by PETER GREENBERG

Like many of you, I’ve always been drawn to the beach. There are so many great spots all over the world. Here are a few of my favorites.

Hapuna Beach. This beautiful half-mile-long stretch of white sand on the Big Island is ideal for swimming and boogie boarding and a popular jumping-off spot for diving or snorkeling, especially with a pod of manta rays that live off the coast here. If you visit in the early months of the year, you may catch sight of migrating humpback whales.

In search of the ultimate sugar rush? Check out the Manuela Malasada food truck for malasadas (filled Portuguese-style doughnuts).