Punalu’u Beach. located along the southern coast of the Big Island, should be at the top of your Hawaii bucket list, thanks to its jet–black sand, towering palm trees, and, frequently, adorable turtle friends basking on its shores. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Punaluʻu Beach, one of the most stunning black sand beaches on the Big Island.
If you’re headed to the Land of Fire and Ice, you almost surely are putting Reynisfjara, Iceland’s famed black sand beach, on your bucketlist. Between its dramatic cliffs of columnar basalt and jaw-dropping sea stacks, it’s no surprise that Reynisfjara is the most popular black sand beach in Iceland. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
After a chaotic year and the onset of a cold and long winter, is there anything that sounds better than relaxing on a warm beach on Christmas? The only problem? There’s so many awesome beaches to choose from in our big, beautiful world! Not to worry- if you’re looking to escape the winter blues, we got you covered- here’s 16 of the best places on the planet to celebrate Christmas on the beach.
Costa Rica is home to countless stunning beaches and the city of Manuel Antonio, along its Pacific coastline, is no exception. While it’s mostly known for its lush rainforest and incredible wildlife, it also is home to several beaches with soft white sand, swaying palm trees, and a playful monkey or two. Here are 6 incredible beaches in Manuel Antonio to add to your Costa Rica bucket list.
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to one of only four green beaches on the planet- Papakōlea Beach. While this beach is inarguably bucketlist worthy, you’ll have to work to enjoy its colorful shores, by making a 2.9 miles trek one-way down the rugged coastline. Here’s everything you need to know about the Green Sand Beach, the Big Island’s most unique beach.
One of the magical things about Olympic National Park in is its diverse landscapes- soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and craggy beaches. In fact, the park is stuffed with amazing beaches along the Pacific coast- each with its own unique sea stacks and tidepools. So if you’re planning a Washington road trip, here’s 10 epic Olympic National Park beaches you need to add to your bucket list.
Oahu is known for its gorgeous stretches of white sand and turquoise water. But since the island is covered with stunning beaches, it can be challenging to narrow down which ones to visit if you have limited time. I’ve taken on the challenging task of narrowing down the most beautiful places to bask in the sun on the island. So pack up your beach towel- here’s the 10 best beaches on Oahu.
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