26 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

"Set on a narrow wisp of land in northern Formentera, Platja de Ses Illetes offers a gleaming gold shore flanked by turquoise shallows on both sides; nature-preserve status helps keep crowds in check, and a half-hour stroll north along the headland brings views toward S'Espalmador and even more secluded beaches." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines