. Calms waters make for an enjoyable time lounging in the water close to shore, while a large offshore break provides some excitement further away. Lounge away the afternoon under an endless line of palm-trees, or head to Lola’s, one of the best beach bars in the world, and grab a cocktail while their name-sake pig saunters\u00a0around you in the sand.<\/p>\n![\"IxtapaZihuatanejo-Mexico_CompassAndTwine](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_8066.jpg\")
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La Ropa Beach: Zihuatanejo, Mexico<\/h3>\n
Remember in “Shawshank Redemption,” when the prisoners opine about a beach paradise they plan to seek out when they are free? This is that place. There are more than a dozen beautiful beaches in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo<\/a> but the most\u00a0picturesque\u00a0is called La Ropa. While many of the hotels are set along this shoreline, it\u2019s not overly touristy and\u00a0exudes a fun, relaxed vibe. Set in a little inlet, the views of the town and coastline around are stunning. Lounge around\u00a0in the white sands or\u00a0saddle up to a table with your toes in the sand at La Perla beach bar.<\/p>\n![\"Vieques-Underrated-Caribbean-Island-Compass](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0694.jpg\")
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Navio\u00a0Beach: <\/span>Vieques, Puerto Rico<\/h3>\nA dirt road lined with friendly, wild horses leads you to a cove of beaches on Vieques’<\/a> southern coastline. After a few tumultuous twists and turns on a rocky\u00a0backroad (a 4×4 is a must!), you\u2019ll find the magical Navio Beach. Ruggedly beautiful and remote, with no signs of civilization in sight, you’ll feel like a castaway on an undiscovered island. On one end, you’ll find rocky cliffs that may\u00a0tempt you to leap off, and on the other end, a cave that beckon you to explore.<\/p>\n![\"IkeiIslandOkinawa-Best](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_5775-2.jpg\")
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Ikei Island Beach: Okinawa, Japan<\/h3>\n
A 2.5 hour flight south from Tokyo, the laid-back island of Okinawa<\/a> is fast becoming a hot spot for global beach-seekers. Surrounded by bountiful coral reefs and\u00a0electric\u00a0turquoise water, Okinawa, thankfully, still lacks the abundance of commercialization that often\u00a0accompanies beautiful beach destinations. On the western side of the island, drive over the bridge to the breathtaking Ikei Island. A nature-lovers paradise, the secluded beaches here boast some of the bluest water in the world and are set against a rugged\u00a0tropical backdrop.<\/p>\n![\"ColombiaBeach-Best-Beaches-Honeymooners_CompassAndTwine\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1567.jpg\")
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Colombier\u00a0Beach: <\/span>St. Barts<\/h3>\nThe stunning\u00a0Colombier Beach is your reward after a 25-minute hike getting there. Beginning at the end of the road that parallels Flamands Beach, the Colombier Beach Trail isn’t\u00a0too strenuous, but you will need tennis shoes because\u00a0some of the terrain tends to be a bit rocky and uneven. Follow the trail, even when it seems a bit precarious, and you\u2019ll reach Colombier Beach. As this St. Barts<\/a> beach is only accessible by the hike or boat, it\u2019s a magical spot where you’ll find few other people.<\/div>\n![\"Butterfly](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beach-1024x768.jpg\")
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Butterfly Beach: <\/span>Santa Barbara, California<\/h3>\nButterfly Beach, right along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara<\/a>, may well be the prettiest in all of California. The rocky coast is\u00a0simply stunning, a favorite among locals and playful pups, as well as surfers just after sunrise. In the evening, watch the sky turn a brilliant pink\u00a0for a classic, jaw-dropping West Coast sunset. Hang out for the golden hour and watch the sun disappear amid the famous cotton candy skies.
