As winter winds down for many of us, it’s time to spring into action and stop dreaming about – and start planning – that long awaited beach getaway. In fact, a recent TripAdvisor survey found that 68 percent of respondents are planning a beach vacation in 2011!
So, to help travelers book the best beach trips, we’re announcing the first-ever Travelers’ Choice Beaches awards, honoring the top beaches for 2011 in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, the South Pacific, the Caribbean and Mexico, and Central and South America. Award winners were determined based on the most highly rated beach destinations by travelers in TripAdvisor reviews.
You may want to have your bathing suit ready and a tropical drink in hand as you read this year’s winners (and just wait until you see the photos!):
Boracay, Philippines is one of the top beach destinations in the world according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Beaches awards. (A TripAdvisor traveler photo)
Travelers’ Choice Beaches Award-winning World Beach Destinations:
1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
2. Boracay, Philippines
3. Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
4. Negril, Jamaica
5. Tulum, Mexico
6. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
7. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
8. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
9. Cape May, New Jersey
10. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Travelers’ Choice Beaches Award-winning U.S. Beach Destinations:
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2. Cape May, New Jersey
3. Panama City Beach, Florida
4. Miami Beach, Florida
5. Sanibel Island, Florida
6. Clearwater, Florida
7. Honolulu, Hawaii
8. Captiva Island, Florida
9. Poipu, Hawaii
10. Siesta Key, Florida
To see the complete list of the 2011 Travelers’ Choice Beaches award winners, please visit: http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCBeaches. Are you planning a beach vacation this year? Tell us about your plans in the comments section!
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On my way to Grand Cayman next month to check out the 7th best beach in the world!
I’ve been to Boracay before and it’s really a lovely beach, The emerald color sea is really amazing. Sunset is just perfect and the night life is exciting. Those fire dancers are amazing. I’m also a fan of Turquoise Bay and I’m surprise that it’s not included in those list. Turquoise bay can be highly recommended if you are looking for a great dive experience and quietness afterwards.