9 Gorgeous Lagoons That Rival Your Favorite Beach

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Hey beach people, we know you love to lay out on the sand and look out toward the waves. But did you know that lagoons can be just as gorgeous as the ocean? These nine international lagoons will make you rethink your ocean-bound getaway. One of them may make for one of your favorite vacations.

1. Comino Lagoon — Malta

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2. Aitutaki Lagoon — Cook Islands

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3. Nanuya Levu — Fiji

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4. Blue Lagoon — Iceland

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5. Lighthouse Reef — Belize

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6. Laguna Colorada — Bolivia

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7. Chuuk Lagoon — Micronesia

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8. Plitvicka Jezera National Park Lagoon — Croatia

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9. Chignik Lagoon — Alaska

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