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Banyan Tree Mayakoba- Playa del Carmen, MX
Years ago, I watched a golf tournament played on an unbelievably beautiful course. The fairways were surrounded by dense jungle, flanked by a network of mangrove canals. I immediately vowed to visit one day, to wind through the wild waterways in an impossibly quaint little boat emblazoned with Mayakoba on the back. That day arrived in 2024.
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Thunder Cove Beach- Darnley, PE
Although Thunder Cove’s famous Teacup Rock was lost to Fiona in 2022, it is still a remarkably beautiful beach. Here, striking red sandstone cliffs and caves create a surreal Martian landscape that just begs to be photographed.
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Inverness Beach- Inverness, NS
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The Markland Coastal Beach Cottages- Dingwall, NS
In the best possible way, The Markland reminds me of summer camp. Located on an impossible beautiful piece of land, overlooking the Cabot Strait, the hotel features rustic cabins, a large grassy lawn and views for days.
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HTO Beach & Park- Toronto, ON
Located on the banks of Lake Ontario, you'd expect Toronto to have an exciting waterfront. Until recently, you'd have been fairly disappointed, unless you like creepy abandoned factories.