Tropical beaches have been arguably the most popular spot for getaway travels. And these luxurious beaches are on the top of travelers’ bucket list!
Let’s take a look at what we think as the top fifteen of luxurious beaches in the world that you have to visit at least once in your life!
The world is full of idyllic beaches at out-of-the-place locations that are best accessed by boat or through a walk in the underbrush. You can spend the entire day working on your tan or taking a swim. Then you can wrap the day up with dining on gourmet meals at night.
These places also provide state of the art resorts, fashionable boutiques, and celebrity nightclubs. And they are close to international airports, golf courses, and yacht clubs.
While planning a summer beach holiday, it is important to remember if the place will offer the amount of luxury you are looking for. However, what make a beach luxurious are the amenities that are locally available.
15. The Hamptons, New York, USA
Also known as the East End, The Hamptons is definitely one of the high-end beach areas in the world. The residential properties around here are not just some of the most expensive, but also historical.
The pristine and virgin shoreline of The Hamptons beach begins near Southampton, extending up to Montauk in the east. It is one of the trendiest spots for the spoiled rich, air-kissing, and well-heeled set of travelers.
The Hamptons boasts of some of the most splendid beaches on Long Island. Swaying grasses and windswept dunes border the Atlantic Ocean.
This luxurious area has been the set of many movies and TV series which emphasizes luxury. Among them are White Chicks, Billions, Royal Pains, and some of the Kardashian’s episodes.
14. Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
Seychelles has some of the most picturesque beaches in the world. And many of these are often featured in magazines. So you probably have seen the image above even before reading this article.
One of the most popular beaches here is the Anse Source d’Argent. It is known for its sparkling pink sands and enormous craggy granite boulders.
The turquoise water is shallow and protected by a reef. Anse Source d’Argent is unfurled across the La Digue Island. It forms one among the fifteen isles of the archipelago on the Indian Ocean.
Tourism has been the main industry and source of income for Seychelles. Thus, you can expect well developed real estate projects and resorts with no damage towards natural beauty around here.
13. Nipah Beach, Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok may not be as popular as Bali, but this place offers untouched beauty to spoil nature and luxury enthusiasts. Along the glittering-sand coast, there are many exclusive resorts you can check yourself into.
Most of these resorts bring together traditional Indonesian architecture with contemporary, technology-filled interiors. And have I mentioned the turquoise-sea view they offer?
You can find the majority of these resorts at Nipah Beach. It is on the northern part of Lombok Island. The beach is located just by the hill, making it the best spot to enjoy sunset.
It offers you a clean and quiet beach. Perfect for a getaway. However, some parts of this beach are not fully developed yet. It is indeed untouched and so purely natural. Thus, to optimize your luxury experience, you should choose a resort and let it caters to you.
12. Mancora, Peru
Mancora may be just a small town of Piura, Peru. But it has over 10,000 exclusive restaurants and nightclubs. That is huge for a small town.
Across this beach town, there are over thirty beach resorts you can choose from. Some of them are located at Las Pocitas de Mancora, arguably the most beautiful part of the town.
This beach town is also known for its sport activities. From time to time, surfers and kite-surfers flock the beach to enjoy the Peruvian summer.
Located in South America, expect tropical-dry weather while you are in Mancora. During summer, it can get very hot. During winter, it never goes below 38 °C. How cool is that? Or should I say how warm?
11. Punta de Mita, Mexico
Punta de Mita is an exclusive beachfront village in Banderas Bay, Mexico. Besides the beautiful beach, this place is also known for its prehistoric heritage.
The evidence of prehistoric human settlement is a part of Nayarit, Mexican state in which this beach is located. This hilltop archaeological site is known as Careyeros Hill. It dates back to circa 800 AD.
This beachfront is surrounded by nine miles of Pacific Ocean beaches. Imagine that beauty of turquoise water as far as your eyes can see upon the horizon. That is my kind of luxury!
Here you will find all kinds of luxury residences. They are ranging from villas, condominiums, and of course exclusive resorts with pure natural indulgence.
10. The Bahamas
This Bahamas refer to the island chain of Bahamas the commonwealth, Turks, and Caicos Islands. Looking at that beauty, you can imagine how Columbus felt when he first laid his eyes on it back in 1492.
This island chain is filled with tons of exclusive resorts. You can explore the whole island without leaving any luxury behind. Just look at the picture above!
There are not just one but dozens of amazing beaches you can visit. According to some people, these beaches have the clearest water on earth.
The Grand Bahama Island has a reef-protected shoreline and cays. They are covered with powdery white-sand beaches. And more than 50 miles of them are secluded. So, get your adventurous gears going!
9. Bedarra Island, Australia
This small island was a part of the Australia’s mainland before the sea level began to rise thousands of years ago. It was just the heart of Family Islands National Park until Noel Wood bought it eight decades ago.
The Australian landscape artist turned the eastern part of the island into a luxury tourist destination. However, he was not the only one who contributed in turning the island into the world’s beauty.
Who doesn’t know Great Barrier Reef? It has been listed as World Heritage Park because of another artist’s work, John Busst.
