It concludes at Paleohora - a small town that has preserved its laid-back character, despite being the jumping-off point for popular Elafonisi Beach on Crete's southwestern tip.

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If you are collecting capitals stop off at Brisbane, but most continue to tropical Cairns, a jumping-off point for cruising the Great Barrier Reef, the coral-jewelled necklace that makes the most stunning adornment to this coast.

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In addition to its historical appeal, Pangani is a convenient jumping-off point for many other nearby attractions.

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