Best beach is a tricky title to award. Every holiday has a personal experience attached, so the smallest, rockiest beach could win your vote for best beach if it played host to your perfect break.

But there are some beaches that do get raved about by a lot of people. Some of the top most endorsed beaches appear to be:
 

1. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia
Whitehaven beach is your classic, breath-taking, white sandy beach that stretches on until the eye can see. Shallow crystal-clear waters lap across a sandy sea-bed that stretches out to meet the turquoise blue sea. Reached only by boat you can find yourself a secluded spot to sunbathe, swim or enjoy a bit of snorkelling. Simply stunning.

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Costa Rica's Tortuga Island


2. Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
Hailed as the most heavenly beach on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, Tortuga Island is a haven of magnificant volcanic rocks that tower out of crystaline waters. A boat trip around the island reveals miles of coastline that morphs from white sand to crushed shell and volcanic brown beaches. Below the surface, a tropical paradise awaits the snorkeller, offering a wealth of marine life from manta rays, to King Angelfish while frolicking dolphins observe your adventure. For a journey into the wonders of the natural world, Costa Rica is a destination that is second to none.

3. The Baths, The British Virgin Islands‘The Baths’ is a stunning formation of huge, natural boulders that collect around a beautiful champagne coloured sandy beach to form secluded coves and grottoes. The rocks provide habitat for colourful sea-life which makes snorkelling a real pleasure, while the fine sands give the water a clear, crystal shimmer. Rock arches house vibrant blue pools to explore and the boulders lend themselves nicely to private sunbathing coves.

4. Lefaga, Samoa
More commonly known as Paradise Beach through its history on the silver screen, this Samoan gem is the things dreams are made of. Characterised by little wooden huts that you have the option to stay in, you feel like you have been swept away to a true paradise island. It’s a place that makes you want to go and forage for fruits or fish with a spear.