I found a great little post on the Travelocity blog about a feature on The Travel Channel released a top 10 list of the world's sexiest beaches and the winner of the top spot is none other than Ipanema Beach. I've been to five of the beaches below...
No. 21: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, Calif.
Sex Appeal: Easy access from downtown Los Angeles and hours of funky entertainment.
No. 20: Maundays Bay, Anguilla
Sex Appeal: Intimate destination with soft sand and luxury accommodations.
No. 19: Bikini Beach, Punta del Este, Uruguay
Sex Appeal: One of South America's trendiest spots. Draws a big beach crowd that likes to party!
No. 18: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Sex Appeal: Cosmopolitan vibe yet family-friendly. Close to Cancun and the Mayan ruins of Tulum.
No. 17: Crane Beach, Barbados
Sex Appeal: Dramatic cliffs, active surf and cooling trade winds.
No. 16: Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica
Sex Appeal: Calm and warm waters, where swimwear is optional!
No. 15: Matira Beach, Bora Bora
Sex Appeal: Crystal-clear water and the famous Mount Otemanu.
No. 14: Macaroni Beach, Mustique, Grenadines
Sex Appeal: A beautiful beach encompassing only 1,400 acres. Located a quick flight from St. Vincent.
No. 13: Clifton Beach, South Africa
Sex Appeal: Diverse and friendly crowds, plus amazing views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Clifton is also recognized for being a "green" beach.
No. 12: Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Sex Appeal: The epicenter for big surfing and jaw-dropping action.
No. 11: Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
Sex Appeal: An ultra-sexy beach that stretches for 3.5 miles. Tiny shelled creatures called Foraminifera
give the sand its pink color.
No. 10: Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sex Appeal: A sought-after location for surfers, kite-boarders and windsurfers.
No. 9: Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, Calif.
Sex Appeal: Home to beach volleyball, great waves, watersports, and toned and tan bodies.
No. 8: St. Jean Beach, St. Barths
Sex Appeal: It's wealthy inhabitants and celebrity visitors. It's a place to show off your yacht and let loose.
No. 7: Ko Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
Sex Appeal: A nature lover's paradise, with limestone cliffs and clear waters.
No. 6: Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
Sex Appeal: Thirty minutes from Sydney. An international hot spot known for clear blue waters and active surf.
No. 5: Godahl Beach, Canouan, Grenadines
Sex Appeal: A serene location and perhaps the Caribbean's best-kept secret.
No. 4: Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Sex Appeal: Its notorious night club scene.
No. 3: Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Sex Appeal: Great surf and a stunning landscape made famous by Hollywood films.
No. 2: South Beach, Miami, Fla.
Sex Appeal: Constant energy and a hot nightlife.
No. 1: Ipanema Beach, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Sex Appeal: Beautiful people, tiny swimsuits and mountain views.
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