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Hua Hin, Thailand
Like much of the sea pine-dotted coast within a few hours of Bangkok, Hua Hin started out as a little-known village where the only commuting involved the local fishermen sailing to and fro.
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Sri Lanka
After the devastating tsunami, a multimillion-dollar recovery effort has helped propel Sri Lanka's south-coast beach scene back into action.
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Esperance, Australia
A 90-minute flight from Perth, Esperance is the last of Australia's unspoiled beaches and a haven for resort-weary travelers seeking a genuine brush with nature.
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Great Oyster Bay, Tasmania
The east coast of Tasmania has been a well-kept Aussie secret for some time -- and for good reason. Thanks to sheltering hills and warm offshore currents, it's the antipodean alternative to the Mediterranean, with one of the country's best year-round climates.
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Dominican Republic
How do you know when a destination hasn't been trammeled by Americans? When it's a challenge to find locals who speak English. Such is the charm of the Dominican Republic.
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St. Lucia
For years, St. Lucia has been that charming out-of-the-way Caribbean island. It won't stay unspoiled for long.
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Azores, Portugal
The Azores' easy access from Europe and the United States has recently brought an influx of luxury hotels.
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Antíparos, Greece
Visits to this Greek island by celebrities such as Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston (pre-breakup) are a sure sign that this haven off the coast of Páros will be the next of the Cyclades to hit the big time.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
This Indian Ocean island, 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast, is renowned for its historic 19th-century Stone Town and beautiful beaches.
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