Adventure Travel's Lois Friedland has come up with some of the world's best beach vacation destinations, whether you're looking for beaches where you want to go surfing, cliff jumping, and kayaking, or just want to sit under an umbrella and sip margaritas all day.
From honeymoon beaches in the USA to pink-sand beaches in Bermuda, Lois has got the world covered.
In Australia there's Cable Beach in Western Australia and surfing enthusiasts won't want to miss Bells Beach in Victoria. And what about Sydney's many beaches?
- Best Beach Vacation Destinations in the World
- Cable Beach: Tropical Playground
- Bells Beach: Surfing Beach on Victoria's Southern Coast
- Sydney Beaches - Pictures
- Melbourne Beaches: Close to the City Centre
Photo: Cable Beach, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

