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Hidden gem of China... just a 3-hour flight from S'pore
You want blue waters and miles of sandy beaches. So where should you go for your beach holiday? Bali, Phuket, Hawaii? How about Hainan Island in China? -TNP
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Not just for the divers
Tioman island offers more than good dive spots - it is packed with plenty of activities both in and out of the water. And getting there has just gotten easier. -AsiaOne
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Irasshaimase!
Welcome to the colourful festivals, dance parades and sandy beaches in Japan's southern islands, where history and culture come alive. -SPU
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Fun on the Great Barrier Reef
Frolic in the sun and sea on the islands of this World Heritage site where beachgoers enjoy the wonders of nature. -SPU
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Harder the journey, sweeter the destination
It may take multiple transfers to reach Boracay island in Philippines, but it's a haven for beach lovers who want to get away from it all just for the sun and surf. -SPU
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Sun, sand, sea and an island for everyone
25 beautiful islands you can stay on at the Great Barrier Reef - which one suits you best? -AsiaOne
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Nature's pride
To be in Seychelles, where land and sea coexist so distinctly and harmoniously, is to be at one with nature. -BT
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An island getaway like in postcards, but affordable
The island paradise of Boracay is small and not that easy to get to, but it boasts one of the best beaches in the world. Plus, it's an affordable holiday in these lean times. -TNP
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New wave
Before arrival of the Westerners, Hainan Island was mostly pioneered by Japanese tourists who surf. -China Daily, ANN
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Mola mola hunting in Bali
Dive at Crystal Bay and Tugu and check out the rare Mola mola and feast your eyes on these vibrant corals. -The Star
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Why Atiu?
There are 552 good reasons for visiting Atiu, a Makatea Island in the Cooks Group, northeast of Rarotonga. This is far too many to innumerate, but we'll try. -ST
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Beached
Travellers in search of the ultimate sun-and-sand holiday would be more than happy to be marooned in the Maldives. -BT
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A liberating feeling
Veils are being swapped for bikinis on Egypt's women-only beaches. -AFP
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Locals flock to beaches, mountains
"There are plenty of picturesque spots and fresh air in South Korea." -ST
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Curry, chutneys in island paradise
The archipelago is more than just sun, sea and sand. It also has food, interesting colonial history and native flora and fauna. -ST
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Come, explore 'lncredible India'
All you can find: from cool retreats, to heritage sites to health tourism. -China Daily
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This is Batam?
With powdery sand, baby blue sea and a toddler lost in play, Meluar Beach is a little piece of paradise. -ST
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Beach and food hot spots
Sunny Terengganu, just a short hour's flight from Kuala Lumpur, boasts the longest sandy coastline in Malaysia. -TNP
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