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Dotted off the west coast of Africa, the 10 islands of Cape Verde rarely see rain and enjoy temperatures hovering between 25°C and 35°C. These volcanic islands off the coast of Senegal were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th.

Until just a few years ago, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was just explored by some handful of coconut harvesters, local anglers and seabirds. Now it has turned out to be a darling of millions of visitors, particularly, celebrities. Dotted with...