Being bikini-clad on a beach is very often part of Alessandra Ambrosio‘s job and one of her favorite ways to wind down outside of work (she heavily uses the hashtag #foreveronvacation), so it’s safe to say the model is a trusted source on where in the world to go for the best surf and sand.
BONDI BEACH
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
- In September 2014, Alessandra posed for a perfect pic at Bondi, one of Australia’s most popular beaches.
- Pairing a lifeguard jacket with stiletto boots, the model made the most of a gray day here in April 2014.
BOULEVARD DE LA CROISETTE
Cannes
France
- Mademoiselle Ambrosio posted a scenic snap of the Mediterranean Sea waters along this main road in Cannes, France when she was staying close by in May 2014 for Cannes Film Festival festivities.
COLOMBIER BEACH
St. Barthelemy
- Work or play, the Victoria’s Secret angel says this spot is “one swim away from paradise” — she even made like a mermaid in October 2014.
ELIA BEACH
Mykonos, Greece
- Alessandra checked in to Elia Beach during a sunny day and “starry night” in August 2015.
MALIBU BEACH
Malibu, CA
USA
- A self proclaimed “beach girl,” Alessandra spends a lot of time at Malibu Beach, be it for paddle boarding, taking a stroll on the sand, or “pickin’ up good vibration” in a view of the nearby pier.
MIAMI BEACH
Miami, FL
USA
- “Another day at the office” is what Alessandra said about her January 2014 time taking calls and emails from her lounge chair at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
PRAIYA BRAVA
Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina
Brazil
- This beach served as her workout site in July 2014.
- On a gorgeous Monday in June 2014, Alessandra declared she’s a “toes in the sand kinda girl” while admiring her beachy “backyard.”
- A January 2014 sunset here made the model believe “heaven is a place on Earth.”
- Taking a “last dive” and flashing double peace signs, Ms. Ambrosio performed her “New Year ritual” in these waters on December 31, 2013.
PRAIYA DE CACHOEIRA DO BOM JESUS
Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina
Brazil
- Being from Brazil, where the Summer season is December through February, Alessandra captured a pic of the “Summer rain” in January 2014.
PUNTA MITA
Riviera Nayarit
Mexico
- “Walking in paradise” while wearing a wide-brimmed hat was the model’s definition of a Sunday Funday in June 2014.
- With arms wide open, the bathing beauty invited everyone to “vamos a la playa” during a May 2014 stay at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.
- This Mexican beach provided a serene backdrop to Alessandra’s outdoor yoga practice in May 2014.
RIO
Brazil
- While there for the World Cup in July 2014, the gorgeous native showed her national pride by writing her country’s name in the sand and writing, “I am Brazilian, with great pride, with love.”
SANTA MONICA STATE BEACH
1116 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
USA
- What are the ingredients for a “perfect day at the beach?” Rollerblading, sun, sand, and ocean, according to Ms. Ambrosio, who practically had the beach to herself and a great view of the pier in April 2014.
WAIKIKI BEACH
Honolulu, Hawaii
USA
- Alessandra and her “mini me” daughter Anja wore matching bikinis to hang ten on this Oahu beach in August 2014 — also during this trip, the model tucked a Tahitian Gardenia flower behind her left ear, a traditional decoration signifying that she is married, engaged, or otherwise taken.
WAILEA BEACH
Aloha Pualani
15 Wailana Place
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753
USA
- Island life for Alessandra and daughter Anja in August 2014 included tandem paddle boarding in bikinis and living by the mantra, “put your hands up in the air like u just don’t care.”