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great for fun and relaxation. They are favoured mostly by
people living in inland areas away from the sea.

1. Beaches – The meeting point of land with the ocean offers a

great tourist attraction. Waves hitting the shores of sandy

beaches are great for all kinds of tourists. In addition, new

beach activities like parasailing, beach biking, etc., also

attract tourists immensely.

2. Island – A land in the middle of the sea or ocean on all its sides

is an island. Tourists are taken mainly by boat from the mainland

to explore these islands. Islands standing in between a river are

called riverine islands.

3. Mangroves – It offers a panoramic view amidst the confluence of

a river with the sea/ocean. Example: Sundarbans of India.

 Inland Destinations – Travel away from the coast is an

inland destination. A variety of sub-classifications can come

in under like:

Based on the type of region:

1. Hill stations – Offering a surreal view from an altitude, all

mountains and hills are great tourist destinations.

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