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<\/a><\/p>\nPlaya Blanca Beach, Lanzarote<\/strong><\/p>\n Where Dine & wine<\/strong><\/p>\n The promenade, on the edge of the beach, is full of great places where you can grab a quick bite to eat or a drink in the evening. If you\u2019re a real foodie who loves friendly service then a meal at traditional Greek restaurant Sebastyn\u2019s<\/a> is a must. Alternatively, if thick cuts of meat are your thing then you\u2019d be a fool to miss a trip to El Argentino\u2019s Steak House.<\/a><\/p>\n Why so special? The beach is positioned exceptionally close to the tourist information office where you can find out everything you need to know about Playa Blanca and the surrounding area. If you want a real treat then make sure you head a little further down the promenade where you\u2019ll be able to take a look at the yachts at the Marina Rubimar and mosey around the designer shops and luxury boutiques.<\/p>\n Go if\u2026 Avoid if\u2026 Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Where Dine & wine Why so special? Safety is taken extremely seriously on Kuta beach so life guards are on constant patrol and flags are often used to clearly identify areas that are suitable for swimming.<\/p>\n In Bali, religion is taken really seriously and everyone gets involved so you\u2019re likely to see a variety of lively Hindu celebrations and festivals taking place on the beach while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n Make sure you spend at least one evening down on the beach waiting for the sun to set as you\u2019ll be treated to a sight that many people could only dream of \u2013 one of the greatest skylines in the world.<\/p>\n Go if\u2026 Avoid if\u2026 Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n Where Dine & wine Why so special? Go if\u2026<\/strong>You want to have fun with your family this Christmas \u2013 or any time of the year for that matter \u2013 at one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world. Bondi Beach also has an amazing atmosphere because everyone \u2013 locals and tourists \u2013 is exceptionally friendly.<\/p>\n Avoid if\u2026 <\/strong>You\u2019re not a great swimmer as the current at Bondi can be particularly strong. Kids should definitely avoid the water \u2013 unless they\u2019re having a surfing lesson with a trained instructor \u2013 because even paddling can get interesting in these waters.<\/p>\n Cottesloe Beach, Perth in Western Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n Where Dine & wine Why so special? Go if\u2026 Avoid if\u2026 Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n Where Dine & wine Why so special? Go if\u2026
\n<\/strong>Playa Blanca Beach<\/a> can be found in the south of the island, in Playa Blanca<\/a> and is just a short drive from Lanzarote<\/a>\u2019s main airport.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This beach is the perfect place to relax as well as a great place to have fun with family and friends. The sea is calm and therefore perfect for swimming in and the beach itself couldn\u2019t be any better situated as it\u2019s so close to everything you could need, including souvenir shops, bars and restaurants and the main shopping centre of Limones. If keeping fit is your thing then you\u2019re not limited to a run on the beach here as there\u2019s a free exercise area between the popular areas of Playa Blanca and Playa Dorada.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You like a variety of culinary delights then Playa Blanca beach is the perfect holiday destination. If you want to move away from the action packed Playa Blanca for a day of utter relaxation then that\u2019s not a problem either as the calm, sheltered beaches of Playa Flamingo<\/a> and Playa Dorada are extremely close by. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You\u2019re a water sport fanatic because the beaches are sheltered and therefore the waters too calm for any real fun, so if this is what you\u2019re looking for then a beach further along the coast will be better suited to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kuta beach<\/a> is a mere 15 minute drive from Bali<\/a>\u2019s main airport – Ngurah Rai (Aka Denpasar) International Airport \u2013 and is situated on the west side of the island. If you want to make your drive to the beach a little more fun then it\u2019s really easy to hire a moped or, alternatively, you could jump into the nearest taxi and you\u2019ll be there in no time.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>In Bali the choice of food is endless so there\u2019s something to please every palate. Don\u2019t be afraid to try food from beach vendors because it really is exquisite but if you want to broaden your horizons a little further then head of the beach and enter the maze of back streets in search of something particularly wonderful. If you like to try new cuisines then as nasi goreng \u2013 Indonesia<\/a>\u2019s national dish; babi guling – roast suckling pig and pecel Iele, which is fried catfish, should all be tried. If you\u2019re not overly adventurous when it comes to trying new dishes then there\u2019s always Bali\u2019s Hard Rock Caf\u00e9<\/a>, which overlooks Kuta beach, where you can get your hands on some more familiar food.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The site of Kuta beach was once nothing more than a humble, quiet fishing village that has been transformed over the years into the most popular beach in Bali. This beach really is perfect for everyone; if you\u2019re the type who enjoys sun bathing with activities going on around you, then you\u2019ll have no problem finding the perfect spot. If you\u2019re into water sports on the other hand then the water is perfect for surfing people of all skill levels and you can even have lessons from one of the many instructors, for a very reasonable price. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You like fun and chaos to be part of your everyday life and you\u2019re always on the lookout for your next adventure. There\u2019s so much to do and so many people to meet from all walks of life, you\u2019ll never get bored and you\u2019ll get to hear some fascinating stories while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You\u2019re looking for a quiet spot to spend some time alone and indulge in a good book.