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PHOTOS: The World's Sexiest Beaches

Everyone's seeking a little personal oasis to escape the throes of summer, so why not choose a beach? The question then becomes, which one?

We've already shown you 50 of the best beaches to kick off your summer and escape those hot temperatures, but sometimes you need a little additional .. .scenery to complement the sand and surf.

Luckily, the folks over at the travel site Travelzoo have done all the hard work for you by compiling a list of the world's 10 sexiest beaches. Some notorious locales, like Saint-Tropez, France — the birthplace of the modern-day bikini, Vogue notes — easily crack the top 10 the list. Other naturals, like Venice Beach, California, with its perpetual state of flex, also make the list.

Others, however, are off the beaten path. Countries that don't exactly scream "summer getaway," like Kenya and Thailand, also sport beaches that make the top 10.

So click through the slideshow above to find out where you can find the sexiest beach in the world.