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While much of the Northern Hemisphere still experiences cold weather, the promise of warmer days is on the horizon. If you're already envisioning your first summer escape this year, this curated list of the finest beach destinations worldwide might ignite your wanderlust.
Tripadvisor has unveiled the winners of its 2022 Travelers' Choice Awards. The platform analyzed top vacation destinations across various categories, including beaches worldwide. A select few coastal gems rose to the top based on the volume and quality of user reviews.
Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos secures the top spot on Tripadvisor's list of the world's best beaches. With over 7200 reviews, 90 percent of which rate it a perfect five out of five, this destination is celebrated for its immaculate white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, making it a Caribbean favorite.
Following closely is Varadero Beach in Varadero, Cuba. Turquoise Bay in Australia and Quarta Praia in Brazil stand out as the most favored beaches outside the Caribbean, securing the third and fourth positions, respectively. While no U.S. mainland beaches made the top 10, Trunk Bay Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands proudly holds the eighth spot.
Explore the complete list of Tripadvisor's top-rated beaches below. Remember to bring these must-have summer items for your upcoming beach adventure.
- Grace Bay Beach // Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
- Varadero Beach // Varadero, Cuba
- Turquoise Bay // Exmouth, Australia
- Quarta Praia // Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Eagle Beach // Oranjestad, Aruba
- Radhanagar Beach // Havelock Island, India
- Baia do Sancho // Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
- Trunk Bay Beach // Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Baia dos Golfinhos // Praia da Pipa, Brazil
- Spiaggia dei Conigli // Lampedusa, Italy
