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10 Beach-Holiday Destinations with the 'X Factor'

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That mid-winter beach holiday is important for many people. In the midst of grey clouds, cold temperatures and the daily grind, an escape to warm sun and fun sounds very appealing. So, book yourself in for a mid-winter break at one of these amazing destinations that offer more than just a beach.

 

An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam


This stretch of beach (top) is endangered, as it is being progressively eaten away by the sea. However, it has small villas dotted along the beach with umbrellas and

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“Bermuda, Bahama, come on, pretty mama...”


The Caribbean has long been famed as an idyllic vacation hotspot, inspiring not only the Beach Boys but the entire world.
It’s a region that never gets old, with more than 30 countries and territories spread across hundreds of islands, each with different cultures, jungles, cities/towns, and sugary sand beaches that vary from powdery white to shades of gray.

I felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude with so much natural beauty constantly surroun

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Best Caribbean Shopping Off the Beaten Path

pic-blog-post-caribbean-shopping-androsia.gif?profile=RESIZE_930xWhy in the world should you settle for all those cheesy malls and resort gift shops, the cruise-terminal complexes and hypercommercialized downtowns clogged with cookie-cutter perfume, watch, and T-shirt shops? If you know where to look, it’s still possible to find unique local products, atmosphere, or both. There are of course various straw markets and crafts centers on various islands, of course, but here are just a few of the other favorites I’ve come across in my years covering the Caribbean

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