Red Sand Beach, Maui, Hawaii
Fun In The Sun? Solitude? Get Away From It All? It seems like everyone has their own definition of, “the perfect beach”. So when deciding on a list of “Five Beaches You Must Visit”, I wanted to cover the gantlet. From the white sand, to the pink sand. The tropical to the …not tropical. So with these guidelines I sat down to discover five beaches that offer something for everyone.
Strangest Beach
Anjuna Beach, Goa, India
I want to start with a beach unlike any other. A beach that I consider …strange. In most cases a beach is not described as, strange. Beautiful, yes. But strange, not so much. Personally, I haven’t decided if “strange” is a positive (or negative) description. Perhaps that is best left for you to decide? However, Anjuna Beach in Goa, India has earned this distinction in my book. Why? Start with the ” full moon parties”. Next, add the hippies that are attracted to the “full moon parties”. Top it off with a few drugs and you get, strange.
Most Pristine Beach
This title was not easy to award. Matter of fact, this was down right difficult. It came down to a few beaches, but after I read a description of Maupiti Island of Society Archipelago in French Polynesian, I was convinced. Maupitit sounds as “pristine” as it gets. Here is an exert from on what you would expect if you visited Maupitit,
Today, Maupitit island “…is slowly entering in its atoll phase, leaving white sandbanks in the middle of the lagoon. Still saved from tourism, you will not find any deluxe resorts on the island, but traditional family pensions. Nor will you find restaurants, discos or bars in Maupiti but only true relaxation, calm and peace like it used to be a few decades ago…”
Maupiti Island of Society Archipelago
Raw Beach
Put some steep cliffs along the coast, add a water fall and large rock formations just off the shore – and I would like to announce my winner for, “best raw beach”. Congratulations to, Mc Way Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park; located in Northern California (photo taken by Don Baily)
Best Vacation Beach
To qualify for the best vacation beach, I started with the idea of what I feel a vacation should be. Fist, complete relaxation. Second, a place where restaurants are within walking distance. Third, the water is warm. Forth, there are activities. And fifth, nice weather. So, does a beach exist that fits my requirements? Again, this was not easy. But for my money the best vacation beach is …Kaanapali Beach on Maui, Hawaii.
Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii
Prettiest Beach
This was easy, when there is pink –you get pretty. So when the sand is pink, you guessed it, you get the prettiest beach; and ( I might add) the most likely place to spot a mermaid if ever there was one! Ladies and gentlemen I proudly present, Pink Sands Beach, Harbor Island in The Bahamas.
Pink Beach, Harbor Island, Bahamas
Generally, “the beach”, can mean different things to different people. It can be a place to relax, or a place to play. Some people like to socialize while lounging in the sun, while others prefer to find a secluded place where they can read, sleep or (perhaps for our hippie friends) meditate. Fortunately there are as many beaches around the world as reasons for visiting. Taken together the ocean and sand are two things that define what makes a beach. However, the infinite number and combination of: sand, surf, rocks, amenities and weather are what makes each beach a, special beach.
Let us know what beach you would add to the list.
