100 under-the-radar beaches everyone should visit in their lifetime Part 2

By Alison Millington From Business Insider

Whether you’ve only spent a handful of days on the sand in your life or you’re a full-blown sunseeker, there are plenty of breathtaking beaches on this planet waiting to be discovered.

And, whether you look for a spot with an element of adventure, peace and quiet, or you simply don’t like your towel to be too close to a stranger, many of them fly under-the-radar to tourists despite their spectacular beauty.

Business Insider asked some of the most influential travel bloggers and experts, from the likes of Lonely Planet, Secret Escapes, KAYAK, British Airways, Airbnb, lastminute.com, and HolidayPirates for the most incredible under-the-radar beaches they’ve ever visited. Jet-setters in our own office also contributed. Together, their choices don’t disappoint.

From a red sand beach in Maui to a sandy spot in Thailand inhabited entirely by monkeys, scroll down for a list of 100 under-the-radar beaches everyone should visit in their lifetime.

Sugar Beach, St. Lucia.
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“Although you may struggle to just gently laze away and enjoy this beach for free, being occupied by a five-star hotel, it is situated between the incredible Famous Pitons of St. Lucia,” Asquith said. “It is incredibly well kept and every time you stop to look around your breath is taken away.”

David Wetherson, Destination Manager for British Airways Holidays, added: “Located between the world famous Pitons of St Lucia is Pitons Bay. Excellent setting and snorkelling with the Bay Side Bar serving fresh cocktails and tapas mere footsteps away.”

Hope Town Beach, Bahamas.
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Frequent flier and owner of air miles site God Save the Points, Gilbert Ott, loves Hope Town Beach for its “incredible blue water.” He added: “Untouched beaches for miles. Far less crowded than most of the Bahamas. Idyllic.”

Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia.
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Ott said Nusa Lembongan is “far less filled with dirty hippies” than other beaches in Bali and “with better views too.” He added: “A gorgeous 30-minute boat ride from the mainland.”

Playa de Rodas, Cies Islands, Spain.
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Freelance photographer Oliver Vegas called Playa de Rodas “clean, calm, one of the most beautiful beaches.”

Fitzroy Island, North Queensland, Australia.
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This “beautiful paradise” in North Queensland is also one of Vegas’ top picks.

Rhossili Bay, Swansea, UK.
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“British beaches don’t just mean striped awnings, melting 99s and lobster-red tourists,” said India Dowley, Digital Editor of SUITCASE magazine.

“Venture further afield and the British Isles plays host to a range of beautiful — if somewhat windswept — coves and bays that may not get much sunshine but are no less magical for it. Rhossili Bay near Swansea is one of the best: A three-mile-long stretch of wide beach with fantastic views from atop Rhossili Down and an exposed shipwreck visible only at low tide.”

Inside the Travel Lab founder Abigail King also nominated the beach, adding: “The name ‘Worm’s Head’ may not sound beautiful, but the reality certainly is.”

Praia da Joatinga, Brazil.
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“Along the western stretches of the city, away from the main throng, lays exclusive Joa where a cove of golden beach meets emerald waves, only accessed via a steep coastal path,” Dowley said. “Praia da Joatinga has sensational views of offshore islands and is popular with surfers and a cool, young crowd.”

Sabrina Cesar, web producer at Business Insider, added: “It’s a little strip of sand surrounded by mountains, and you have to access it by going down the rocks. That makes it more private and less crowded. The energy there is so amazing that it’s quite hard to explain.”

Koh Kradan, Thailand.
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“If the beach-bucket culture of Thailand’s most popular islands induces a sense of panic, head instead to Koh Kradan, south of buzzing Koh Lanta,” Dowley said. “This tiny island is part National Park, part resort island, creating the perfect blend of natural beauty and handy amenities.”

Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.
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“Just as much about the journey as the destination, Baia do Sancho is found on a secluded environmentally protected archipelago,” Dowley said. “Despite repeatedly being voted one of the world’s best beaches, it is often deserted.”

Tikehau Island, French Polynesia.
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“A gateway to the sea beyond, the real star of the beaches on this remote, tiny island, accessible by a 55-minute flight from mainland Tahiti, is the sheer amount of fish swimming around its crystal clear waters,” Dowley said.

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