TripAdvisor’s top beaches in the world – and UK spots like Bournemouth make list

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TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards highlighted some of the best beaches in the world.

And it turns out, you don’t have to travel far and wide to stumble across stunning coastline.

Bournemouth Beach placed 20th in the global rankings – beating the likes of Balos Lagoon in Crete and Costa Rica’s Playa Manuel Antonio.

Perranporth Beach in Cornwall and Yorkshire’s Filey Beach were also commended.

The former placed in 16th in the “top beaches in Europe” rankings, with the Yorkshire beauty spot just two spaces behind.

This is great news for those looking to escape to the coast on staycations this year.

But if you want to head further afield, you might want to check out the top beaches on the TripAdvisor list.

Whitehaven Beach in Whitsunday Island, Australia, took the hotspot.

It was closely followed by Santa Maria Beach, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba in second.

And in third place was Brazil’s Baia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha.

Other honourable mentions include Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos and Saint Pete Beach, Florida, which placed fourth and fifth respectively.

So when will be able to go on holiday again?

In April, it is hoped that domestic self-catering holidays will be allowed again.

The entire adult population is expected to have been offered vaccinations by the end of July.

This could mean rules on indoor mixing – including social distancing rules – could be relaxed further.

But it's unlikely the government will set a date for the relaxation of rules on international travel.

Fingers crossed we'll be allowed to jet off again soon!