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Ocean pool villa suite at Krabey Six Senses.

Luxury in paradise: Cambodia's new private tropical island resort

This resort's Khmer-inspired herbal steam tent is just one way to awaken your senses.

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Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio's famous coastline.

The place first-time visitors to Rio should definitely visit

Visiting Rio and not seeing Copacabana beach is like skipping the Opera House on a first visit to Sydney

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The great diving spot that's only a few hours from Australia

It's otherworldly – the sort of place a Bond villain might utilise as a secret lair. Except that this secret is one worth telling.

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The beach club at Masseria Torre Coccaro, Italy.

Ten of the best beach clubs to visit

A good time is a shore thing at these oceanfront hotspots.

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The idyllic Greek island villa for a low-key holiday

There's not much to do in our bougainvillea-framed villa, a stone's throw from a private beach.

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The other side of India's coastal paradise

India's hippy Goa hides a number of boutique luxury stays and hip places to shop.

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A beachside bure at Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji.

No kids allowed: Island life in luxury adults-only resort

Fiji's bure magic allows you to leave life's nagging worries way behind.

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Adults-only haven: Hotel Wailea.

Hawaii's luxury oasis for adults-only

Travel bibles rate this luxury adults-only resort among the world's best.

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The resort has undergone a glamorous multimillion dollar revamp.

Hayman Island resort's glamorous multimillion dollar revamp

Two years on from Cyclone Debbie, Hayman is back after a multimillion dollar refurbishment.

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Casa Marina Key West used to call its private beach 'Kokomo Beach' after the 1988 song by The Beach Boys.

Aruba? Jamaica? 30 years on, no one knows where 'Kokomo' actually is

You know the catchy, relaxing lyrics: "Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo," goes the 1988 hit by The Beach Boys.

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Fiji was recently named the world's happiest, most hopeful country.

Closer than Bali: Why we're flocking to 'the world's happiest country'

A flurry of new upmarket hotel and resort openings, new roads and a renewed spirit of optimism make this destination hard to beat.

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The W Maldives resort includes 77 villas, 50 over-water and 27 by the beach.

The Maldives's new dining experience

The famed chefs from Three Blue Ducks create an eating experience in paradise.

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