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BO’AO YUdAi BEAcH
HAinAn, cHinA
BO’AO YUdAiwAn HOTEL (#dA13) Locals on the island province of Hainan, nicknamed China’s Hawaii, consider Yudai Beach the region’s most precious gem—its name, after all, translates as “jade belt.” This crescent-shaped sliver of white sand snaking between the Wanquan River and the South China Sea is said to be the world’s narrowest and longest stretch of beach separating the
sea from freshwater. Hire a boat to transport you from town
nATAdOLA BEAcH ViTi LEVU, FiJi FiJi PALmS (#0676)
A turquoise sea, pure white sand, palm shade trees: Natadola Beach has it all and has earned a reputation as the greatest treasure of Fiji’s
main island, Viti Levu. The reef
forms a lagoon, providing a haven for swimming, and at low tide you can walk all the way out to the reef. Along the water’s edge, vendors hawk fresh coconuts with straws and saddle horses for you to ride.
BAgA BEAcH gOA, indiA
KARmA ROYAL PALmS (#3594) Part of the long section of sand that makes up the Goan beachfront, Baga offers much more than just umbrellas and shelling. Water sports are huge here—you’ll find everything from parasailing to wakeboarding—and when the sun goes down, the party really gets going. Holidaymakers writhe on the dance floor at the nightclubs along Tito’s Lane. For those looking for a quieter time, Mackie’s Night Bazaar sells sarongs, spices, jewellery and curios every Saturday night.
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