“Wow,” is all I can say. From this angle, we can see the entire length of the island. It seems artificial, and certainly doesn’t look like any other part of Florida. I feel content with this paradise around me, and am completely “blissed out.” I hope the ferry never drops visitors off at this island. I appreciate it so much more knowing how far I had come to make this happen.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE. In Nam Trung Bộ (the South Central Coast) of Vietnam, smiling at the South China Sea is the coastal city of Nha Trang. Given its location, this vibrant metropolis of around 300,000 people is well known for its perfect beaches and various water sports and activities, including as the country’s scuba diving capital. On land, too, it is blessed with stunning mountains and rivers, a backdrop justifying claims that Nha Trang Bay is one of the most beautiful in the world., now a popular stop for jet-setters.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Porto de Galinhas has been unanimously declared Brazil’s best beach for 10 years running. With its incredible combination of a near-equatorial coastal location, natural pools a stone’s throw from the beach and ecological trails all within close proximity to the major state capital of Recife, the quaint fishing village has watched as traces of its sleepy origins fade into yesteryear.

As a tiny group of islands in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is a water-lover’s wonderland, where some people’s idea of a good soak is in the crystalline seawater itself, admiring the underwater marine life through the lens of goggles and with a snorkel. For others, a relaxing dunk means indulging in the creature comforts of luxury travel; they head straight to the Malta spas.