The destinations are honoured in Lonely Planet's newly released Best In Travel 2025 book, which crowns the top ten countries, regions and cities to visit next year.

Chesterman Beach in Tofino on Vancouver Island was named the best beach for winter surf. In its entry, Lonely Planet said Ruby Beach was a great introduction to the Pacific Northwest.

Here’s a full list of the 23 best beaches, according to Lonely Planet. Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia Grayton Beach, Florida South Beach, Florida Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California ...

Best beaches is at No.10, although as Lonely Planet admits in its press release, “Offering relaxation, unspoiled beauty and a connection with nature, beach vacations will always be on trend.” ...