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  • Soft sand extends for a dozen miles along Grace Bay.

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    Soft sand extends for a dozen miles along Grace Bay.

  • Tourists enjoy Varadero Beach, in the Cuban province of Matanzas.

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    Tourists enjoy Varadero Beach, in the Cuban province of Matanzas.

  • A beach umbrella and sandals are seen on Hollywood Beach.

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    A beach umbrella and sandals are seen on Hollywood Beach.

  • La Concha Beach and its pier in San Sebastian, Spain.

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    La Concha Beach and its pier in San Sebastian, Spain.

  • A couple watch the sun set from Playa Norte in...

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    A couple watch the sun set from Playa Norte in Mexico.

  • Umbrellas and lounge chairs line the Seven Mile Beach.

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    Umbrellas and lounge chairs line the Seven Mile Beach.

  • The Santa Monica Beach and Pier are pictured at sunset.

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    The Santa Monica Beach and Pier are pictured at sunset.

  • A tourist watches the sunrise at Lanikai Beach, in Kailua,...

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    A tourist watches the sunrise at Lanikai Beach, in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • A stretch of Kaanapali Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

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    A stretch of Kaanapali Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

  • Covered lounge chairs line the water on Clearwater Beach.

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    Covered lounge chairs line the water on Clearwater Beach.

  • A view of Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman island.

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    A view of Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman island.

  • Eagle Beach is in Oranjestad on the northwest end of Aruba.

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    Eagle Beach is in Oranjestad on the northwest end of Aruba.

  • Tourists flock to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Hawaii.

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    Tourists flock to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Hawaii.

  • A lighthouse on Miami's South Beach.

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    A lighthouse on Miami's South Beach.

  • The white sands of St. Pete Beach in Florida stretch...

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    The white sands of St. Pete Beach in Florida stretch far and wide.

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When the Chicago winter becomes just too much to bear, look no further than TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards for the best beaches in the U.S. and around the world. The winners are based on the quantity and quality of travelers’ reviews and ratings.
White sand and clear water seemed to be a recurring theme, with the Caribbean and Florida staking claims as the most decorated on the world and U.S. lists, respectively.
Click through to see which stateside beaches made the cut, and for a little overseas wanderlust inspiration as well.