No matter what season it may be, taking a beach vacation is both enjoyable and stress-free. There are many
beaches all over the world to top choice from. You can decide from a white sandy beach, lava rock beach, secluded beach, or a popular beach - as the choice is totally up to you.
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Polo Beach - Hawaii
The Polo Beach of Hawaii is a sandy beach with clear water, making it ideal for swimming and also snorkeling. It's located in South Maui and fronted by the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, which is a luxury beach vacation resort.
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Seven Mile Beach - Jamaica
The Seven Mile Beach of Negril is the longest stretch of white sand in Jamaica. located near Negril on the western tip of Jamaica, this beach is actually an amazing sight to behold. Here, you can find your favorite stretch of the beach and coconut palm tree and just relax near the sea. You can also stay at the Caves, which is located very close to the beach.
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Atlantis Paradise - Bahamas
Here, you can experience the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean. Atlantis Paradise gives you long romantic walks on the beach or the possibility to play in the water at the resort. This paradise offers you tropical climate with your own personal slice of heaven - something every beach lover will in fact appreciate.
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Heron Island - Australia
Located on the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island beaches offer excellent swimming and snorkeling with really amazing marine life. The tropical island of Heron offers scuba divers over 20 different diving sites. You can forget the pressure of everyday life here and just immerse yourself in wonder.
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Madeira - Portugal
The beach here at Reid's Palace Hotel is quite the rocky beach, with sharp black rocks. You can spend time lounging by the pool taking in the views, or swimming in the ocean. The weather here is pleasant most of the time, making your beach vacation something you'll keep in mind for a long time to come.
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Miami Beach
A great spot for film stars and trend models, Miami Beach offers plenty of sandy beaches, several restaurants, and night long parties at one of the local nightclubs. If you are looking for the ideal location to stay, The Tides is a luxurious hotel with many spectacular views. Miami Beach is also popular in the United States - one of the best beach vacations out there.
7. Bali - Indonesia
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Over the years, Bali has been described in many a superlative terms. Gifted with great natural beauty and rich culture, it is by far the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. It is a land of soaring majestic volcanoes, of emerald rice fields clinging on hillsides and sculpted in tiers, of idyllic beaches and modern resorts. Despite overwhelming foreign influences, the Balinese have managed to reach a appropriate balance between preserving their culture, their natural environment and accommodating today's changing world. The Hindu Bali religion pervades all aspects of Balinese society and shrines and temples dominate the landscape. Ceremonies, festivals, age-old dances and the arts are also an inseparable part of their life and culture.
Adventure and Out-of-doors Activities
Bali is also gaining recognition as a fabulous destination for water sports. Apart from the island's top beach resorts, the island boast superb windsurfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling and surfing. Hardy travelers may try while water rafting down Bali's longest river, the Ayung. While divers will find Tulamben and its World War II wreck is popular diving spot with coral reefs and a colorful collection of fish. Bali has numerous world-class golf courses, ranging from tropical-design to ocean-front courses. One is even situated 1,200 m above sea-level in a volcanic crater.
Culture
Bali is estimated to have around 20,000 temples. Some of the most principal are Besakih, the Mother Temple of Bali on the slopes of the sacred Mount Agung; Tanah Lot, Bali's famous sea temple; Ulun Danu which rises out of Lake Bratan and Kerta Gosa at Klungkung. During the kingdom's glory, the latter served as a hall of justice. Ceilings painted in the Balinese wayang style depict scenes of reward and punishment. For a glimpse of how the island was before being inundated by tourists and modernity, visit the notable traditional villages of the Bali Aga, the island's unique inhabitants, Trunyan and Tenganan.
Bali, with its beautiful scenery and culture is increasingly popular as an exotic wedding location. Attractive wedding packages offer potential brides and bride grooms traditional rituals and costumes.