With trends like wellness travel, slow travel, and sustainable travel high on travelers’ bucket lists, there’s no better type of vacation to rejuvenate, relax, and absorb the local culture than a beach trip.
Here are some of the best beach vacations in the world for summer. We chose spots where visitors can hope to maximize their time enjoying sunny beach weather this summer.
This particular island is the largest in the Mediterranean, which means there are plenty of sandy beaches to enjoy, as well as charming hilltop towns, bustling cities, olive and pistachio farms, vineyards, and more.
If you’re looking for fine white sands and crystal-clear waters, you’ll find them in Watamu. This particular coastal region of Kenya is famous for snorkeling and diving at Watamu Marine National Park, home to a diverse population of fish, turtles, whale sharks, and dugongs.
The San Blas Islands, an archipelago of more than 300 islands (fewer than 50 are inhabited), are ideal for a sunny vacation. Expect far-flung, pristine beaches and lush, tropical jungles on these remote islands.
Trincomalee has long stretches of white sand, such as Uppuveli, where you’ll sunbathe and frolic on the sands alongside locals fishing. Sri Lanka is a wallet-friendly destination that can be easily combined with the Maldives, one of the world’s most sought-after high-end destinations.
This country is for those who are looking for a change from the traditional beach vacation. On Iceland’s beaches, you encounter black and even red sand, stretches of shore strewn with petrified rock remains, geothermic waters, and pieces of icebergs lying on the sand.