The eight-suite Pousada Maravilha sits on the sand just steps from Bahia do Sueste and a snorkeling spot that is as popular with visitors as it is with the local species of giant sea turtle.

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Most accommodation in Macau is geared towards providing instant access to the casino floor, but visitors looking to get away from the hustle of the strip can stay in the Pousada de Sao Tiago, a 17th-century fortress that was originally built to defend Macau against local pirates.

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