Skip Snowfall And Explore These 8 Beach Destinations In The World This Winter

1. Maldives

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2. Phuket, Thailand

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3. Maui, Hawaii

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4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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5. Goa, India

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6. Gold Coast, Australia

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7. Zanzibar, Tanzania

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8. Tulum, Mexico

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