Each yr Leatherman ranks the Top 10 beaches in America judging by 50 criteria for example how wide the beach is at low tide, regardless of whether it’s made of cobbles or powdery coral, how soft the sand is, the quantity of sunny days, air and water temperature, water color, waves, currents and also other aspects, he says on his Web site.

Siesta Beach came out on best for 2011 leading the way in all of Dr. Beach’s criteria. Coronado Beach in San Diego is No. 2, followed by Kahanamoku Beach, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii; Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y.; Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of N.C.; St. George Island State Park, Fla.; Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.; Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.; Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii; and Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.

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Mui Ne consists of beach and vast sand dunes, like part of the desert beside the sea.

For divers, there’s nothing better than Sipadan beach. Sipadan is the best dive sites in Asia covered with rocks and a very healthy marine ecosystems, including reef sharks and green turtles.

Divers will not miss the opportunity to visit Barracuda Point to experience how it feels surrounded by thousands of barracudas around them. To preserve the area, permits issued to only 120 divers per day at Sipadan.

Railay Although only accessible by long tail boat from Krabi and Ao Nang, the place is very crowded during tourist peak season.

Phu Quoc will be sought to become the ‘Next Phuket’. If you are looking for beaches that are still untouched by the government, then you might consider a trip to Bai Dai beach.

The multi-location Nikki Beach may be a commercial venture, but it makes our list because it strikes the near-impossible balance of entertaining the elite without excess fanfare. Here, celebrities don’t have to disappear into roped-off areas or otherwise distance themselves. Everyone recognizes them, but everyone’s cool about it and is respectful. More than a few famous guests have even mingled among strangers without incident. And yes, Nikki does have a location in Miami, but it’s a different vibe. Stick with the international outposts and you won’t be disappointed.

Danang, Vietnam

A mention of Vietnam’s China Beach as one of our elite tends to take some people by surprise — especially those who’ve visited it previously in conjunction with a government-sponsored tour (of duty). Regardless of what has gone on in and around it, the almost 20-mile stretch has always offered one of Asia’s best coastal views. Recently, the surrounding areas were improved and there’s even a luxury resort here (the country’s first): Furama Resort Danang.