tropo Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 4 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: I'd guess that Australia 'is' the best beach (according to their criteria): the longest, least spoilt, and least crowded. Only negative point are the occasional saltwater crocs and sharks. ? You make a good point. Don't forget the box jellyfish, which makes most northern beaches non-swimming zones apart form the special enclosures over part of the year. Blue bottles are everywhere too. Not usually lethal, but no fun either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckleUp Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I can name at least 10 beaches much better, cleaner, without pushy umbrella, mats, sarong, ice cream, fruit and 100 other things being forced in your face every 3 minutes. Of course, a gunfight on the beach between rival jetski gangs, or a speedboat operator beating the crap out of tourists they overcharged, could be a highlight that gets Phuket into the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 12 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: I'd guess that Australia 'is' the best beach (according to their criteria): the longest, least spoilt, and least crowded. Only negative point are the occasional saltwater crocs and sharks. ? Actually Australia is the least popular beach in the world. That's right, fewer people per square mile than almost anywhere else. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 11 hours ago, tropo said: You make a good point. Don't forget the box jellyfish, which makes most northern beaches non-swimming zones apart form the special enclosures over part of the year. Blue bottles are everywhere too. Not usually lethal, but no fun either. Thats what stinger suits are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallander4 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 There's dozens of beaches in Vietnam better than any Phuket beach ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 7 hours ago, beechbum said: Thats what stinger suits are for. Sure, but people visiting pristine, best-of-the-world beaches may find that having to wear special protective suits in order to avoid untimely death takes the edge off a bit. LOL Perhaps Australian beaches should be on the world's most dangerous list. Sharks, rip tides, lethal jellyfish, bluebottles galore and saltwater crocodiles. Did I miss any? OK, I get it. I shouldn't have used Australia as an example, but putting Bali on the top 15 list was a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Wallander4 said: There's dozens of beaches in Vietnam better than any Phuket beach ... They just wanted to make the list aimed at promoting Hawaii's beaches look a bit more genuine. Phuket is well known around the world, so it served that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauiguy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Bang Tao beach July 29 2018 A picture is worth a thousand words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I use to enjoy Kata beach, with good restaurants and Club Med and Kata Beach Resort good swimming at the south end of the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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