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Beach Goals
With thousands of beautiful beaches around the world, choosing the top 20 is an almost Herculean task. After much consideration, the following beaches were chosen as standouts in their category. To achieve a well-rounded selection, you'll find iconic favorites, surf destinations, pink stretches, protected areas, isolated islands, sandbars and more. The common denominator? All 20 are bound to inspire your next vacation.
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