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Asia
Bo’ao Yudai Beach,
Hainan, China
Locals on the island province of Hainan, nicknamed China’s Hawaii, consider Yudai Beach the region’s most precious gem. This crescent shaped sliver of white sand snaking between the Wanquan River and the South China Sea is said to be the world’s narrowest and longest stretch of beach separating the sea from freshwater.
White Beach, Boracay,
The Philippines
Royal palm trees hang gracefully over the crystalline sands of White Beach, which is often included in the world’s best lists. Visitors from Asia and beyond flock to its mythic shores and despite its far-flung location, they come for its glassy waters, snorkelling and boho-chic beach shacks.
Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand Patong’s 2km strip of golden sand is one of the most popular beaches in Phuket. It’s a place to watch the world go by. By day, Patong Beach is a hive of activity with parasail and Jet Ski operators, boat drivers, beach vendors and masseuses all vying for the attention of the many visitors relaxing on the beach chairs.
Salang Beach,
Tioman Island, Malayasia
The largest island on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Tioman is also by far the most famous of them all. The island’s beauty has long attracted visitors to its shores and captivated the imagination of countless others. For those who love to party by the beach as the sun goes down, Salang Beach with its trendy nightspots is the place to dance the night away.
Yalong Bay Beach, Sanya, China Sanya in Hainan Island is the best choice for a
southern China beach vacation after your trip on mainland China. Yalong Bay Beach is about 30 minutes driving from Sanya Airport and 20 minutes drive to downtown Sanya. The most popular beach for relaxing in Sanya, Yalong Bay Beach is a clean sandy beach with crystal clear waters away from the hustle and bustle.
Datai Bay Beach,
Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi on Malaysia’s west coast is
one of the country’s premier vacation destinations. The island offers beautiful beaches of white sand, palm trees, sandy coves, clear waters and coral.
Chaweng Beach,
Koh Samui, Thailand
Chaweng is Koh Samui’s busiest and biggest town, which is centred on the island’s best beach. Chaweng Beach is the longest beach on the island and is the major centre for both entertainment and shopping. Chaweng is also nightlife central with its sophisticated cocktail bars and restaurants.
Australia & The Pacific
Gold Coast
Queensland, Australia
The Gold Coast is a collection of nearly two dozen beaches and provides a very glamorous beach-going experience. The sea is clean, blue, and very warm in the summer. Main Beach and Surfer’s Paradise are both world renowned
for their excellent surfing. For a perfect family outing, BBQ’s or stroll on the shore you could check out Broadbeach and Nobby Beach.
Byron Bay
New South Wales, Australia
For everything that Australia has to offer its residents and visitors, there is still one thing that draws visitors to Australia more than anything else and that is its beaches. The sparkling sands of Australia’s most easterly point attracts visitors from all over the world.
12 APRIL 2014