The World's Most Beautiful Beaches: 1] Whitehaven Beach, Australia
The Whitsunday Islands off the northeast coast of Australia are part of the Great Barrier Reef and are therefore great for snorkeling and diving. The special thing about Whitehaven Beach: The sand has a quartz content of 99 percent – that's why it's almost snow-white. "The whole beach is completely untouched. No shops, no restaurants, just beautiful nature," enthuses one vacationer.