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The world’s most idyllic beaches - from the black sands of Iceland to Costa Rica's inspiring coast
There’s something incredibly calming about walking along a deserted beach, be it a tropical paradise backed by swaying palms, or a typically British pebble beach with the angry sound of ocean waves in the background. Beaches and the ocean can hypnotise and …