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8 International Seaside Cities Where Dazzling Beaches Await

Set your sights on a new shoreline this year

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Drone image of Spinola Bay in Malta, featuring emerald waters in the bay, colorful pastel buildings that surround it, and the deep blue ocean just beyond. The skies are cloudy giving a soft glow.
If you’re dreaming of your next affordable beach vacation, don’t limit your wanderlust to the United States’ coastline. Shores around the globe have miles of pristine sand, refreshing waters and relaxing beach resorts.

 

Hilton Grand Vacations Members can experience seaside destinations worldwide thanks to Hilton’s expansive portfolio. Make the most of your Hilton Honors perks and check out these eight international cities with dazzling beaches.

The sun has just risen over the tourist resort of Palm Beach in Aruba on the South Caribbean Sea. Several hotels and boats at anchor are seen in the image. There however, is hardly anyone on the beach as yet. Obviously it is too early. The sea is very calm. In the horizon, is an oil drilling rig. There are a few people in the image but they are too far away to be recognised. Photo shot in the early morning sunlight;. 

1.   Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba

Why go:

Palm Beach, Aruba, combines Dutch Caribbean culture and island vibes to create a perfect getaway only hours away from the U.S.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Feel like you’ve hit the jackpot when you stay at the beachfront Hilton ArubaCaribbean Resort & Casino.

Drone view of Surfer's Paradise in Australia, showing deep aqua water, a line of white surf, and clean golden sand with surfers lining the shore to catch the waves. 

2.   Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Why go:

Surfers Paradise is an outdoor lover’s playground on Australia’s Gold Coast where whale watching, surfing and snorkeling are among the best things to do in Queensland.

What to do:

Where to stay: Combine a city break and a beach trip with a stay at Hilton Surfers ParadiseHotel & Residences, a stylish hotel in the center of Surfers Paradise and within a short walk of Surfers Paradise Beach.

Far shot of woman standing on the shore, facing the water with towering rock formations behind her. She's about to go for a snorkel on a beautifyl blue sky day at Santa Maria Bay, near Los Cabos and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. 

3.   San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico

Why go:

Whisk yourself away to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and San Jose del Cabo’s warm beaches will welcome you to where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Cabo Azul, a Hilton Vacation Club offers you a resort-style Mexican vacation featuring a serene spa and spacious Suites with sweeping ocean views.

Lone surfer on rocky shore of the Osa Peninsula near Puerto Jiminez in Costa Rica. He is holding a surfboard as he watches the waves beyond. 

4.   Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Why go:

Puerto Jiimenez sits between Pavon Bay and Parque Nacional Corcovado, putting you front and center among Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity — no matter if you’re on the beach or in the rainforest.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Retreat to the serene space where the rainforest meets the ocean at BotanikaOsa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, which includes access to Cahui Beach Club at Preciosa Beach.

Stunning Montego Bay image of green tropical foliage and the coastline below. Crystal clear waters lie beyond the coastal homes, and In the ar distance are soft mountainous formations, blue skies, and fluffy white cumulous clouds. 

5.   Montego Bay, Jamaica

Why go:

Montego Bay is a focal point of Jamaica’s popular north coast where, despite its position as a cruise ship port, you’ll have no trouble finding clear waters, clean shorelines and classy beach resorts.

What to do:

  • Watch airplanes takeoff and land on the small strip of sand known as Dead End Beach.
  • Sip a refreshing cocktail at the off-the-beaten-path Tropical Bliss beach bar.
  • Mingle with other jetsetters on the white sand and in the turquoise waters of Doctor’s Cave Beach.

Where to stay:

Take advantage of the private beach at the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa.

6.   St Julian’s, Malta

Why go:

Explore the Mediterranean island of Malta where the small fishing village of St. Julian’s has evolved into a resort hot spot.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Relax at the adults-only Merkanti Beach Club of Hilton Malta, only five miles away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valletta.

Amazing view of golden shoreline and city beyond. A sunlit cactus is in the foreground and in the distance a ship can be seen in deep blue waters. Beyond the beach, mountain formations can be seen. Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands 

7.   Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain

Why go:

Known for its world-famous Carnival and laid-back beaches, Santa Cruz de Tenerife welcomes you to work on your tan in Spain’s Canary Islands.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Mix a golf getaway with a Tenerife beach day when staying at the lavish Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club.

Couple walking along beach in Pattaya Thailand as the Sanctuary of Truth temple is seen in the distance, highlighted by a setting sun. 
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8.   Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand

Why go:

Embrace the party scene or explore temples like the Sanctuary of Truth as you soak up the sun in Pattaya, Thailand.

What to do:

Where to stay:

Unpack your luggage at Hilton Pattaya’s five-star Thailand resort and sleep high above the largest beachfront shopping center in southeast Asia.

Read “Everything You Need To Know About Hilton Grand Vacations Bonus Points” and discover all of the ways you can see the world’s beautiful beaches.

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