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Where are the world's top beaches?

According to many travel polls, America's best beaches can be found in and around Hilton Head, South Carolina, Clearwater and Miami, Florida and - where else? - Hawaii.

Worldwide, beach-goers usually praise to the high heavens the sun-kissed coasts of the Philippines as having the best beaches on the planet, while others swear by the turquoise shores of Aruba and Costa Rica.

Just up ahead, learn more in our international tour to the world's top hot spots -- for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, family fun, and romantic getaways -- making the scene from the French Riviera to the beaches of Ipanema ...

Have fun!

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