The definitive list of the best beaches in the world. Think powder white sand, turquoise seas, permanent sunshine and only the lightest of breezes wafting through the palms that fringe the beach and you're there. But that's not the whole story; we've also included some of the most amazing beaches on earth that don't tick all the usual boxes...
Top 100 beaches on Earth
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Byron Bay // Australia
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Koh Kradan // Thailand
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Matira Beach, Bora Bora // Tahiti
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Arashi Beach // The Caribbean
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Benagil Beach // Portugal
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Miami South Beach // USA
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Reynisfjara beach // Iceland
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Ffryes Beach // The Caribbean
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Whitehaven Beach // Australia
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Clifton Beach // South Africa
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Hoddevik // Norway
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Anse Lazio // Seychelles
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Varkala Beach // India
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Cala Goloritze // Italy
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Egremni Beach // Greece
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The Baths // The Caribbean
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Nudey Beach // Australia
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Camp Cove Beach // Australia
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Anse Source d’Argent // Seychelles
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Cossies Beach // Australia