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While no longer well-kept secrets, the following isles continue to engage with charm and scenery. Read below to see our picks for the most beautiful ...

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Where to Snorkel with Sharks

Forget those old cliches about "shark-infested waters." The reality is that these often-misunderstood creatures pose very little danger to humans, and are ...

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10 Beautiful Black Sand Beaches of the World

They are sexy, silky and mysterious. Some are hidden and hard to find while others are well known and favored by beach lovers. Images of dark, dramatic ...

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Fiji's Top Nature-Friendly Beach Resorts

It would be a shame to mar the view of a perfect, palm-shrouded beach with a high-rise hotel. Fortunately, the developers of some of Fiji's most sought ...

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Best Snorkeling in Moorea

To call Moorea's sparking turquoise water inviting would be an understatement. The island is surrounded by coral fringed lagoons filled with colorful ...

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Fiji or Tahiti?

So you want to escape to a tropical island in the South Pacific. But which one? Tahiti seems amazing, but you've also heard good things about Fiji. To ...

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Sail-Away Adventures in Paradise

Imagine leaving it all behind and setting sail for a tropical island paradise. There, you'd anchor in a remote cove and spend your days swimming over ...

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Wellness and Watersports in the Maldives

For some, a vacation is about relaxing and refreshing. For others, it's about creating memorable experiences. And don't forget the meals and the ...

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Superior Soaks: Amazing Resort Bathtubs in Tropical Garden Settings

Whether it's a cleansing dip after a day of adventures in rainforest and reef, or a relaxing immersion in preparation for a private candlelight dinner on ...

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Outdoor Showers: 15 Top Resorts with Amazing Private Open-air Cascades

There's nothing like standing under the cool, cleansing flow of an outdoor shower set amid natural surroundings. While lathering up in bubbles, you might ...

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Christmas, Island Style

If your idea of a white Christmas involves ivory colored sands, accented by palm tree green and ocean blues, then you need to head for the tropics, where ...

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Taveuni's Most Charming Beachfront Resorts

The Fijian island of Taveuni is the epitome of a tropical paradise. Known as the garden island, it is a land of lush forests and flowers, where waterfalls ...

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Dream Sleeps: Resorts with Water View Bedrooms

Imagine falling asleep to sea breezes and the sound of the surf. Or waking to a sunrise over the water. A select number of resorts around the world have ...

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Best Snorkeling Resorts in the Maldives

There are more than 1,000 islands in the Maldives. Most are small and set within the encircling lagoons of coral atolls. So it's not surprising that there ...

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Where to go in French Polynesia

Tell someone you are off to Tahiti and they will probably be jealous. But only a savvy few will follow up with the question "Which Island?" Tahiti is an ...

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