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Would You Rather: Beach & Island Life Edition

Author
Natalie Brouwer, Sofia Wardell
Published
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://the-travel-brats.simplecast.com/episodes/would-you-rather-beach-island-life-edition-R6iCy0V7

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece vs. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bali: Island-Hopping or Beach Bumming?

๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ We both said: GREECE!

Weโ€™re all about island-hopping vibes โ€” think Santorini sunsets, Mykonos parties, and quiet gems like Zakynthos and Milos. Want the best cruise recs? We gotchu:

๐Ÿ”— Celebrity Cruises โ€“ Greek Island Routes
๐Ÿ”— Celestyal Cruises โ€“ Authentic Greek Vibes
๐Ÿ”— Windstar Cruises โ€“ Yacht-Style Romance
๐Ÿ”— Seabourn โ€“ Ultra Luxe & Culture

But hey, Bali isnโ€™t just chillinโ€™ in the corner. Itโ€™s got major surf, stunning cliffside beaches, and killer snorkeling. If youโ€™re chasing waves and epic sunsets, donโ€™t miss:

๐ŸŒŠ Uluwatu Beach โ€“ Surf & Views
๐ŸŒ… Seminyak โ€“ Trendy Vibes & Nightlife
๐Ÿ  Amed Beach โ€“ Shipwreck Snorkeling

๐ŸŒ• Full Moon in Thailand or ๐Ÿ”ฅ Bonfire in Hawaii?

Sof said: Hawaii. All the way.
Natalie: Team Thailand, baby!

What even is a Full Moon Party? Only the wildest all-night beach rave ever, hosted in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Think neon paint, fire dancers, insane DJ sets, and thousands of people from around the world.

๐Ÿ•บ Guide to the Full Moon Party
๐Ÿ“ Where it Happens โ€“ Haad Rin Beach

Prefer something chill and soul-soothing? Picture this: Hawaiian beach bonfire, ukulele music, and stargazing with friends. Yeah, weโ€™re down for that too.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Top Bonfire Spots in Hawaii

๐Ÿ„โ€โ™€๏ธ Learn to Surf in Costa Rica or Paddleboard in the Maldives?

BOTH sound dreamy. But weโ€™re currently obsessed with the Maldives ๐Ÿ๏ธ and those overwater bungalows. Our bucket list is growing fastโ€ฆ

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Soneva Fushi โ€“ Eco-Luxe & Stargazing
๐Ÿ’‘ Anantara Veli โ€“ Adults Only Romance
๐ŸŒ… Vakkaru Maldives โ€“ Snorkel + Spa Goals

But donโ€™t sleep on Costa Rica, especially if youโ€™re a surfer girl (or guy). Check out:

๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ Tamarindo โ€“ Great for Beginners
๐ŸŒด Santa Teresa โ€“ Laid-back Surf Town
๐ŸŒŠ Witchโ€™s Rock โ€“ Epic Waves & Adventure

๐Ÿฅฅ Chill in the Caribbean or ๐Ÿชฉ Party in Ibiza?

This was a toss-up!
Sof: Ibiza, duh.
Natalie: Pass me a coconut on the beach.

โœจ Top Clubs in Ibiza:
๐Ÿ”— Hรฏ Ibiza
๐Ÿ”— Ushuaรฏa
๐Ÿ”— DC-10
๐Ÿ”— Pacha
๐Ÿ”— O Beach

๐Ÿ’– Best Caribbean Beaches to Relax:
๐Ÿš Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
๐ŸŒธ Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas
๐Ÿ๏ธ Shoal Bay, Anguilla
๐Ÿข Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Live on a Sailboat in the Bahamas or Beachfront in Tulum?

This one had us split.
Sof: Sailboat ALL the way. (Tulumโ€™s gotten a little sketchy lately.)
Natalie: Tulum, please! (Lived on a boat already โ€” been there, done that!)

๐Ÿ›ฅ Bahamas Island-Hopping Musts:
๐Ÿท Exumas โ€“ Swim with Pigs
๐Ÿ  Andros โ€“ Best Diving in the Bahamas
๐ŸŽจ Harbour Island โ€“ Pink Sands & Chic Vibes

๐ŸŒฎ Tulum Perks (and Precautions):
๐Ÿ“ Tulum Travel Safety Tips
๐ŸŒด Top Beachfront Hotels in Tulum
๐Ÿ›บ Navigating Tulumโ€™s Party Scene

๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop Us a Comment!

Which destination would you pick? Greece or Bali? Surf or spa? Coconut chill or Ibiza rave?
DM us @thetravelbrats or leave a comment below! We want to hear all about your dream vacay vibes ๐Ÿ’Œ

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Catch ya next week for Episode 3! Until thenโ€ฆ keep traveling like a brat ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’„โœˆ๏ธ

โ€” Sof & Natalie ๐Ÿ’‹
The Travel Brats

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