Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia – Spectacular undercrowded sandy beach where you can even take a camel ride at sunset. To see our Western Australia trip notes click here. To see our Western Australia photos click here.
Monkey Mia/Shark's Bay, Western Australia – Even without the dolphins that greet you at Monkey Mia, the beaches are stunning and practically deserted. To see our Western Australia trip notes click here. To see our Western Australia photos click here.
Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia – The water is cold (but refreshing) and the beaches are picture perfect. To see our Tasmania trip notes click here. To see our Tasmania photos click here.
Anse Source D'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles – Crowded compared to the Aussie beaches above but fantastic. To see our Seychelles trip notes click here. To see our Seychelles photos click here.
Rock Islands, Palau – You can discover plenty of lovely, deserted small beaches boating among the mushroom-shaped Rock Islands. The snorkeling in the pristine waters around these isles is better than diving in many places.
Honorable Mention
Wakaya, Fiji – Peaceful, palm-strewn beaches and you can take a picnic to a private beach for a very romantic experience. To see our Fiji trip notes click here. To see our Fiji photos click here.
Phan Thiet, Vietnam - Idyllic wide sandy beaches with interesting local flavor and wonderful water. To see our Vietnam trip notes click here. To see our Vietnam photos click here.
Kangaroo Island, South Australia – Lots of beautiful beaches, one with adorable sea lions. To see our South Australia trip notes click here. To see our South Australia photos click here.