Asia boasts some of the most breathtaking and picturesque beaches in the world, bathed in golden sunlight, kissed by gentle ocean breezes, and graced with soft, powdery sands stretching endlessly.

After considering local prices, accessibility, cuisine and the variety of attractions in each destination – along with traveler feedback – U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Asia.

Here's a look at 12 of the best retirement locations in Asia, listed alphabetically: Bali, Indonesia, enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world.

My Khe Beach in Da Nang is absent from this year's list of Asia's most beautiful beaches as voted by Tripadvisor readers, after ranking sixth last year. No Vietnamese beaches made the list, which was ...