Byron Bay Beaches, NSW, Australia

Discover a string of fine powder-like white sandy beaches that stretch for miles on either side of Cape Byron. To the east, Main Beach continues into Clarkes Beach, then to The Pass, Wategos Beach and Little Wategos Beach, with each of these three beaches separated by a rocky headland. To the north, Main Beach continues into Belongil Beach, which continues into Sunrise Beach, then Tyagarah Beach and all the way to Brunswick Heads - a 14km stretch of unspoiled beach. To the south of Cape Byron a series of beaches - Cosy Corner, Tallows Beach, Broken Head and Seven Mile Beach - stretch down the coast to Lennox Head. » Discover Byron Bay Beaches

Taveuni Island, Fiji

Welcome to Fiji's 'Garden Isle,' renowned for its lush rainforest, rare flora and fauna and several idyllic white-sand beaches - most of which are just a moment's stroll from beachside resorts or winding coastal tracks. » Explore the White Sandy beaches in Taveuni Island

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

Experience the pure white silica sand of Whitehaven, a photogenic beach that stretches for more than 7km along the shoreline of Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 Whitsunday islands and a popular destination for day trips. » Experience Pure White Sand on Whitehaven Beach

Natadola Beach, Vitu Levu, Fiji

Natadola's palm-fringed beach is a long crescent of soft white sand that gently shelves into the warm blue waters of Natadola lagoon. » Relax at the Natadola Beach

Huahine Island, Tahiti, French Polynesia

With steep mountains, lush green tropical foliage and wild jungle-like scenery, Huahine is one of the most beautiful of the Society Islands to explore. Comprising Huahine Nui (Big Huahine) and Huahine Iti (Little Huahine), the two islands are interconnected by a bridge and enclosed within a protective necklace of coral. Enjoy a scenic 32km four-wheel drive adventure along steep mountain roads bordered by lush green tropical foliage; go snorkelling in the lagoon, bordered by fabulous palm-fringed, white-sand beaches; or discover the archaeological marae (stone temples) in the village of Maeva. » Examine Huahine Island

Aitutaki, the Cook Islands

Escape to a paradise of snow-white beaches and idyllic islands set within a multihued lagoon. Often referred to as the Bora Bora of the Cook Islands, Aitutaki provides an amazing choice of unspoiled beaches, many of which boast luxury resorts with private beaches, tropical gardens, swimming pools, modern amenities and a variety of sea-and land-based activities for those who can drag themselves away from their beachside sun lounger. » Escape to Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

Matira Beach, Bora Bora, Tahiti

Regarded locally as one of Tahiti's finest beaches, this narrow, palm-fringed crescent of powdery white sand shelves gently into a sandy bottomed lagoon that is just perfect for swimming and snorkelling. » Discover Matira Beach, Bora Bora, Tahiti

Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tahiti

Play Robinson Crusoe on the dazzling white-sand beaches of Rangiroa, the largest island in a string of 240 unspoiled coral atolls that make up the Tuamotu archipelago, just an hour's flight from Papeete, the capital of Tahiti. Here you can experience turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches that are among the best in the South Pacific. Often rising no higher that a metre above the surface, these sandy coral atolls encircle the world's second-largest lagoon, an immense 68km-long by 25km-wide expanse of spectacularly clear water - perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving. » Play at Rangiro Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tahiti

Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

Discover a mix of tiny flat atolls and mainly small hilly islands rising from palm-fringed crescents of gorgeous white-sand beaches. With year-round sunshine, calm seas and gentle breezes, these islands are perfect for relaxing on the beach or poolside with a cocktail. At the commercial heart of Fiji's beach tourism, the 23 islands of the Mamanucas (pronounced Ma-ma-nuthas) are also home to some of Fiji's finest beach resorts, offering numerous water sports including sailing, diving, kayaking, snorkelling and parasailing. Some of the resorts are located on tiny private coral atolls - easily walked around in minutes - such as Beachcomber Island and Treasure Island, while others, such as the larger Tokoriki and Malolo islands, front sweeping crescents of pristine white-sand beaches. » Discover Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

Yasawa Islands, Fiji

Discover a chain of volcanic sun-kissed islands famous for crystal clear lagoons and gorgeous beaches. Stretching for almost 90km north-west of Viti Levu, the Yasawa Islands epitomise the idyllic image of the South Pacific. Less developed than the Mamanuca chain of islands, in the Yasawas you can expect to find rugged peaks and lush foliage overlooking long crescents of palm-fringed fine white-sand beaches that shelve gently into warm sheltered lagoons - perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving. With 16 islands to choose from, it's not hard to find a pristine beach to satisfy your holiday needs or a resort to suit your budget, from no-frills backpacker 'resorts' to five-star luxury retreats. Or explore the Yasawas on a cruise with Blue Lagoon Cruises: with three-, four- and seven-day cruises, you'll find a great island itinerary to suit your needs. » Experience Yasawa Islands

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