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Brazil could put forward a few candidates for the world's best beaches, but on the islands of Fernando de Noronh, you'll definitely find the odd place to find an agreeable strip of sand to plonk your towel, like PIg's Bay.

Lying off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba's beaches are straight out of the glossiest coffee table brochure. Eagle, Mangel Halto, Santo Largo... take your pick

Pig's Bay Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

La Digue, Seychelles

The Seychelles are many people's idea of paradise, attracting honeymooners like Kate and Wills to its tropical wonderland. All its islands, from Bird Island to Praslin, have first-rate beaches, but we've gone for La Digue - Anse Source d'Argent is a newlyweds' dream.