Radhanagar Beach, Andaman Islands

About 1 year ago, we were relaxing on one of the best beaches in the world: Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island in the Andaman Islands, India.  It's a gorgeous beach; however, it takes a dedicated traveler to get there.

First, you must travel to India (you cannot travel to the Andaman Islands from any other country).  From mainland India, you fly to Port Blair - the main city of the Andaman Islands.  From Port Blair, you take a 2-hour ferry to Havelock Island.  Then, from the main village, you board a rickety, old bus for the 45-min drive to Beach #7 (aka: Radhanagar Beach).

Half-way between SE Asia and India, the Andaman Islands are blending of Indian and Southeast Asian culture, peoples, and geography.  Plus, some British architecture thrown-in.  Definitely worth the adventure getting there!

Mui Ne

Mui Ne is a great beach town about 4-5 hours - by bus - from Ho Chi Minh City.  It's a great place to relax for a few days before continuing your adventures in Vietnam.  We visited Mui Ne in the low season (August), so there weren't many other tourists.  But, the surfing is supposed to be much better from November-March.

Best Beach at Sihanoukville

Sokha Beach

Sihanoukville, Cambodia has several beaches.  By doing a quick image search on google, you may be led to believe that all Sihanoukville beaches are breathtaking.  However, some are much better than others.

If you want to go to a pristine beach, with great views, and few people, head to the Sokha Beach Resort in Sihanoukville.  This might be one of Asia's best.  Yes, it's private, so you have to pay $10, but this is actually a fantastic deal.

• You get a lounge chair and umbrella with towel.
• You get a free drink from the bar.
• You can use the hotel's pool (with swim-up bar).
• You can use the hotel's clean bathrooms.
• The beach is always empty, so you don't have to worry about your belongings.
• The sand is perfect.  It even continues out into the water.  (No rocks to stub your toe on!)
• There's no litter.
• Speedboats and Jet-skis are not allowed to enter the cove.
• The view is amazing.

Occidental Beach

Compare this to the craziness of Sihanoukville's other beaches.  Not to say you shouldn't visit Occidental or Serendipity Beaches; you need to experience them.  But, make sure to plan one day on your vacation at Sokha Beach Resort.