T + L: "The Best Beaches In Hawaii"

Above, early morning surfers at Waikiki Beach. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yes, I know it's February, but the months will zoom by pretty fast and before you know it, it will be vacation season.

If you are contemplating a vacation in Hawaii, Travel + Leisure has an article on "The Best Beaches In Hawaii" along with a slideshow of them.

They begin with:

One of the many reasons we love Hawaii—aside from an incredible mai tai, fresh seafood, and laid-back surf culture—is that it can easily lay claim to having the most beautiful beaches in the world. Why is that? For starters, they come in every size, shape, and color there: wide, calm expanses that are perfect for families and little ones who just want to dip their toes in the Pacific; tiny, secluded coves where honeymooning couples can get away from the crowds; and red, white, black, and green sandy stretches that provide the ultimate photo-op for Instagram. Best of all, you can access every single one of them, since all of Hawaii’s beaches are public.

To read more, go here.