The World’s Top 10 Beaches For A Winter Escape…

#1. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

Lanikai Beach isn't as popular as the massive beaches on the north shore of Oahu, but it's magnificent all the same. Plus, you get to enjoy the environment, sans crowds.

#2. La Digue, Seychelles

The Seychelles are a popular, idyllic getaway, but La Digue beach just might be the finest place on the islands. It's secluded, and the water is beautifully turquoise.

#3. Palawan, Philippines

When it comes to southeast Asian getaways, the Philippines don't spring to mind as much as Thailand or Malaysia. However, judging by the looks of Palawan beach, they definitely should.

#4. Aruba, Dutch Antilles

Off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba's beaches look like something from a movie. If you get sick of one, you can easily hop to another, as there are several to choose from.

#5. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

The turquoise water and white sand are just part of the charm here: Bora Bora is also known for it's amazing cabanas that sit just above the Pacific Ocean, giving visitors the ultimate view.

#6. Durness, Scotland

Durness Beach, located in the far north-west of Scotland, isn't exactly warm -- but it sure is beautiful. This is the kind of place you visit in the fall, equipped with a hot coffee and a sweater, ready to breathe in the crisp, chilly winter air.

#7. The Exumas, Bahamas

This beach chain is comprised of dozens of cays and inlets, which visitors can check out on foot or by boat. It's also considered one of the best places to snorkel in the Bahamas.

#8. Pig's Bay Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Brazil is full of amazing beaches, but Fernando de Noronh might be the best. The rock formations and white sand look like something out of a movie, don't they?

#9. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay Beach is nothing more than 12 miles of white, soft sand -- the same sand that has earned it multiple awards for being a great beach to travel to.

#10. Zlatni Rat, Brac Island, Croatia

Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) is among Europe’s most famous beaches and one of the top tourist attractions in Croatia. The beach's landscape is composed of white pebbles, and because of it's shape, the beach actually changes with the tide.