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10 Cost-Effective Shores
We've taken the guesswork out of finding not only the most appealing destinations, but also the most affordable places to unfurl your beach towel for some fun in the sun.
And while some of our picks may be a bit far- flung, what you'll save in accommodation and pina colada prices is sure to help defray the cost of getting there.
Up First: Outer Banks
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Southern Outer Banks, North Carolina
Head south of upmarket Duck and built-up Kitty Hawk for the soothing stretch of mostly undeveloped sands between Oregon Inlet and Buxton, N.C. The beaches here are bliss for surfcasters, birdwatchers, surfers and Sunday strollers.
Up Next: Kuta Beach
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Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia
Kuta Beach is a long crescent of sand with everything from five-star hotels to bare-bones rooms that go for less than $10 a night. You can have a fabulous lobster meal for about $10 at nearby Jimbaran Bay, and cocktails cost about as much as you'd pay for a bottled water back home.
Up Next: Fraser Island, Australia
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Fraser Island, Australia
Australia's fourth largest island -- the biggest sand island in the world -- is a World Heritage- listed destination. Accessed by ferry from the mainland, Fraser Island boasts more than 100 freshwater dune lakes with sugary silica sand beaches, should you tire of the endless stretch of pristine oceanfront.
Up Next: Koh Lao Liang, Thailand
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Koh Lao Liang, Thailand
Bypass overrun tourist islands for this pristine isle located off Trang Province in southern Thailand. Thai tourists outnumber western tourists at Koh Lao Liang, where limestone cliffs that tower like prehistoric skyscrapers create a dramatic backdrop for the white sand beaches and glassy seas.
Up Next: Essaouira, Morocco
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Essaouira, Morocco
This former Portuguese trading post on Morocco's Atlantic coast, three hours west of Marrakech, offers idyllic seaside respite from the country's hair dryerlike summer heat. For roughly $35 for a double room, you can stay in the romantic surrounds of a riad in the walled old city, with the sweeping stretch of wide sandy beach just steps away.
Up Next: Hopkins, Belize
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Hopkins, Belize
A traditional fishing village on Belize's serene central Caribbean coast, Hopkins feels light-years away from the package tourist crowds that descend on diving hotspots to the north. Hopkins' lure comes in the form of authentic village life paired with uncrowded beaches and a purely Caribbean tranquility.
Up Next: Punta del Diablo, Uruguay
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Punta del Diablo, Uruguay
This traditional fishing village roughly 185 miles east of Montevideo turns into a happening beach town during the Southern hemisphere summer, attracting Uruguayan, Brazilian and European tourists for a no-frills atmosphere and miles of unspoiled oceanfront.
Up Next: Long Bay, Jamaica
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Long Bay, Jamaica
This isolated oceanfront crescent in Jamaica's quieter eastern half has long lured hippies and European travelers looking for a purist beach holiday at bargain prices. The one-mile stretch of soft sandy oceanfront is lined with swaying palms.
Up Next: Puerto Escondido, Mexico
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Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Where there are world-class surf breaks, there are almost always budget accommodations to cater to vagabond surfers in search of the perfect waves. Puerto Escondido -- about 250 miles south of Acapulco in Oaxaca on Mexico's southern coast -- is no exception.
Up Next: Ericeira, Portugal
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Ericeira, Portugal
Roughly 30 miles north of Lisbon lies another laid-back fishing village that doubles as a great budget beach escape. There's a small sandy beach near the fisherman's port right at the base of the village, and the surrounding beaches are tucked into coves sheltered with high cliffs that protect from the wind.
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