Top 5 Beaches in the World

Choose one of the Top 5 Beaches in the World to experience the ultimate tropical vacation. Scour the world via the Internet to find a perfect escape from the daily stresses of reality. The Top 10 Beaches are positioned strategically around the globe, offering a reasonable distance of travel regardless of where you call home. Choose from family friendly location to oceanfront party destination and naturalist havens.

1- Bondi Beach - Sydney, Australia

Relax along Australia's coast near the country's capital. You can enjoy all of the nightlife and shopping Sydney has to offer after a day spent basking on Bondi Beach. Find a secluded spots to watch waves of clear blue water splash against the shore, or grab your surfboard and harness the waves. Hike around the coastal walks and soak up some of the local atmosphere on the most popular beach in the Pacific. The annual Sculpture by the Sea festival transforms loose sand into fleeting works of art entertaining massive crowds and fresh seafood.

2- Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Experience stunning views of the Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains. Surf tall waves whipping toward the shore. The jagged waves of Ipanema Beach are not for novice surfers. Due to the crushing waves, many visitors to the popular beach are content to stay lounge in the sand soaking up some rays. Ipanema Beach is popular with twenty-somethings and regarded as a prime spring break destination. Partake of the local fare offered at restaurants within walking distance of the beach.

3- Casperson Beach - Vencie, Florida

Step away from the crowded and commercial beaches of Florida and enjoy a serene experience along the Gulf of Mexico. A strong of white sand connects Casperson to Blind Pass, Manasota, Brohard Park and the Jetty. The entire stretch of pristine beaches are regarded as the "Shark's Tooth Capital of the World" and attract many hunters of both teeth and sea glass. Schedule a meal at Sharky's on the Pier to taste some of the best daiquiris in the world and have a front row seat for colorful Florida sunsets. Visit the South Jetty around 4 p.m. To watch dolphins romping and feeding on bait tossed aside by anglers. Casperson Beach boasts a family friendly environment and is also popular with "Snow Bunnies" who season in Venice to escape cooler temperatures up north.

4- Matira Beach - Bora Bora, Tahiti

Of all the tropical perfection Tahiti offers, Matira Beach in the pinnacle. Snorkeling and free-diving in the clear lagoons attract many water sports enthusiasts to the region. A natural light show occurs every evening in the sky above Matira. Bold colors appear to dance across the horizon tempting visitors to remain in the tropical paradise just a few minutes longer. The laid-back atmosphere invites mid-afternoon naps in lawn chairs or the reading of a good novel under the shade of an umbrella.

5- Pink Sands Beach - Harbour Island - The Bahamas

Sand granules cast with a pinkish-white hue are only one of the unique attributed of Pink Sand Beach. Adrenaline junkies flock to the beach to try and conquer the Current Cut Dive. The lightening fast current which passes through two walls of rock is more than moderately challenging. Photographers are also frequent visitors to Pink Sand Beach, seeking to capture the perfect angle to showcase the blues of the water and pinks sands as they appear to melt into an even more colorful backdrop as the sun sets over The Bahamas.