For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

Between the turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches, and unbeatable sunset views ... Whether you're looking to snorkel, camp under the stars, or soak up the sun, Bahia Honda has a little something ...

Understandably, first-time visitors may expect an abundance of sandy beaches, but this is a misconception. Activities here tend to take place on or in the water—think boating, snorkeling ...

Sandy's is the beach on Anguilla for fun ... On the island there is a bar offering pricey drinks and barbeque lunches, but snorkeling the reefs is the main attraction on Sandy Island.

To help you choose the sandy shore ... shore boasts a campground and beach vendors selling authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Underwater explorers will love snorkeling with manta rays and sea turtles ...

As a kid, she built sand castles and climbed the jetty rocks there. As a teen, she watched the surfers there — later learning to join them.