Favourite Beaches in the World

This is a topic we are not experts on. Why? Because crowning the best beach is very subjective. Everyone has their favourite beach that they have visited and they range everywhere from clear, blue calm waters to rolling waves in the deep, blue Mediterranean. Your favourite beach may be in your home town, only a short flight away, or half way across the world. Regardless, the sound and magic of the beach has made a mark on us all. So where in the world is your favourite beach?

Richards favourite beach is in Tulum, Mexico which we visited during a trip in University. We initially went to the ruins in Tulum to embrace a little history and we were pleasantly surprised to find an attraction that grabbed our attention even more. We were so hot from touring the ruins in the direct sunlight, that when we saw people climbing a staircase in wet swimsuits and towels in hand we were thrilled. When we walked towards the edge of the cliff, looking down on the wooden staircase leading down the the beach, we saw one of the most beautiful beaches. Not only was the water robins egg blue, with waves rolling in, but the overall surroundings were breathtaking. The green palm trees against the cliff contrasting with the water made for a gorgeous afternoon. We wandered down the stairs and a took a dip...and boy was it refreshing.


My favourite beach is Puka Beach in Boracay, Philippines. We chose one day to tour different the beaches on the island of Boracay during our summer vacation. First let me tell you they are all gorgeous and worth seeing. There was one beach that stole my heart. We pulled up and parked our scooter, walked past many huts selling various handmade crafts/jewellery, and saw the entrance for the beach. The entryway is a small man-made arch decorated with natural items and shells with the words "Puka Beach" at the top. We got the tourist photo there, and all you can see in the background is a blanket of turquoise. The sand is white and powdery soft and a smattering of rocks make for quite the photo op. But that is not all. It's the vibe. There is one stand set up on the beach that sells drinks. The couple that owns it blends fresh fruit smoothies or cocktails. They also have beer too. They play great music, provide picnic tables, and the man even plays the ukulele here and there. After our swim in the warm, clear waters we sat down at the picnic table for a rum and coke. For some reason that rum and coke may have just been the best drink I have ever had, simply due to the surroundings I was enjoying it in. I will never forget the song that was playing, the breeze from the beach, and the condensation on that Coca Cola bottle.

Puka Beach, Philippines
Photo: @conciergecouple