After several changes of ownership, from individuals to corporations, the island is owned by the Charlton Hotel group today. And after renovations, the Bedarra Island Resort has just been reopened three years ago.
8. Bora Bora, Tahiti
One of the magical isles that comprise the French Polynesia, Bora Bora in the South Pacific, is a name we have often heard of in fairy tales. Measuring 29 km, this place is an escapade for the celebrity population. And it also has a surrounding lagoon.
The lush slip of a land is edged with the white sandy shores of the lagoon. Need I say more?
Matira Point is the perfect refuge for honeymooners and tourists who want to roll in the luxury of the ‘romantic island’ that is replete with intimate hotels. It is where you will be pampered to the hilt, isolated beaches, and a quiet ambiance.
This place is beautiful whichever angle you see it from. Whether it is up the hill, right at the shoreline, or even from above the sky, Bora Bora screams beautiful luxury of nature at its finest!
7. Madeira, Portugal
As an archipelago, Madeira actually means “wood” in Portuguese. Even though it is located in Europe, the climate around here is subtropical and one of the warmest in the continent.
Millions of people visit this place not just because of its luxury beaches, but also other exotic things only found here. Among them are its history, landscapes, and of course amazing cuisine. Especially when you enjoy them with Madeira wine!
The Madeira Island is formed by a massive shield volcano. Thus, it provides one-of-a-kind landscapes, such as the volcano lagoon you can see on the picture above.
And guess what, they built luxury resorts on it! The most popular spot for this “lava pool” can be found at Porto Moniz.
6. Maldives
Maldives has been catering to the needs of the traveler who yearns for pampered nights in luxury hotels or exploring the fish-filled underwater.
Your tropical wishes will definitely come true once you are here on one of the 87 resort islands. Watch as you feel the soft air envelopes the archipelago and blends into an exotic palm-fringed haze.
A haven for serious scuba divers, Maldives water is among the best with its clarity and warm temperatures. Catch a glimpse of the schools of fish which decorate the sapphire lagoons.
If you love nature wrapped in luxury, you will have no regret choosing Maldives as your next getaway spot!
5. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic is best known for its beautiful beaches, such as Punta Cana. It literally means ‘Tip of the White Cane Palms’. This beach offers you amazing water attractions like deep sea sport fishing and whale watching.
Also, you can try out some Dominican national dish, La Bandera Dominicana. It is a bean stew made with rice and chicken. And I bet most luxury resorts there serve the best of this signature dish.
Plus, this country is not just about the beach. It has tropical rain forests, mangrove swamps, deserts, and even alpine ranges surrounding the beach.
With such beauty in stored, no wonder Dominican Republic is one of the most expensive summer destinations in the world!
4. St. Lucia, Caribbean
The Caribbean definitely leads the tropical beach business for both backpackers and luxury enthusiasts. The swarming luxurious resorts at St. Lucia are some of the proofs.
Take Anse Chastanet for example. This lush 600-acre estate lies between two soft-sand beaches with both ocean view and mountain view to offer! And it is not just an ordinary mountain view. It is the legendary majestic twin peaks: The Pitons.
The perfect way to enjoy St. Lucia is by signing up on a cruise. Because as you cruise along the island, you can explore more from the ocean, including drive-in volcano.
If you are looking for some more fun, visit in May and attend The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Here, you may be able to learn how to do their popular folk dance, Kwadril.
3. Lanikai, Hawaii
When we talk about tropical beach destinations, the majority of earth population will think of Hawaii straightaway. It is definitely has been one of the most popular. And it doesn’t seem like any other places can take it away.
This place is world renowned for some of the most amazing beaches, lush tropical plants, unique culture, exotic cuisines, and limitless sunshine.
One of the mist scenic beaches, Lanikai, surely takes the cake. Fringed by palm trees and white sand that looks like silver dust, the shore is protected by a coral reef which keeps the surf relatively calm.
The sparkling water is always emerald-green and picture perfect. Imagine waking up to that in a five-star luxurious hotel room. Where should I sign for this?
2. Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
As we explore more about luxury, Dubai seems to pop out around the corner everywhere we look. We know that it is the home to some of the world’s most expensive buildings. Now we will learn that it is also the home to one of the most luxurious beaches.
The Jumeirah Beach is where the world renowned Palm Jumeirah is located. Some of the world’s most expensive real estates are located here.
While other luxury beaches offer private luxury, such as exclusive resorts with access to secluded shoreline, Jumeirah offers uptown kind of luxury.
You name it, Jumeirah beach has it. From large hotels, luxury resorts, fine dining restaurants, to shopping complex, you can find them all in this one area.
1. Florida, USA
As we mentioned earlier, a luxurious beach is not just about the natural beauty it offers, or the world-renowned resorts you can find there. It is also about the local amenities.
Where else you can find better local amenities than in a metropolitan area such as Florida? This is where David Caruso flicked his sunglasses to solve crime as Horatio Caine in CSI: Miami.
You don’t have to be a detective or hope to stumble into a crime scene to enjoy Florida as classy as Horatio, though. Just get yourself to this longest coastline of United States.
Well, this wraps up our list of most luxurious beaches. Which one among them is going straight to your next traveling itinerary? Share your thoughts in the comment section!
