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10 Most Unusual Beaches in the World

10 Most Unusual Beaches
Bird Island Beach, North Carolina (Photo: www.NCBrunswick.com)

No disrespect to gorgeous beaches with powdery white sand, but sometimes the standard-issue paradise starts to feel, well, bland. It’s time to set off for shores with strange hues of sand, alarmingly low-flying aircraft, and hot pools you can dig yourself. From Florida to New Zealand, these 10 picks take you to some peculiar beaches, all worth a visit.

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