World Largest sexiest branch

• Ipanema, Brazil

You'll find many a girl and guy walking along one of Rio's most famous stretches of sand. Like Cape Town's Clifton, it also has a 'gay beach' section. On Sundays the adjacent roadway closest to the beach is closed allowing local residents and tourists the freedom to ride bikes, roller skate, skateboard, and walk along the ocean.

• Tahiti Beach, St Tropez

Brigitte Bardot's ‘And God Created Woman' put St Tropez on the map back in the 50s and the town has since evolved into one of Europe's most sultry destinations. Plage de Tahiti has set itself apart as the place to hang out with the A-listers as it is surrounded by bars, cafes and a range of water sport operators. Do expect a bit of topless tanning.

• Eleuthera, Bahamas

Eleathera has been described as an ink blot where God shook his pen before creating the rest of the world. With some 50 beach areas to explore it doesn't really matter that at certain points the 177km long island is only two lanes wide. Here you can delight in the pink sand and natural beauty that rivals its more famous neighbour Harbour Island.

• Shoal Beach, Anguilla

Anguilla’s crescent-shaped shorelines plays host to the playful, romantic as well as the languid, cocktail sipping contingent of Little Harbour. But for something magical recline along the shores of Shoal Bay.

• Macaroni beach, Mustique

Escape along the shores of Mustique, a private island, which forms part of the multi-isle nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is owned and operated with impeccable efficiency by the Mustique Company and you can even expect to rub shoulders with the likes of Mick Jagger or David Bowie.

• Byron Beach, Australia

Byron Bay forms part of Australia’s Gold Coast - one of the country's main attractions with nearly two million visitors per year. Expect chalk-white sands, temperate weather and the odd opportunity to swim with dolphins and migrating whales.

• Playa d´en Bossa, Ibeza

Ibiza has become synonymous with hot summer parties. Playa d´en Bossa is well equipped beach has  restaurants, beach-chair and sunshade rentals as well as car-parks a plenty. This beach is reportedly also quite popular with naturists.