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Beautiful Beaches 2008 - Thailand & Australia

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Maya Beach, Thailand

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Maya Beach / Wikimedia


You may recognize Phi Phi Island from the 2000 Leonardo Di Caprio film The Beach. After being struck by a tsunami in 2004, Phi Phi Island was in shambles, but it is recovering beautifully and regaining its reputation as a secluded paradise. The high cliffs that line the inlet make Maya Beach the perfect spot for peaceful isolated relaxation.

Stay in Phuket and take a day trip to the Phi Phi Islands. The
Amanpuri Hotel offers the same luxurious accommodations as other first-rate hotels in the area, but with a more secluded setting.


Wineglass Bay, Australia

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Wineglass Bay / Tourism Tasmania


Tasmania’s most beautiful attractions. Lush green forest lines the turquoise waters of this Australian paradise. Try a hike up one of the surrounding mountains; a bird’s eye view reveals the picture-perfect shape from which the bay takes its name.

Freycinet Lodge is closest to the beach, but if you want a more unique experience, stay at the Henry Jones Art Hotel. The boutique property was formerly a jam factory.

 


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