Next we are off to the Indian Ocean to Thailand on the island of Ko Phi Phi Lee in Maya Bay. Its very unique here as the entire bay is a coral reef making it a snorkelers dream. The bay is surrounded by huge cliffs on either side, is full of exotic fish. Its best to go between November and April because then the water is calm and access to the bay is easiest. Visibility in the water is amazing so it will be crowded with those trying to see all the wildlife, so you would want to get there very early. Sea kayaking is also quite popular there along with sail boating, all which you can rent. However you can not use theme in the bay due to a ban. The beach was made famous in the 2000 film The Beach, made by Leonardo DiCaprio. Overall this beach is amazing but due to overcrowding I would have to rate it an 8/10

My next beach is the closest I have ever done, only 3 1/2 hours away in southern VA, Virginia Beach. There are many things to there such as visiting the beach lined ocean front, and the aquarium. In the winter there is whale watching, but only go if your okay with being splashed by freezing water. In the summer you can go dolphin watching and charter fishing. Overall its a great beach for sight seeing but you cant swim there year round in the winter months. I rate it 8/10.