This list was updated to include some more magical places that look like heaven but which are only a plane ride away.

While the world waits for science to reach the stage where it can take snapshots of heaven, these places offer the ethereal beauty of paradise right on earth.

Which place on earth is like heaven?

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The beautiful coast, with shores of fine white sand, surrounds each of the islands of the archipelago and effortlessly attracts visitors who desire a taste of paradise.

The bazaruto archipelago is a group of 5 idyllic islands off the coast of mozambique, and one of the best paradise holiday destinations.

For others, it could mean lush rainforest or dramatic rocky mountain ranges.

The quest to locate paradise—a word used by the ancient medians and persians to mean a walled enclosure, by the early hebrews to mean an orchard, and by the greeks and romans in egypt to mean a.

It’s a quintessential tropical island characterized by sugary sands.

For some, the best paradise places in the world are sandy beaches and palm trees.

The best beaches are located at punta cana, where most of the resorts and hotels are concentrated.

Mauritius is a veritable paradise island that conjures up a sense of serenity like few other places on earth.

Photo by redcharlie | @redcharlie1 on unsplash.

We have a feeling you won’t need too much convincing.

That’s a matter of opinion!

Get ready to embark on a virtual journey to these heavenly locations.

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