After enduring months of one of the coldest, snowiest winters in recent memory, some Americans can't wait for spring and summer. But it looks like even with spring on the way, the weather might not warm upimmediately.
For those sick of snow, slush and winter parkas, think about taking a vacation to Baia do Sancho, a beach on an island to the northeast of the Brazilian mainland. Baia do Sancho was named the best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor compiles a list of best beaches based on quality and quantity of a year's worth of reviews, reported CNN, and this lush bay came out on top.
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According to Fodors, the beach is appealing for a number of reasons, including the sparkling emerald water, the coral reefs, and the solitude. In general the Fernando de Noronha archipelago where Baia do Sancho is located is fairly empty, and the best beach in the world is even more secluded due to the challenges in reaching it. Trekkers have to follow a dirt trail, climb "down a rickety ladder through the rock wall, through a tight crevasse, down an even ricketier ladder, and finally down a few dozen uneven, slippery-sandy steps," said Forbes.
If you're planning a trip to Brazil for the upcoming World Cup or the 2016 Olympic Games, be sure to check of Baia do Sancho and discover a terrestrial paradise, or just check out the pictures above and daydream about endless summer sun.
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