Imagine standing alone on an untouched beach, where your footprints are the only marks in the sand, or discovering ancient ...

As for the most cheery beach in Asia? That's Sri Lanka's Mirissa Beach, clocking in at No. 24. We can certainly see why folks are all smiles on this beach just two hours south of Colombo.

Bentota Beach is the definition of a dream-golden sand, swaying palms, and barely any crowds. Unlike Sri Lanka's busier coastal spots, this stretch of coastline is blissfully quiet, so you'll ...