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The imposing Le Morne mountain sits on the edge of the beach.

Peak into paradise: Imposing mountain meets beautiful lagoon

The Lux Le Morne, on the south-western tip of Mauritius, oozes tropical luxury.

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Alter do Chao Beach in the Island of Love in Rio Tapajos, Brazil.

One of the world's best beach towns is 500km from the nearest coast

Located far from the sea in a remote corner of the Amazon jungle, this city ranks among the world's most alluring beach towns.

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Jet ski and surf

In search of a mysterious Bali surf break

He had a dream to surf a legendary surf break and to build a hotel next to it - but first he had to find it.

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Bondi Beach girls ... but can anyone become one?

What it's like to be a Bondi chick for a weekend

Inner-city girl tries out beachside life for a few days. This is how it went.

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The Bird's Nest Villas are the most desirable at Keemala resort on Phuket.

Unforgettable: Phuket's weirdest resort is also wonderful

This resort is slightly weird, slightly kooky and yet refreshingly unforgettable.

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Spend your days in and around the water at Holiday Inn Kandooma.

Finally, an island escape in paradise that's not just for couples

Why travel for beaches when you have some of the best in the world here? Well, there are many reasons.

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Visitors take to the water off Azura Quilalea.

One of the world's most stunning countries is one of the least visited

Despite Mozambique being one of the most stunning countries in the world, it is among the least visited.

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The jungle-clad islands of the Mergui Archipelago lie in a 400-km long, north-south scattering down Myanmar's coast.

Not even on the map: The Asian island gems the world forgot

Biggles and Bond knew of these blissful Myanmar island gems, but precious few others do.

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A deep blue hole at the world famous Azure Window on Gozo island.

Move over, Mykonos: Europe's most beautiful, underrated islands

Skip the crowds and head to these overlooked European islands.

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Beach of Koh Laoliang in Thailand.

The perfect Thai island beach that no one knows about

Not all Thai islands are swamped by Western partygoers.

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The overwater villas at Per Aquum Niyama, Maldives.

Among hundreds of paradise resorts, this one stands out

One resort effortlessly outshines the competition.

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Silhouette of palm trees on the lake.

The beautiful part of Bali tourists haven't heard of

Discover a part of the island that will take you back to a time before tourists invaded.

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