37 Surreal Places to See the Clearest, Bluest Water on Earth
There's nothing more tantalizing than seeing a body of clear, blue water, and some of the most impressive places to get your fill (pun intended) are so stunning you won't believe they're real. But seriously, these hot spots are otherworldly. No need to book an international flight to take a peek at these surreal watery wonders, we've rounded up the best shots for your viewing pleasure. (Although you may want to fly to your favorites after you see them!) Check out the most incredible oceans and lakes that you can visit and dive right into — they're calling your name!
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Sua Trench, Samoa
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Cayo Coco, Cuba
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Bodrum, Turkey
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Peyto Lake, Canada
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Wakatobi, Indonesia
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Kauai, HI
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Jiuzhaigou Valley, China
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Rio Sucuri, Brazil
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Calanque de Sormiou, France
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Crater Lake, OR
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Fiji
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Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
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Nylon Pool, Tobago
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Barbados
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St. George's Island, Bermuda
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Cebu, Philippines
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Hvar, Croatia
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Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Pig Beach, The Bahamas
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Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Anguilla
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Tahiti, French Polynesia
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Saint Lucia
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Koh Hong Island, Thailand
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Musha Cay, Bahamas
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Corfu, Greece
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Cala Azzurra, Sicily, Italy
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Hyams Beach, Australia
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Algarve, Portugal
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Five-Flower Lake, China
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Cala Macarelleta, Spain
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Panari Island, Okinawa, Japan
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The Maldives
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Pupu Springs, New Zealand
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