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Bondi<\/a> is arguably the <\/em>most famous beach in the world and is situated in the Sydney<\/a> suburb of Bondi. Public transport in this area of Sydney is second to none so you can always get the bus or a train down to Bondi junction. Once you\u2019ve reached this point you have a small walk through the lively town before you\u2019ll be faced with the magnificent horseshoe that is Bondi Beach \u2013 the beach really is huge (about 1km) so there\u2019s not a chance of you missing it.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>In Bondi there are loads of great places to eat and drink so there\u2019s always somewhere to refuel after an action packed day at the beach. Campbell Parade lines the edge of the beach and is packed full of great places to eat \u2013 a lot of them even allow you to take your own drinks, which makes dining out with the whole family a lot more affordable. If you\u2019re a meat lover then you\u2019ll fit in well in the land where BBQs reign supreme. Roscoe Street is the home of the must-try Hurricane\u2019s Grill<\/a> where you can tuck into their meaty Christmas menu \u2013 which includes a full rack of juicy ribs \u2013 for around $65 AUS per head. The Bondi Social <\/a>is a particular favourite for tourists and locals; they serve excellent food, including a particularly tasty breakfast, and they have happy hours every day so it\u2019s a great place to frequent after a tiring day at the beach.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Bondi Beach really is beautiful and has all the facilities you could possibly need, including indoor showers, changing rooms and lockers \u2013 these can all be found inside the Pavilion, which is just opposite the centre of the beach. Safety is taken exceptionally seriously at Bondi and there are always lifeguards on duty who will continue to warn you of any dangers to look out for that day. Bondi Beach is a surfing hotspot \u2013 for the experienced and beginners – so if you fancy trying it out then this is definitely the place to do it, you can even enquire about lessons back at the Pavilion. The fact that Bondi is great for surfers means choppy waters, which sometimes means it\u2019s not great for swimmers. If the warnings suggest that the water could be particularly dangerous that day or you don\u2019t feel confident tackling the choppy sea then head to Icebergs Club \u2013 which is situated at the beginning of the coastal walk. Here you\u2019ll be able to enjoy watching the waves crashing onto Bondi Beach beneath you while you swim in much calmer waters \u2013 (a 50m Olympic swimming pool) \u2013 for as little as $5.50. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Cottesloe beach<\/a> can be found on Marine Parade where there\u2019s always plenty of space to park. The beach is just 15 minutes outside Perth<\/a>, Australia<\/a> and can be driven to along the coast road \u2013 head north from Fremantle.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Marine Parade runs parallel with the ocean and alongside the edge of Cottesloe beach and it is the perfect place to find food and drink to suit all taste buds and budgets. If you\u2019re looking for a high end meal then be sure to check out the Restaurant Indiana, or if you\u2019re just looking to have some fun and enjoy the atmosphere then the Ocean Beach Hotel <\/a>shouldn\u2019t be missed. The Ocean Beach Hotel is always packed with a healthy mixture of tourists and locals, there is a large beer garden so you can make the most of the weather and drink as much as you like by taking regular trips to one of their three bars. If you want to enjoy some great food while you\u2019re there then be sure to check it out on a Sunday when everyone lets loose and enjoys a great BBQ for a really reasonable price.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re a lover of great water sports then this is the place to be \u2013 particularly for kayakers and kite surfers. There\u2019s no chance of feeling overcrowded on Cottesloe beach because it really is huge and if you\u2019re not a fan of the sand but don\u2019t want to miss out on a good day at the beach then there are also raised, lawn terraces which means you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Just for the novelty value make sure you don\u2019t miss a trip to the drive through alcohol cash and carry.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You want to make the most of the weather on a clean, safe beach while eating some amazing food in great company.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You don\u2019t want to let your hair down and have fun.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>On the east coast of Thailand<\/a>\u2019s island of Koh Samui <\/a>lies Chaweng beach<\/a> which is a huge 6km long. Flights regularly leave the UK<\/a> for this part of the world \u2013 flying via Bangkok \u2013 so you shouldn\u2019t have any issues getting there.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>In Chaweng there\u2019s no shortage of places to eat or drink with over 100 bars and restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine \u2013 including everything from traditional Thai to the classic American cheeseburger. A lot of people are afraid to try food that\u2019s being sold on the street but it\u2019s absolutely delicious and something you must try. The food and drinks on offer are generally pretty affordable and in order to create a sociable atmosphere a loft of the bars on the sea front put out tables and cushions so that you can enjoy a few drinks under the moonlight on the beach \u2013 watch out though because this creates a great nightlife so you\u2019re likely to find yourself still sipping cocktails on the beach at dawn!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Everything is always going on at Chaweng beach and you can buy everything you need from the beach vendors. There are loads of water sports to try and there are plenty of massage parlours where you can relax with a traditional Thai massage.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You like to party and meet like-minded people. Chaweng beach is descended upon by tourists and back-packers, between the ages of 18 and 35, who are looking for a good time on one of the liveliest beaches in Thailand.<\/p>\n