{"id":3111,"date":"2015-06-12T12:14:42","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T12:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.sandwave.dev\/stories\/5-beaches-youve-probably-never-heard\/"},"modified":"2023-06-21T18:46:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T18:46:17","slug":"5-beaches-youve-probably-never-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/5-beaches-youve-probably-never-heard\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Beaches You’ve Probably Never Heard Of"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a rare thing these days \u2013 to find a little slice of paradise all to yourself. In these modern times of instant-sharing from vacations, there are few places in the world that are truly secret and under every traveller\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n

But we all crave it, right? A luxurious cove of white sand all to yourself, to soak up the rays in peace with nothing but the sound of the waves to disturb you. And with a pile of Expedia Rewards points<\/a> on hand, I can\u2019t possibly think of a better way to spend them.<\/p>\n

So we\u2019ve done some of the legwork for you – go on the hunt for these secret beaches before every one else does.<\/p>\n

Secret Beach, Maui<\/h2>\n
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You\u2019d think the name would be a dead giveaway, but somehow this beach on the southern shore of Maui<\/a> remains a lesser-visited paradise, but is one we managed to scope out on our trip to the island last year. There\u2019s no dearth of photos from the location, though – the people who do make the trek bring back loads of images, proving just how white the sands are and how blue the water. More than just for sunbathers, Secret Beach is a terrific snorkeling area – colorful aquatic life inhabits the coral reef beds just off-shore. If you\u2019re having trouble locating the place, try asking for it by its indigenous name: Pa\u2019ako Cove.<\/p>\n

Big Bay Beach, Wisconsin<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t need to leave the United States to find outstanding\u2014and relatively unknown\u2014beaches. Take Big Bay, on Madeline Island<\/a> which is located at the northernmost tip of Wisconsin Lake Superior. One of the 21 Apostle Islands, Madeline has a boardwalk, making it easy to access the sandy beach.<\/p>\n

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/h2>\n
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Forget Phuket\u2014at around 30 miles long, Phu Quoc<\/a> is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, and remains relatively obscure to the throngs of tourists that visit the country every year. Located nearer to Cambodia than to the mainland, Phu Quoc has largely been bypassed, which means these guesthouses, fresh seafood, and serene vistas can be enjoyed in peace. Miles of coastline means countless beaches, and you can explore them all by motorbike, the most common form of transportation on Phu Quoc. If you\u2019re looking for sheer beauty, try Bai Sao Beach on the southeast side.<\/p>\n

Ibo Island, Mozambique<\/h2>\n

This former trading outpost is the most accessible of the 32 coral islands that make up the Quirimbas Archipelago in the Indian Ocean off northeastern Mozambique<\/a>. Reached on a dhow<\/em> (an African sailboat), Ibo Island has mangrove forests, sandy beaches, and sparkling blue water that\u2019s teeming with marine life. Just offshore there are also shipwrecks, making this a playground for divers and snorkelers.<\/p>\n

Cirali, Turkey<\/h2>\n

The village of Cirali<\/a> is located about one hour from Antalya, between Olimpos\u2014a town popular with backpackers and known for its treehouse lodging\u2014and Mount Olimpos, with its eternal Chimera flames. This pebble beach on the Turkish Mediterranean is lined with palapas and loungers which are the perfect place to keep an eye out for the endangered loggerhead turtles that use the land for their nesting ground. You can get there by car or bus, or hike in; Cirali is a stop on the famous Lycian Way route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a rare thing these days \u2013 to find a little slice of paradise all to yourself. In these modern times of instant-sharing from vacations, there are few places in the world that are truly secret and under every traveller\u2019s radar. But we all crave it, right? 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