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Beach Holidays in South Asia

My fantasy island

The Travel team relive their best beach moments.

Maldives

Stars of the south

In a country of dazzling beaches and crystal clear waters, Ute Junker discovers two very different resorts exploring new frontiers of luxury.

Andaman Islands

Paradise in waiting

With their swimming elephants, coral reefs and world-class beaches, the Andaman Islands are a holiday paradise in waiting, writes Ben Stubbs.

Maldives

Castaway with laundry service

Underwater and overwater, Fiona McGill samples new expressions of simplified luxury in the Maldives.

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