8 Best Nautical Tourism Destinations In The World

1. The Greek Islands, Greece

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2. The Maldives

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3. Croatian Coast, Adriatic Sea

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4. French Riviera, France

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5. Whitsunday Islands, Australia

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6. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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7. The Amalfi Coast, Italy

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8. Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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