We work hard all year and plan our holidays months- if not years- in advance, we diet for weeks and buff and bronze ourselves in order to look our best in our swim suits, but as the old saying goes, it's all about location, location, location! So, just where are the best beaches in the world? Well, let me tell you:
The Seychelles
As home to some of the world's most photographed beaches, the Seychelles is a group of 115 islands located in the western Indian Ocean. The islands are made up of granite and coral, the sea is a breathtaking turquoise and the sand bright and white.
As home to some of the world's most photographed beaches, the Seychelles is a group of 115 islands located in the western Indian Ocean. The islands are made up of granite and coral, the sea is a breathtaking turquoise and the sand bright and white.
There is no peak season as such as the islands enjoy a year-round tourist season. However, due to the holiday season throughout Europe being primarily from July to August, the number of visitors to the islands will increase and you may also see a fluctuation in hotel prices during this time.
The Maldives
The Maldives are a group of 1,102 islands which are located southwest of Sri Lanka. Here, you will find turquoise reefs, bright clear water, white sandy beaches and plenty of palm trees.
The weather in the Maldives is usually perfect and tends to remain consistent throughout the year with average temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius. There are two season; dry and wet (January - March and May - November respectively). For a wonderful experience, go swimming when it rains as the sea will be even warmer!
Bora Bora, Tahiti
Bora Bora is located in the South Pacific and is just 18 miles long. It sits in a lagoon and is known as 'Romantic Island'. It boasts a number of isolated beaches and an intimate atmosphere.
The climate is tropical and again, the seasons can be split into two; wet and dry. The Polynesian summer (wet season), is November to April, which can see up to four months of the annual rainfall during this time. The humidity is muggy and oppressive and the sky cloudy, however, the sun still shines - only not as often as during the dry season.
The Polynesian winter (dry season) runs from May through October. Temperatures usually sit between 24-28 degrees C, and rain is quite rare. It tends to be just as warm at night as during the day.
July is the busiest month for travellers to the Tahitian Islands due to Tiurai, a month long holiday that involves many festivals and much celebration.
The Hamptons, New York
The Hamptons, summer home to the socialites of New York, can be found on Long Island. There are 35 beaches spread across the Hamptons but be sure to check before you visit as you will require a permit to visit some of them. Unlike the other beaches I have mentioned, the Hamptons probably have more things taking place off the beach than on it! Think exclusive parties, horse riding, and polo matches and you will have a good picture of life in the Hamptons. Many tourists return here year after year with many owning second (or third or fourth) homes here!
If you are looking for that holiday in paradise, Jessica Shaw writes on thne best beaches in the world for Web Shop Direct Ltd
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