Check Out Lonely Planet’s List of Best Beaches in the World

Does the dullness of winter have you longing for warm beaches and sunny weather? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to visit a beach in a faraway destination, or maybe you’d like to explore beaches closer to home? Lonely Planet’s Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches is the perfect guide for those looking for the most exceptional and unexpected beaches around the globe!

Whether you’re looking for a beach for a family vacation, romantic getaway, for a girls’ trip or buddymoon, Lonely Planet, a trusted leader in the travel industry, highlights beaches all over the world that you should know about (a selection can be found here) – all backed by research from their panel of experts.

In addition to featuring insider tips and captivating photography, the latest book includes categories that make it easier to discover beaches tailored to your interest. A few include:

• Best Beaches to Watch the Sunset
• Most Remote Beaches
• Top 5 Best Family Friendly Beaches
• Best Beaches to Snorkel
• Best Beaches to See Wildlife
• Most Unexpected Beaches
• Best Beaches to People Watch

Featured in Best Beaches are 13 U.S. selections for anyone in need of a stateside beach trip, including  Driftwood Beach (Golden Isles, Georgia), El Matador State Beach (Malibu, California), Cannon Beach (Oregon), Hanalei Bay (Kaua’i, Hawaii), Trunk Bay (St John, US Virgin Islands), and Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland & Virginia).