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Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the barrier reef protecting much of the southern coastline, paddle boarding and diving are best off that side, with still waters that are crystal clear thanks to the white sand bottom.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
Then, sail along the world's second-largest barrier reef on a private yacht charter, exploring picture-perfect Caribbean islands and crystal-clear blue water.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the barrier reef protecting much of the southern coastline, paddle boarding and diving are best off that side, with still waters that are crystal clear thanks to the white sand bottom.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
Then, sail along the world's second-largest barrier reef on a private yacht charter, exploring picture-perfect Caribbean islands and crystal-clear blue water.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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