Top Beach Vacation Spots

No matter the season, taking a beach vacation is both fun and relaxing.  There are many beaches all over the world to choose.  You can choose from a white sandy beach, a lava rock beach, a secluded beach, or a popular beach - the choice is entirely up to you.

To help you decide where you would like to take your beach vacation, here are a few of the top locales for beach vacations:

1.  Polo Beach - Hawaii

The Polo Beach of Hawaii is a sandy beach with clear water, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling.  It is located in South Maui and fronted by the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, a luxury beach vacation resort.

2.  Seven Mile Beach - Jamaica

The Seven Mile Beach of Negril is the longest stretch of white sand in Jamaica.  Located near Negril on the western tip of Jamaica, this beach is truly an awesome sight to behold.  Here, you can find your favorite stretch of beach and coconut palm trees and just relax near the ocean.  You can also stay at the Caves, which is located very close to the beach.

3.  Atlantis Paradise - Bahamas

Here, you can experience the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean.  Atlantis Paradise allows you long romantic walks on the beach or the chance to play in the water at the resort.  This paradise offers a tropical climate with your own personal slice of heaven - something every beach lover will truly appreciate.

4.  Heron Island - Australia

Located on the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island offers excellent swimming and snorkeling with truly amazing marine life.  The tropical island of Heron offers scuba divers over 20 different diving sites.  You can forget the stress of everyday life here and just immerse yourself in wonder. 

5.  Madeira - Portugal

The beach here at Reid's Palace Hotel is quite the rocky beach, with sharp black rocks.  You can spend time lounging by the pool taking in the views, or swimming in the ocean.  The weather here is pleasant most of the year, making your beach vacation something you'll remember for a long time to come.

6.  Miami Beach

A great spot for movie stars and fashion models, Miami Beach offers plenty of sandy beaches, several restaurants, and night-long parties at one of the local nightclubs.  If you are looking for the ideal place to stay, The Tides is a luxurious hotel with many spectacular views.  Miami Beach is also popular in the United States - one of the best beach vacations out there.

These are just a few of the top beach destinations out there.  Do some research and learn about many more places you can take your beach vacation.

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