With stunning views of the smashing Pacific Ocean from almost every window, the freshly refurbished house makes the most of its most important asset. The sizable decks are perfect for taking in another California sunset or watching surfers catch waves at the nearby Surfrider Beach.

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Couples on honeymoon seeking privacy and thrill-seekers planning scuba diving and snorkeling excursions both like visiting the island nation of the Maldives. Visitors looking for a little R&R can unwind at one of the island spas, and everyone should spend at least one day touring Malé, the capital of the Maldives. The hotels in this area are equally amazing, ranging from overwater bungalows to underwater hotels to breathtaking resorts. There are no direct flights from the United States, so getting there and staying there involves perseverance as well as a lot of money. The Maldives are about as remote as it gets; they are situated between the Arabian and Laccadive seas, about 500 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. But that’s just one more thing that makes them so remote.

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