You will find Moloka'i's best beaches on the west end.

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Further south again, South Goa lays claim to the very best of the state's beaches, a slower pace both of life and of tourism development, and a heady combination of emerald paddy fields, white sands beaches and warm, azure waters.

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"In addition to its unique culture, Jamaica has some of the world's best coffee plantations, world-class reefs, and tropical beaches, " says BBC Travel.

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