Best Beaches for 2014
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Every traveler has a different fantasy about their ultimate beach vacation. Adventure-seekers want beaches that are both beautiful and close to exciting attractions, like exotic jungles or a historically important port city.
Honeymooners, on the other hand, gravitate toward deserted islands with palm-fringed beaches of the softest sand on Earth. Meanwhile, a family may be looking for fun-filled beach towns that have boardwalks lined with amusement rides and food stalls hawking saltwater taffy and corn dogs.
No matter what your definition of the perfect beach vacation, you’re sure to find inspiration on our list of the best beaches to explore in 2014.
Belize
The beauty of Belize just got closer with Delta’s new non-stop weekly service from Los Angeles to Belize City. Delta joins a variety of carriers that already offer non-stop flights from places like Houston, Dallas, Newark, Atlanta, and Miami. The ease of getting to this striking Central American nation is helping to boost Belize’s status as one of the most compelling getaways for nature-lovers.
St. Lucia
Honeymooners have long understood the allure of , a small but vibrant town on St. Lucia’s west coast. Formerly the domain of French plantation owners in the 1700s, today Soufrière is the epicenter for tourism on the island. People come here for both luxurious and laid-back resorts, gorgeous beaches, and other natural attractions like The Pitons, the now-dormant volcano Qualibou, Sulphur Springs, dozens of waterfalls,
Colombia
If you haven’t gotten around to visiting , don’t delay much longer. As the country’s government and economy stabilize, more and more travelers are heading to this diverse destination in South America. The historic walled city on the coast is a study in Spanish colonial architecture and monuments to both military and religious figures. The city is now also home to all types of restaurants, chic art galleries, and trendy bars
France
The island of in the Mediterranean may be part of France but it has a vibe all its own. Where else can you find a beach retreat that’s both hip and chic (it’s a favorite summertime vacation spot for Parisians) while retaining its old-world charm and culinary traditions? Best-known for being the birthplace of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769, his ancestral home— —in Ajaccio is now a museum.
Greece
If you’ve only visited Corfu for the day while your cruise ship was in port, you’re missing out. This lovely island in the Ionian Sea played an important role in the development of the but was also home to Venetians, the French, and the British throughout the years. You can see layers of those influences in the iconic palaces, monuments, and fortresses that still stand on the island today
Croatia
There is one place on the Dalmatian Coast that’s currently raising some eyebrows: . It’s long been a favorite stopover for sailors and the yacht set, but a wave of hotel development, most notably by , is bringing a whole new generation of couples and families to this island in the Adriatic Sea. The 115-square-mile island is notable for its lush hillsides that are dotted with olive groves, vineyards, aromatic lavender fields, pine
New Jersey Shore
Thousands of travelers flock to the Jersey Shore every year but it’s more important that you plan a visit in 2014. The fact is, tourism to New Jersey’s shore communities—with 130 miles of beautiful beaches—still hasn’t fully rebounded after October 2012’s category 3 Hurricane Sandy. The towns have rebuilt and are better than ever and that’s one reason the is on Fodor’s 2014 Go List.
Brazil
Soccer fans are busy planning their vacations for this summer when the city hosts the from June 12–July 13, 2014. But, don’t stick to the soccer fields and pub! Explore the city, visit the nearby Amazon rainforest, and check out a few of Rio’s chic beaches.
Insider Tip: Locals will tempt you to visit well-known Copacabana Beach on the Atlantic. You’ve got the waves crashing on the beach in front of you,
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Originally posted by Feanjack:
My biggest fantacy is to visit them all with a bottle of Australian red wine variety
Oh yeahhhh...don't forget to get me a bottle too
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So beautiful and nice lor.
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Originally posted by NeverSayGoodBye:
Oh yeahhhh...don't forget to get me a bottle too
Oh sure why not. Accompany me to beaches too!!
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Originally posted by Feanjack:
Oh sure why not. Accompany me to beaches too!!
Great! Let me know where is your next beach outing, will tag along..
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What about sentosa beach?
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Originally posted by charlize:
What about sentosa beach?
Hehhh...got somewhere more exotic, crystal clear blue water, white sandy beach, free flow of bacardi rum and swimming with wild dolphins or mantle rays?
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Sentosa lor.
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santorini/aegean sea in my bucket list
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What?