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7 best beaches of the world
Who doesn’t love a relaxing vacation? Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or just a random weekend in February, I can’t think of a better place to be than lounging on a beautiful beach with an ice cold drink in my hand.
The sand, the sun, clear blue ocean with a nice warm breeze…it’s simply paradise!
Bonus: Keep reading to find out how you can win a luxury vacation in Hawaii!
Of course, there are hundreds of beaches where you can spend your vacation. But how do you know which ones will provide you with the breathtaking views that you are craving? No worries, we’re here to help.
That’s why we’re going to share with you seven of the best beaches in the world. Let’s start with number seven and count down to the top spot.
7. Clearwater Beach Florida
Clearwater Beach in Florida was voted the best beach in the U.S. for 2018 by TripAdvisor. It’s the only beach in the country to make its top 10 list. Clearwater Beach is a perfect destination for those looking to stay within the U.S. and experience magnificent white sand.
6. La Concha Beach
La Concha Beach is located in Spain and is considered one of Europe’s finest beaches. There’s even a small island with its own beach area out in the bay that you can swim out to. There, you will find picnic tables, a lighthouse and a little bar that you can get your favorite island drink to sip on.
5. Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach is located in the Cayman Islands. It’s a popular destination for cruise ships, so there are tons of resorts, bars, restaurants and activities to keep you busy. This has been called the Caribbean’s Best Beach in the past and with good reason.
4. Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach is located in Aruba and is always near the top of the list of best Caribbean beaches. Its powdery white sand and turquoise water leave most first-time visitors speechless.
3. Varadero Beach
Varadero Beach is a beautiful destination in Cuba. It’s a remote tropical beach featuring white sand, beautiful blue sky and bountiful coconut trees.
(Note: Travelers should be aware of U.S. travel licensing restrictions for travel to Cuba.)
2. Baia do Sancho
Coming in as the world’s second best beach destination is Baia do Sancho. It’s located in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.
Its crystal clear water is the perfect place for diving. You can even watch dolphins splashing around in the bay while soaking in the spectacular cliff-top views. The views are so dazzling that some feel like it’s a mirage.
1. Grace Bay Beach
The number one beach in the world for 2018 is Grace Bay Beach, off the northeast coast of Providenciales. It is the pride of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Known for its cleanliness with white sand, clear water and no pollution, seaweed or rocks to be found, it’s considered one of the best beaches in the world.
You’re the best, by par
June 16 is coming up fast! If the dad in your life is a golfer, I found fore great deals for him (OK, actually five).
- A tool for sharpening the grooves in his wedges and irons (25% off, $5.99), in case that’s what’s been keeping him from greatness.
- A little putting set for the bathroom (28% off, $17.99) is good for a laugh, and I bet he’ll use it, too.
- A golf ball picker-upper ($6.99) that affixes to the top of his putter. After he sinks the putt, he just has to flip his club to pick up the ball. Back saver.
- An ice mold ($8.99) that makes golf-ball-shaped ice for his post-round par-ty.
- A phone holder ($14.97) that attaches to his golf cart or bag so he can record his game. The real present is acting interested when he shows you the footage.
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Get travel advice: When’s the best time to drive from [home] to [destination]? ChatGPT can flag info and considerations like mountain roads that ice over. It’s not perfect, but it’ll give you the basics.
Tips to keep your phone safe in the cold
Did you know that ice and snow can wreak havoc on your phone? Here’s what you need to do to keep it safe.
The “perfect meal” has three things: Caesar salad, fries and an ice-cold martini. Social media is calling it the “NYC happy meal.” I call it the “magic eraser,” guaranteed to delete the stress of the week. What’s your perfect food and bev combo? Reply and let me know!
Every major Android operating system release has a number, like the current Android 14, and a dessert-themed codename, like Upside-down Cake. Which of the following has never been an Android OS codename? Is it … A.) Cupcake, B.) Jelly Bean, C.) Lollipop or D.) Pancake?
9 days of vibrations
Felt across the earth, explained a year later. A glacier in Greenland melted, sending 33 million cubic yards of rock and ice (enough to fill 10,000 Olympic swimming pools!) into the water. That triggered a massive tsunami.
Cool little bags
One of my favorite little pleasures is returning to the car after a long hike, popping open my cooler and grabbing an ice-cold drink — ah-h-h. Recreate that bliss at the beach, on a boat or even at your desk with these little coolers — all chosen for their awesomeness by the folks at Consumer Reports.
- Best status-cooler alternative: YETI, Stanley and Hydro Flask coolers make all the best-of lists — and their coolers can cost over $200. The nine-can Titan ($32.99) has features that rival the status coolers (deep-freeze insulation, padded and adjustable shoulder strap, a no-zip flip top) without the name-brand markup.
- Best backpack cooler: If you can’t (or don’t want to) wait to get back to your car before popping open a cold one, swap out your regular daypack with this backpack cooler ($29.99). Its waterproof interior can hold up to 28 cans and keep ‘em cold for 16 hours. The outside pockets hold your keys, phone and granola bars.
- Best for the golf course: A cooler so genius that it was on “Shark Tank,” the Caddyswag ($25.99) fits six cans of seltzer or soda or whatever and slides perfectly into your golf bag’s external pocket. This will be a slam dunk Father’s Day present for a lot of you, I’m sure.
- Best for style: A hip cooler? Yup. They call it retro, but I just call it cool. Igloo’s neon ‘90s cooler (17% off, $24.99) is hot pink, teal and highlighter yellow with a carrying handle and a shoulder strap. Keep nine LaCroix ice cold for enjoying anywhere you want to be refreshed and stylin’.
- Best for lunch: PackIt’s freezable lunch bag ($23.99) is both a bag and an ice pack all in one. The bag flattens down to practically nothing so you can store it in even the most packed freezer, then just grab it, pack it and you’re on your way. Cool color options, too.
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30 grams of xylitol
Made healthy people more likely to have blood clots. The sugar sweetener common in keto and low-carb treats may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. That amount is common for a single scoop of keto ice cream or a few low-sugar cookies, btw. Read those ingredients!
50,000 calories
How much energy it takes to carry a baby for nine months (paywall link). I never knew this fun fact! Did you? Only 4% of that is for the little one; the other 96% is to support all the work Mom is doing. That equates to 50 pints of ice cream — talk about legen‑dairy.