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One of the most unique destinations in the world (its highest point is 7.9 feet above sea level, making it the world’s lowest and flattest nation), this string of 1,192 coral islands southwest of Sri Lanka is as pristine as it is beautiful. Most of Maldives' islands are less than half a mile square, … more many take just minutes to walk around, and you can often swim from island to island through the warm, clean, cobalt-colored sea. Indeed, this is a prime destination for scuba divers, but foodies, spa goers, and sun worshipers alike have also discovered this exclusive Eden. Expect to spend most of your trip being pampered at your own self-contained resort paradise, where most of these activities can be arranged.
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