The beach of the Radisson hotel, near Papeete, with a view on the sister island, Moorea.
Maui is known for it's fantastic windsurfing beaches, and Ho'okipa Beach is one of the best. Most of the attention is on the windsurfers, but the lookout point above the beach provides splendid views of ocean waves breaking over the rocks and crabs scuttling through the tidal pools below.
North Stradbroke Island is a 40 minute boat ride off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is one of the world's largest sand islands.
Mullins Beach is a popular beach on the West Coast of the Island of Barbados in the Caribbean. It is especially popular with the locals as a great place to relax in the evening.
A beautiful stone beach on the north side of Two Harbors, MN. Its a little off the beaten path, but it provides a great view of the lake.
No matter how many waterfalls you've seen before this one is a gem. Flowing year-round onto deserted pristine California sands, it's one of the most picturesque spots around Big Sur.
Come for the view of the falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, then try the hiking trails among the giant redwood trees across the road.
Seal Beach Pier...a wonderful spot to catch a sunset.
The Taj Exotica Maldives is a 5 star resort located on a private island of white sand and lush foliage surround by warm turquoise waters. They boast over-water villas, some with their own plunge pools.
Kuta Beach is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Bali. The entire beach spreads a few kilometers wide providing different classes of experience.