Best Beaches in the World

  I've spent the last eight years chasing coastlines. From sleeping in beach huts to splurging on overwater bungalows, I've walked hundreds of shorelines with sand between my toes. People always ask me the same question: which beaches are actually worth the flight? Here's the truth. Not the Instagram version. 1. Whitehaven Beach, Australia Location: Whitsunday Islands, Queensland The silica sand here feels like walking on powdered sugar. I'm not exaggerating. It's 98% pure silica, which means it stays cool even under the blazing Australian sun. The water shifts between seven different shades of blue depending on the tide. I sailed here on a day trip from Airlie Beach. The boat ride takes about an hour, but you'll want to stay longer. Hill Inlet lookout offers views that photographs simply can't capture. The swirling patterns where the tide meets the sand create natural art. What makes it special: The sand doesn't retain heat, and you can literall...