It's the middle of winter and many may be dreaming of dropping everything and flying to a warm, relaxing beach at this point. Some beaches are better than others though and to help travelers decide which one to go to, TripAdvisor released their 2013 Travelers' Choice Beaches Awards. They determined the Top 10 Beaches in the US and in the World.
Taking feedback from their millions of users into consideration, TripAdvisor gave awards to 276 beaches for different categories. Some of the categories include the best beaches in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Middle East, the U.S. and more.
"For those planning their summer vacations, spring break trips, or just looking for a weekend escape from the winter doldrums, take inspiration from TripAdvisor travelers that have visited these beaches and given them the highest levels of praise," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor in a release. "These beaches provide some of the finest spots around the globe to enjoy water activities, sun and sand."
Here are Trip Advisor's Top 10 Beaches in the US and the World:
Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.:
1. Ka'anapali Beach, Lahaina, Hawaii
2. Siesta Key Public Beach, Sarasota, Florida
3. Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida
4. Fort De Soto Park, Tierra Verde, Florida
5. Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Hawaii
6. Wailea Beach, Wailea, Hawaii
7. Assateague Beach, Assateague Island, Virginia
8. La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
9. Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California
10. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Hawaii
Top 10 Beaches in the World:
1. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy
2. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
3. Whitehaven Beach, Airlie Beach, Australia
4. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
5. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico
6. Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo, Spain
7. Lopes Mendes Beach, Ilha Grande, Brazil
8. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish, Bermuda
9. Eagle Beach, Aruba
10. Rhossili Bay, Swansea, Wales
To see more of the top beach awards, click here.
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