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My Favorite Beaches (And A Few I Haven't Made It To Yet)

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I'm a beach girl. I love to collect sand from beaches around the world. There's something about the ocean that heals my soul and keeps calling me back even though I'm totally landlocked 99% of the time. Here are some of my favorite beaches (and islan...
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Prince Edward Island

Visiting PEI was a dream of mine since I was a little girl, and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's actually been several years since my husband and I visited, and I can't wait to get back to this wonderful (and smallest) Canadian province.

 
 
 
 
 
 

30A Beaches

Beach please! I love the sugar white sandy stretch of beaches along Highway 30A on Florida's Emerald Coast (so named because of the gorgeous, clear turquoise waters). It's such a beautiful, laidback, family-friendly area, and I've enjoyed exploring s...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Aruba

My husband and I went to Aruba on our honeymoon, and I count down the days until we can go back. Such a lovely, welcoming island.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line's private island, Castaway Cay is a complete blast. If you have the opportunity to visit, be sure to make the most of your day there.

 
 
 

Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor

Coastal Maine has such a unique charm, especially in the summer and fall. 

 
 
 
 

Mackinac Island

Ever since seeing the Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour movie “Somewhere in Time," my husband and I wanted to visit Mackinac Island, the quaint, picturesque location of its filming. There are no cars allowed on the island, but plenty of bike rental...

 
 
 

O'ahu

There are actually a lot of beaches in O'ahu, but it was such a beautiful, welcoming island when I visited that I wanted to highlight and share as many recommendations as I could from across the whole island.

 
 
 
 
 

The Best Beach Gear

 
 
 
 
 
 

CocoCay

Also known as Little Stirrup Cay, CocoCay is the privately operated island of Royal Carribean, located in the Bahamas. Whether you like wild water adventures or just lounging on the beach or by the huuuuuuuge pool, it's an absolute paradise and so mu...