(1 of 8) The World's Top 8 BeachesWe know. It’s virtually impossible to pick only 8 of the world's best beaches, but it sure was fun to try. This selection of our favorite places to disappear with a big towel, a good book, and lots of sunscreen should be inspiration for your upcoming vacation. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to fantasy islands. Beau Vallon, Northern Mahe, Seychelles The Seychelles are clusters of small islands in the Indian Ocean with the densest concentration of beaches in the world. The Beau Vallon is the most popular of the collection, famed for its powdery fine white-granite sand and crystal-clear water.