Holiday In Beach

We’ve all seen commercials for tropical beach resorts that show off crystal blue/turquoise water that leaps majestically with joy as good-looking people kick their feet with delight. Most of us have also been disappointed to find that these beaches never live up to their hype and certainly not our expectations. Lanikai Beach in O’ahu, Hawaii may just prove to be an exception. Lanikai is a favorite of both locals and tourists for swimming and kayaking. The beach’s scenic beauty also makes it a favorite spot for photographers. The beach is relatively small at only a half mile, but you will most likely be too distracted by its beauty to care.

Being ranked as one of the best beaches in the world has its advantages and disadvantages. In the tourist season, don’t expect to find this scenic spot empty – you’ll be toe to toe with tourists like you. However, with some proper planning, this paradise can become a more private affair as it tends to die down in the off season, especially on weekdays. That way, your view of the twin islands of Na Mokulua won’t be obstructed by the inevitable fat man with his sagging red speedo.

Playa Avellanas is excellent for surfing and popular with locals, and connects with other nearby beaches all along the coast so you can walk as far as Tamarindo – some ten kilometres away – on foot in the soft, pale sand. The water is shallow and also good for swimming, and there are shady places to sit and enjoy a drink at the bar between the palm trees.