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Some eagerly wait for winter with dreams of skiing, snow and mountain scenery, while others prefer to escape the cold with a break in warmer climes. A swimsuit will be more use than a ski suit in these eight destinations, where water temperatures are at their highest in the world at this time of year. Below are the 8 best destinations for a beach vacation:MaldivesThis archipelago is a top destination for honeymooners. Its string of atolls is located in the Indian Ocean, over 400km from the Indian coast.The climate is ideal for dips in the sea at all times of year. Close to the equator, the sea temperature in the Maldives rarely drops below 27°C. Conditions are ideal for snorkelling and admiring the marine fauna.Goa, IndiaThis former hippie hangout has become a landmark destination for lovers of postcard-perfect landscapes. Think long, white sandy beaches lined with palm trees.Stretching 100km long and 50km wide, the state of Goa is located on the southwest coast of India.Houses near the beach are adorned with blue and white azulejo tiles ? a relic from the region’s past, as Goa was under Portuguese control until 1961.December sea temperatures are the stuff of dreams, reaching up to 30°C. They tend to be around 28°C at the beginni...