Last month we announced our first ever Instagram contest. We asked readers to submit incredible pictures of spectacular views around the world with the hashtag #BIbestviews.
Because we received so many entries, we decided to break down the winners into different categories.
Here, we present the winners in the beach category. These Instagrams make us want to throw on our suits, grab a towel, and dive in.
Didn't submit a beach view? Not to worry, we'll be releasing more categories in the next week, so keep an eye out. Congratulations to all the winners — and thanks for your submissions!
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First stop is the Sivota beach, located in the upper west corner of Greece, captured by @jim.georgoulis.
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@trentniino took a hike to Lanikai beach on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
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@alijardine captured a beautiful sunset in Oahu, Hawaii.
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