These Are the 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World, According to a New Ranking—and No. 1 Has Sand That Stays Cool Even on Hot Days

These Are the 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World, According to a New Ranking—and No. 1 Has Sand That Stays Cool Even on Hot Days

Australia’s Whitehaven Beach topped a new global ranking thanks to its dazzling silica sand, turquoise waters, and location in the Great Barrier Reef.Aerial view of Whitehaven Beach in Queensland, Australia.Credit: Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + LeisureThere’s no feeling quite like sinking your toes in the sand, and while no two beaches are identical, some take beauty to the next level.That’s the case with Whitehaven Beach in Australia’s Whitsund…