WHITEHAVEN BEACH Whitsunday Islands, Australia
4 CORNERS
Here, the bright white sand is always cool to walk on, no matter the heat. Head into the turquoise sea and you’ll discover an underwater sculpture trail spread across the 74 islands: snorkel in the shallows and you can spot a giant turtle crafted from stainless steel or a manta ray made of aluminium. For their living, breathing counterparts, the 1,429-mile long Great Barrier Reef – home to species including whales, clownfish, and sharks – is a swim away.