Play in the Sand at These Lovely Beaches

Image: PHOTO: A family enjoying the Beach Experience at Sandos. (Photo courtesy of Sandos Hotels & Resorts)
Image: PHOTO: A family enjoying the Beach Experience at Sandos. (Photo courtesy of Sandos Hotels & Resorts)
Eric Bowman
by Eric Bowman
Last updated: 10:00 AM ET, Fri August 11, 2017

Beach lovers unite: Today is your day.

Friday, August 11 is National "Play in the Sand Day", so how will you be celebrating?

If you live by the beach, we're jealous of you. (Make sure to get out and play in the sand.) If you don't live by the ocean, it's time you plan a final beach getaway before the summer ends!

Here are some great places to play around in the sand with your family, your partner or just by yourself:

Sandals Resorts

Whether you're in Jamaica, St. Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua or Grenada, you won't be disappointed when you stay at any of Sandals Resorts. After all, beach lovers should rejoice when staying at a resort that has "sand" in its name. They know how to deliver a fantastic beach experience!

Sandals Halcyon Beach, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Barbados are just a few of the excellent properties that will meet all your beach needs.

Check out their special deals here.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Located in beautiful Playa del Carmen, this Sandos resort is ideal for beach lovers. We wouldn't blame you if you wasted the day away at the shore the entire time you visit.

Check out their available deals here.

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Siesta Key Beach, Florida

The No. 1 beach in the United States by Dr. Beach and the home of new a MTV show, Siesta Key has some of the prettiest sand you'll ever see. The gorgeous white grains seemingly go on forever here, attracting people from all over the world.

Whether you're a sand collector, a family on vacation or a millennial capturing Instagram pictures, Siesta Key has plenty for all.

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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hawaii

It's hard to go wrong with any beach in Hawaii. That said, being able to say you played around in black sand is an experience many don't get to have.

Located close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is a must see for beach lovers of all ages. (Please follow the signs and do not pocket the sand as a souvenir, however.)

Elafonisi Beach, Greece

If you travel to the small island of Crete, Greece, you'll not only discover a beautiful paradise but also some pink sand. The shallow water makes it a superb destination for families with little ones. They'll love splashing around in the Mediterranean Sea while playing with the mix of white and pink grains.

All beach lovers should add Elafonisi Beach to their bucket list for a chance to play in this rare, pink paradise.


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Eric Bowman is the Editor-in-Chief of TravelPulse. A graduate of The University of Georgia, Eric has been working in online media, radio and TV for over a decade. He currently lives in Georgia with his wife, daughter, and son. 

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