picking which sandy shoreline to sink your toes into can be difficult. To help you choose, U.S. News – with the help of reader votes and expert opinions – ranked the best Caribbean beaches.

The first thing the foreign visitor should know about beaches in Croatia is that very few of them are sandy. Fine shingle ... Here, we handpick the best. RECOMMENDED: The best Croatian islands.

But for those who also love lounging on the sand, these are the 10 best beaches in the Florida Keys, from secluded spots to lively stretches with equipment rentals and more. A national park may ...

Powdered sugar sand, turquoise water ... equal in length to the drive from Bastia as the route avoids Corsica's rugged and mountainous interior. Palombaggia Beach is gorgeous enough that several ...

The beaches of Europe ... as well as Bastia and the capital Ajaccio. Instead, make for the underrated, wild east, where long stretches of sand are punctuated by sleepy hamlets.