Providenciales has been voted the top beach destination in the world, according to the travel website TripAdvisor.
It ranked above such renowned beach destinations as Honolulu and Miami Beach in the report based on travelers’ reviews and ratings to select the best destinations around the world.
Myrtle Beach in South Carolina was the only U.S. destination to make the top five. “A number of factors make these beach destinations stand out as wonderful choices,” said TripAdvisor spokesman Brooke Ferencsik. “In addition to featuring remarkable stretches of sand, these hotspots offer a wide variety of quality hotels, restaurants and activities to accommodate virtually any vacation budget, and appeal to any traveler type.”
Providenciales, was praised for its pristine white-sand beaches, calm, clear water and a healthy barrier reef appealing to snorkelers and divers. Many reviewers called its Grace Bay Beach the world’s best.
Rounding out the top five were Boracay, in the Philippines, Aruba’s Palm/Eagle beach, Negril in Jamaica and Tulum, Mexico. Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic placed seventh and eighth respectively.
