Best beaches for 2015, according to travelers — mashable.com

If you're in the northeastern United States, a warm beach — any beach, really — is sounding pretty good right now. But not all beaches are created equal, and that's where crowdsourcing comes in: On Tuesday, TripAdvisor released a list of the best rated beaches around the world, according to its users. The top beaches — located around the globe — are "determined based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings" over 12 months, according to the site. If their ratings over the past year are any indication, these beaches will be the perfect destination for a 2015 getaway.

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