Praia de Joao Fernandinho - Joao Fernandinho Beach Buzios

One of the nicest beaches to take the kids in Buzios is Joao Fernandinho. You can get to it easily from the main roads, and it is near one of the largest concentrations of pousadas and hotels in Buzios. You can read that a few ways - most people read it as meaning it’s going […]
Continue reading…

 

Praia Brava - Brava Beach Buzios

The name says it all. The beach with the heaviest surf bears the name of “angry” in Portuguese. Brava, like many of the beaches around Buzios, has a history. This can be a good beach to swim and surf depending on the Atlantic. Most of the time you will find this beach in Buzios to […]
Continue reading…

 

Praia da Azeda - Azeda Beach Buzios

A small sign pointed right. Praia da Azeda/Azedinha. Two of the most spectacular beaches in South America. To find them in the small fishing village of Búzios, we took the fold-up map, generously offered by another tourist who had a few, and parked the rental car at a plaza a hundred feet from another spectacle, […]
Continue reading…

 

Beau Vallon, Northern Mahe - Seychelles

With the entire island only 17 miles long and a few miles wide, Mahe reigns supreme in pristine beaches. And how picturesque can you get? A small mountain chain runs down the center of Mahe, and the land flattens out as it reaches the shoreline. Along the north coast there are both beautiful beaches and […]
Continue reading…

 

A Review of Sandals Vacations

When I first looked at Sandals around 10 years ago, I thought that they’d remain a small operation with a couple of cool resorts in the Caribbean. And while Sandals does have that small company feel, the small operation part couldn’t be further from the truth. They have grown and in a way I think […]
Continue reading…

 

Main Beach in East Hampton, New York

Another beautiful beach in this area of New York is Main Beach in East Hampton. And you’ll find that the locals have built around it in a way that showcases the shoreline. Little environmental impact means you’ll have a long, pristine beach to walk along and surf. Main Beach has been a getaway for wealthy […]
Continue reading…

 

Guajataca Beach, Isabela - Puerto Rico

Close to Quebradillas, home to the Guajataca Forest in Puerto Rico, there’s Guajataca Beach. This is a surfers beach. If you’re not into surfing, you can still enjoy the beach. Guajataca Beach is perfect for tanning or strolling. And a tip - this beach is excellent for shelling! You’ll be amazed at the variety of […]
Continue reading…

 

Montones Beach, Isabela - Puerto Rico

There are numerous great condos in the area, some right down on Montones Beach, Puerto Rico. If you are the owner of a vacation condo, and would like us to link to you, please write us here at Three Best Beaches. Montones Beach in Isabela is perfect for families, but often we saw just one […]
Continue reading…

 

Where to Eat in Cozumel

We reviewed what to do, and where to stay; it only makes sense to recommend our favorite eateries. Everyone talks about Casa Denis‘s outdoor patio, and for good reason. The food is reasonably priced and you can get a good idea of the Cozumel’s seafood. It is fresh, and wonderfully prepared. You won’t be disappointed […]
Continue reading…

 

Vava’u Tonga Beaches

This is a land of contrasts. Tonga has some of the most exciting natural phenomenon, like the wild surf, and laid back people with a love for their culture you probably won’t find anywhere else. And yes, they love visitors and want very much to show them (you) their land and their blessing. And the […]
Continue reading…

 

Bluebeard’s Beach, St. Thomas USVI

If I took you to this beach in St. Thomas and we walked along for a bit you certainly wouldn’t believe me if I told you that it is one of the less frequented beaches on the Island. But it shouldn’t be. The sand is fine and there are some very good shade spots on […]
Continue reading…

 

Punta Cana - Cap Cana Resort Beach

If you’ve never heard of Cap Cana, near Punta Cana, don’t worry. It’s new. But it’s being billed as the “best kept property secrets” in recent times. A planned community with five miles of pristine ocean-front just south of the eastern most tip of the Dominican Republic, Cap Cana will certainly become a jewel of […]
Continue reading…