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Palm tree swaying in the breeze on a white sandy beach in front of a bright blue sea, with a curvy girl in a swimsuit standing on the dock.
Girl exploring cobblestone city streets surrounded by pink buildings in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic.
Couple on a road in front of snowy mountains covered with pine trees in Lake Tahoe, California.
Flower-covered balconies in the foreground lining a street, with the yellow and pink tower of Cartagena, Colombia's cathedral rising above.

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