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<\/strong><\/p>\nKaanapali Beach: <\/span>Maui, Hawaii<\/h3>\nThis stretch of Maui<\/a> sand is\u00a0among the most beautiful in all of Hawaii. Here, you can get involved in fun water sports or just relax and soak in the scene. Skinny palm trees separate the grassy hotel properties and there are\u00a0plenty of huts on long the waterfront to rent paddle broads. With views of the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, walks along the Kaanapali Beach are especially breathtaking.<\/p>\n\u00a0![\"Grace](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Image-12-19-16-at-3.50-PM.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/p>\nGrace Bay Beach: <\/span>Turks and Caicos<\/h3>\nThe Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos<\/a> is famous for its white sand beaches and picturesque\u00a0water. On Grace Bay Beach, you’re surrounded by miles and miles of bleached white sand, dotted with seagulls and the occasional sunbather. Looking out at the water, the ombre effect draws you in as the crystal clear water turns a deeper turquoise about knee-deep. In case you need a cool-down snack, the occasional vendor will stroll by selling refreshingly tasty\u00a0gelato.<\/p>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/14316809_1628223600809730_2815545795745894062_n.jpg\")
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La Gavitella Beach: <\/span>Priano, Italy<\/h3>\n
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Huvafen Fushi Beach: The Maldives<\/h3>\n
Way out in the middle of the Indian Ocean you’ll find some\u00a0the most postcard-worthy islands on the planet\u2014the Maldives. Here, calm, crystal-clear water laps up onto the softest sand you’ll ever come across. Luxury hotels abound in the Maldives<\/a>, and each property occupies its own island. With one of the best house\u00a0reefs set just offshore and long stretches of shallow, turquoise water, the island of Huvafen Fushi stands out among the rest. The beach circulating this island is\u00a0straight out of your dreams.<\/p>\n There’s something both romantic and thrilling\u00a0about Costa Rica<\/a>. Known for its eco-friendly hotels, rainforest adventures and world-class surfing, it’s a destination for everyone. Honeymooners, in particular, flock to this Latin American country for its natural beautify and laid-back vibe. Of all the beaches to adore on Costa Rica’s famed Pacific coast, Playa Avellanas is perhaps\u00a0the most beloved. The\u00a0long stretch of waterfront provides enough space where you can easily find your own sandy oasis. Calms waters make for an enjoyable time lounging in the water close to shore, while a large offshore break provides some excitement further away. Lounge away the afternoon under an endless line of palm-trees, or head to Lola’s, one of the best beach bars in the world, and grab a cocktail while their name-sake pig saunters\u00a0around you in the sand.<\/p>\n Remember in “Shawshank Redemption,” when the prisoners opine about a beach paradise they plan to seek out when they are free? This is that place. There are more than a dozen beautiful beaches in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo<\/a> but the most\u00a0picturesque\u00a0is called La Ropa. While many of the hotels are set along this shoreline, it\u2019s not overly touristy and\u00a0exudes a fun, relaxed vibe. Set in a little inlet, the views of the town and coastline around are stunning. Lounge around\u00a0in the white sands or\u00a0saddle up to a table with your toes in the sand at La Perla beach bar.<\/p>\n A dirt road lined with friendly, wild horses leads you to a cove of beaches on Vieques’<\/a> southern coastline. After a few tumultuous twists and turns on a rocky\u00a0backroad (a 4×4 is a must!), you\u2019ll find the magical Navio Beach. Ruggedly beautiful and remote, with no signs of civilization in sight, you’ll feel like a castaway on an undiscovered island. On one end, you’ll find rocky cliffs that may\u00a0tempt you to leap off, and on the other end, a cave that beckon you to explore.<\/p>\n A 2.5 hour flight south from Tokyo, the laid-back island of Okinawa<\/a> is fast becoming a hot spot for global beach-seekers. Surrounded by bountiful coral reefs and\u00a0electric\u00a0turquoise water, Okinawa, thankfully, still lacks the abundance of commercialization that often\u00a0accompanies beautiful beach destinations. On the western side of the island, drive over the bridge to the breathtaking Ikei Island. A nature-lovers paradise, the secluded beaches here boast some of the bluest water in the world and are set against a rugged\u00a0tropical backdrop.<\/p>\n Butterfly Beach, right along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara<\/a>, may well be the prettiest in all of California. The rocky coast is\u00a0simply stunning, a favorite among locals and playful pups, as well as surfers just after sunrise. In the evening, watch the sky turn a brilliant pink\u00a0for a classic, jaw-dropping West Coast sunset. Hang out for the golden hour and watch the sun disappear amid the famous cotton candy skies. This stretch of Maui<\/a> sand is\u00a0among the most beautiful in all of Hawaii. Here, you can get involved in fun water sports or just relax and soak in the scene. Skinny palm trees separate the grassy hotel properties and there are\u00a0plenty of huts on long the waterfront to rent paddle broads. With views of the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, walks along the Kaanapali Beach are especially breathtaking.<\/p>\n \u00a0 The Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos<\/a> is famous for its white sand beaches and picturesque\u00a0water. On Grace Bay Beach, you’re surrounded by miles and miles of bleached white sand, dotted with seagulls and the occasional sunbather. Looking out at the water, the ombre effect draws you in as the crystal clear water turns a deeper turquoise about knee-deep. In case you need a cool-down snack, the occasional vendor will stroll by selling refreshingly tasty\u00a0gelato.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nPlaya Avellanas: Tamarindo, Costa Rica<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nLa Ropa Beach: Zihuatanejo, Mexico<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nNavio\u00a0Beach: <\/span>Vieques, Puerto Rico<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nIkei Island Beach: Okinawa, Japan<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nColombier\u00a0Beach: <\/span>St. Barts<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nButterfly Beach: <\/span>Santa Barbara, California<\/h3>\n
\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nKaanapali Beach: <\/span>Maui, Hawaii<\/h3>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nGrace Bay Beach: <\/span>Turks and Caicos<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nLa Gavitella Beach: <\/span>Priano, Italy<\/h3>\n
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