Winter is almost halfway in the Northern Hemisphere, and the freezing temperatures and grey skies make most of us longing for a hideaway on a magnificent beach. But is it possible to rank the world’s best beaches? Of course not, as preferences will differ from traveler to traveler, based on amenities, accessibility, swimming & water sports options, safety, sense of place, relaxation, and scenery. Nevertheless, being well-traveled and having put my feet in the sand of numerous beaches around the globe, I hereby present you my list of the 10 most spectacular beaches in the world.

Beaching is one of the most favorite pastimes for many of us and it feels amazing to spend days and nights on seashores embracing ocean breezes. A trip to London, New York is astonishing, but relishing a sand bath under the flash of shiny sun at miles long beach is just wonderful. Here are the top 15 secret but most beautiful beaches in the world where you can head next in 2020.