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    Why Myanmar’s Wa Ale island is an inspiring example of eco-tourism
    Wa Ale isn't trying to be the next Phuket. Instead, the wildlife-rich Asian island wants to show how luxury tourism can go hand in hand with conservation and giving back to the community
    Aerial shot of beautiful blue waters and lush greenery
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    Man and boy smiling on a canoe

    Credit: Tommy Schultz

    Cozy lobby with golden yellow lighting

    Credit: Scott A. Woodward

    Stand up paddle boarding into a cave on blue wats

    Credit: Courtesy of Wa Ale

    Kayaking on a river in a forest

    Credit: Scott A. Woodward

    Smiling children and women looking at a phone

    Credit: Courtesy of Wa Ale

    Collage of people gathered over a dining table and a boat in the water

    Left: Scott A. Woodward; Right: Tommy Schultz

    Baby turtles on a beach

    Credit: Courtesy of Wa Ale

    Scuba diver in the ocean with a school of fish

    Credit: Courtesy of Wa Ale

    Illustration of land animals

    Illustration: Jowie Chan

    Illustration of aquatic animals

    Illustration: Jowie Chan

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