The Maldives offers unrivalled 5-star luxury, while Zanzibar provides a much more exciting holiday, at a fraction of the cost. The Maldives and Zanzibar are both idyllic destinations, and this guide will help you make the best choice for your holiday.
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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.
Kimitoön, Finland. Are you looking to find the most peaceful island in the world? Well, Kimitoön may just be the one. This island in the Archipelago Sea is a large coastal island with a rural landscape, typical of southern Finland - it's surrounded by the inner archipelago and outer archipelagos of minor islands.
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