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TripAdvisor names the world's best beaches for 2017

TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its 2017 Travelers' Choice awards for beaches. The rankings were determined based on reviews and ratings collected in a single year from TripAdvisor users worldwide. Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Fla., is ranked the No. 1 beach in the U.S.
TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its 2017 Travelers' Choice awards for beaches. The rankings were determined based on reviews and ratings collected in a single year from TripAdvisor users worldwide. Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Fla., is ranked the No. 1 beach in the U.S.
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Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $214 per night.
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $214 per night.
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Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, is the No. 2 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, is the No. 2 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: May, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $376 per night.
Least expensive month to go: May, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $376 per night.
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Saint Pete Beach in Saint Pete Beach, Fla., is the No. 3 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Saint Pete Beach in Saint Pete Beach, Fla., is the No. 3 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $211 per night.
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $211 per night.
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Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Fla., is the No. 4 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Fla., is the No. 4 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $186 per night.
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $186 per night.
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Beach at Panama City in Panama City Beach, Fla., is the No. 5 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Beach at Panama City in Panama City Beach, Fla., is the No. 5 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $103 per night.
Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $103 per night.
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Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, Fla., is the No. 6 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, Fla., is the No. 6 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $172 per night.
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $172 per night.
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Pensacola Beach in Pensacola Beach, Fla., is the No. 7 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Pensacola Beach in Pensacola Beach, Fla., is the No. 7 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $140 per night.
Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $140 per night.
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Saint Augustine Beach in Saint Augustine Beach, Fla., is the No. 8 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Saint Augustine Beach in Saint Augustine Beach, Fla., is the No. 8 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $138 per night.
Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $138 per night.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Honolulu is the No. 9 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Honolulu is the No. 9 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: April, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $307 per night.
Least expensive month to go: April, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $307 per night.
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Ocean City Beach in Ocean City, Md., is the No. 10 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Ocean City Beach in Ocean City, Md., is the No. 10 beach in the U.S., according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $109 per night.
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $109 per night.
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Fort Lauderdale is the No. 11 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Fort Lauderdale is the No. 11 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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South Beach is the No. 12 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
South Beach is the No. 12 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Wai'anapanapa State Park is the No. 13 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Wai'anapanapa State Park is the No. 13 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Ogunquit Beach is the No. 14 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Ogunquit Beach is the No. 14 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Wailea is the No. 15 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Wailea is the No. 15 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Lanikai is the No. 16 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Lanikai is the No. 16 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Henderson Beach State Park is the No. 17 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Henderson Beach State Park is the No. 17 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Driftwood Beach is the No. 18 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Driftwood Beach is the No. 18 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Virginia Beach is the No. 19 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Virginia Beach is the No. 19 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Santa Monica is the No. 20 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Santa Monica is the No. 20 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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La Jolla is the No. 21 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
La Jolla is the No. 21 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Hapuna is the No. 22 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Hapuna is the No. 22 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Race Point is the No. 23 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Race Point is the No. 23 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Carlsbad State Beach is the No. 24 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Carlsbad State Beach is the No. 24 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Poipu Beach Park is the No. 25 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Poipu Beach Park is the No. 25 beach in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Baia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, is the No. 1 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Baia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, is the No. 1 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: April, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $190 per night.
Least expensive month to go: April, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $190 per night.
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Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is the No. 2 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is the No. 2 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $492 per night.
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $492 per night.
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Eagle Beach in Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba, is the No. 3 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Eagle Beach in Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba, is the No. 3 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: October, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $301 per night.
Least expensive month to go: October, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $301 per night.
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Playa Paraiso in Cayo Largo, Cuba, is the No. 4 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Playa Paraiso in Cayo Largo, Cuba, is the No. 4 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: June, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $106 per night.
Least expensive month to go: June, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $106 per night.
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Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Fla., is the No. 5 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Fla., is the No. 5 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $214 per night.
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $214 per night.
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La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain, is the No. 6 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain, is the No. 6 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $108 per night.
Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $108 per night.
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Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, is the No. 7 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, is the No. 7 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $191 per night.
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $191 per night.
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Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island, India, is the No. 8 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island, India, is the No. 8 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: August, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $114 per night.
Least expensive month to go: August, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $114 per night.
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Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, is the No. 9 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, is the No. 9 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: March, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $40 per night.
Least expensive month to go: March, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $40 per night.
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Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, is the No. 10 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, is the No. 10 beach in the world, according to Trip Advisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Least expensive month to go: December, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $176 per night.
Least expensive month to go: December, when hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $176 per night.
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Anse Lazio is the No. 11 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Anse Lazio is the No. 11 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Seven Mile is the No. 12 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Seven Mile is the No. 12 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Flamenco Beach is the No. 13 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Flamenco Beach is the No. 13 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Bavaro is the No. 14 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Bavaro is the No. 14 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Seven Mile Beach Jamaica is the No. 15 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Seven Mile Beach Jamaica is the No. 15 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Anakena Beach is the No. 16 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Anakena Beach is the No. 16 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Whiteheaven is the No. 17 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Whiteheaven is the No. 17 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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La Cote des Basques is the No. 18 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
La Cote des Basques is the No. 18 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Fig Tree Bay is the No. 19 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Fig Tree Bay is the No. 19 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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West Bay Beach is the No. 20 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
West Bay Beach is the No. 20 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Camp's Bay Beach is the No. 21 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Camp's Bay Beach is the No. 21 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Praia de Santa Maria is the No. 22 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Praia de Santa Maria is the No. 22 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Playa Manuel Antonio is the No. 23 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Playa Manuel Antonio is the No. 23 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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White Beach is the No. 24 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
White Beach is the No. 24 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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Ngapali Beach is the No. 25 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
Ngapali Beach is the No. 25 beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2017 Travelers' Choice awards.
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