Way out in the Bay of Bengal, Havelock Island's Radhanagar is a two-kilometre arc of white sand backed by rainforest rather than resorts — development remains mercifully sparse. The swimming is superb, the sunsets cinematic, and the island's dive sites are among Asia's best. Getting there involves a flight to Port Blair and a ferry, which is precisely why it still feels secret. Visit November to April.
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