Punta Mita, Mexico

Planning to take your next beach vacation in May? This travel podcast episode discusses the best May vacations you should consider for an amazing May beach vacation. There are plenty of great beaches around the world to choose from in May, but this episode focuses on the top 3 May beach destinations:

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• Located 30-45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta
  
• Daily highs around 85 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity isn’t too bad
  
• Four Seasons Punta Mita (click here to book) is an absolutely amazing hotel option
  
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  • Beautiful private beach
    
  • Lazy river
    
  • Great beachfront pool
    
  • Pacifico Golf Course is truly spectacular
    
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    • Designed by Jack Nicklaus
      
    • Features the “Tail of the Whale” hole with a beautiful and challenging island green in the middle of the ocean
      
    
    
    
  
  
  

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•  Located off the western coast of Africa near Morocco
  
• Average high of 73 degrees Fahrenheit
  
• Seven islands in the Canary chain, including Tenerife
  
• Best beaches on Tenerife
  
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  • Playa de los Guios
    
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    • Gorgeous black sand
      
    • Calm water
      
    • Gorgeous views of Los Gigantes – large cliffs towering over the water
      
    
    
    
  • Playa de Las Americas
    
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    • Central beach along Tenerife’s coast
      
    • Known as a party beach that is very close to vibrant bars and nightclubs
      
    • Long golden sandy beach
      
    
    
    
  • Playa Bollullo
    
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    • Secluded beach with black sand
      
    • Only accessible by foot traffic
      
    • Close to the resorts at Puerto de la Cruz (click here to book)
      
    
    
    
  
  
  

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• Southeast of Rio de Janeiro, it is easily reached with a 1.5 hour flight
  
• Mid to high 70s throughout the month
  
• 42 different beaches on the island
  
• In general, the beaches on the western side of the island are calmer and safer for swimming, and the beaches on the eastern coast have great waves for surfing
  
• Best beaches in Florianopolis
  
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  • Praia Mole
    
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    • One of the most popular beaches on the island
      
    • Surfer’s paradise
      
    
    
    
  • Jurerê
    
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    • Located on north side of the island
      
    • Come here to spot the rich and famous on vacation
      
    
    
    
  • Matadeiro
    
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    • Only accessible by foot traffic
      
    • Less crowded than some of the other beaches on the island
      
    • Long sandy beach that is great for taking walks
      
    • Good waves for a beginning surfer
      
    
    
    
  
  
  

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