Champagne Beach

Champagne Beach, located on the northeast coast of Espiritu Santo, is a romantic island beach that boats some of the most pristine sand and sparkling, cyan waters in Vanuatu. The jungle that lines the sand gives the beach a sort of rustic beauty that is indicative of this region. The beach gets its name from the fizzing and popping sounds that the water makes due to volcanic gases escaping from underneath the sand. Don't worry, it's completely harmless, and only adds to the novelty of this dreamy beach.

Champagne Beach is known for its scuba diving sites, as Santo boasts a plethora of post-war remains and fascinating coves to explore. Snorkeling is also a popular activity since the waters are hyperbolically clear. Swimming in the sea is the best way to enjoy your day in paradise, and there are showers to wash off afterwards.

The beach is surprisingly uncrowded, giving you relative serenity with your family, although Santo's tourism is just beginning to boom -- book your vacation to Vanuatu before the crowds are sure to begin. The beach locals are quite friendly, always making sure you're enjoying your stay on the island; they sell sarongs, souvenirs, food, and drinks, and have built traditional huts that are scattered around the beach. It's far too easy to fall in love with Champagne Beach and wants to extend your stay. Lucky for you, it's easy to book an island-style bungalow right on the beach for around 3,500 VT (only about 32 USD) per night. Champagne Beach is an island gem that has enough beauty to call for a celebration -- pop the bubbly!