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Looking for some of the best virtual world locations? Editors' Picks features fun and beautiful destinations handpicked by our Editorial team. Editors' Picks are rotated every few weeks so check back for fresh content!

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Beaches

Borkum

Borkum is a photogenic island and a great place to hang out with many hideaways. Explore and dance with someone special or take a walk on the beach by yourself listening to music or enjoying the beautiful people and views.

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Nature & Parks

Luminara

Luminara is a space created with care, where every detail holds a deeper meaning if you’re open to it. You’ll find mirrors, keys, and other interactive elements designed to spark reflection; alongside peaceful surroundings meant to calm the mind. Whether you uncover deeper insights or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, may your time here feel meaningful in its own way.

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Games

Shiro X

Welcome to Shiro X, a friendly community where you can come and hang out, have some fun with nice board games, get to know new people, and make new friends. It's all at SHIRO X!

Kaleidoscope - Monarch Education Project

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Photogenic Spots

Kaleidoscope - Monarch Education Project

Kaleidoscope, a Monarch Education Project, brought to you by MORPH Productions and SPARK Project, is an experience for the mind, heart, and soul. Follow the nature hike to learn about the importance of this beautiful butterfly and experience the breathtaking views of the monarch wintering grounds. Immerse in the butterfly experience while cuddling your beloved.

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Photogenic Spots

Mokambo

Mokambo is where Africa is celebrated through its culture, traditions, music, dance, fashion, art, gastronomy, beauty, wellness, decor, and landscape. It is full of vibrant colors and tones, energy, and vibe. It's a place to hang out, relax, and enjoy at any time.

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Photogenic Spots

CLAW

CLAW is an immersive PBR-enabled environment for socializing, gaming, and capturing memorable photos.

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Spirituality & Belief

The Goshuin Project

The Goshuin Project is an initiative that allows you to collect virtual stamps from Japanese shrines and temples across Second Life. Begin your adventure at The Goshuin Project Office in Warbunton, click the laptop on the table to visit the website, acquire your complimentary stamp book from the marketplace, and explore the rich tapestry of these virtual wonders! Learn more at goshuinproject.wixsite.com/home/whats-goshuin-event

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Art

VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE

Established in 2013, Visionaire Institute is the brainchild of WrenNoir Cerise and Nariko Okawa. Students of the Visionaire Institute enjoy an intimate, collaborative classroom where they can learn the technical aspects needed to best express their creative vision. It aims to teach students how to ‘see’ what works and doesn’t work in an image. The lessons are intense and make students fully flesh out who they are as photographers. Everyone has a skill in something and at Visionaire Institute they help you find it, refine it, augment it, and use it to the utmost.

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Games

MadPea Unlimited

MadPea Unlimited Season 1: Discovery is free for all Second Life players. Visit the MadPea Unlimited region to unlock 10 immersive games, including the new thrilling crime story, The Naughty List Murders. This season also includes weekly product drops, exclusive MadCat Collectibles, and an all-new grid-wide quest coming soon.

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Romance

Sweet Surrender

Sweet Surrender is a dreamy, romantic haven where love fills the air. It’s a place designed for intimate moments and magical connections. Soft lanterns cast a warm glow over cozy nooks perfect for cuddling, while a charming dance floor invites couples to sway under a canopy of twinkling stars. The gentle melodies of live acoustic music float through the night, creating an enchanting atmosphere where every glance, touch, and step feels like poetry in motion. Sweet Surrender is where hearts meet, and memories linger forever.

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Nature & Parks

What the Buzz Bee & Pollinator Reserve

Imagine a world without colorful flowers or the tasty fruits and veggies we enjoy daily. This could be our reality without the crucial work of pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. Visit What the Buzz Bee & Pollinator Preserve to explore and learn more. You are welcome to also share your photos and pollinator experiences with their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/whatthebuzz

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Pets & Animals

Love Valley Equestrian

Love Valley Equestrian is a beautiful destination in a spring garden setup with a growing community based around horseback riding. What you can find here is several courses to choose from - from jumping to barrel race and a separate cross-country trail. But most of all the environment gives you a good relaxed feeling. Does your horse need a rest? No problem, while your horse is taking a break to cool down you can play bowling or just get a coffee or other drink and chat with other horse lovers.

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Nature & Parks

After The Rain

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of After the Rain, a place of tranquility and beauty. Discover a quaint little town, a charming harbor, and welcoming homes. Stroll along trails that wind past picturesque farms and peaceful rest areas. Whether you're looking for a place to relax, explore, or simply admire the view, After the Rain is the ideal retreat. Every nook and cranny is designed to offer you an immersive and soothing experience, away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Let yourself be swept away by the magic of After the Rain; here every visit is a new adventure.

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Adventure & Fantasy

Atlantis Emerged

Atlantis Emerged is a fantasy destination across two interconnected regions. Visitors can enjoy roleplay, photo opportunities, hidden spots, and lively parties. Free rentals for new residents, rezzable vehicles, and music events add to the immersive experience. Create your story and explore the wonders of Atlantis Emerged.

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Role-playing Communities

Aluveaux Technologies - Foxtown

Foxtown is a settlement created by Aluveaux Technologies, located in Northern Heterocera Atoll of Second Life Mainland. This place has evolved over a decade into its current shape. Lots of environmental storytelling is present in its stunning high-quality visuals, utilising all the latest technologies Second Life has to offer, such as PBR Materials, HDR lighting, and high-quality sky that is driven by scripts. Along with the breathtaking visuals and sounds, the place is given life with SL’s Combat2 features and the optional [:AT:] HASS combat meter, giving a game-like feel, with capturable team-based respawn points, NPC combatants that learn tactics over time, team-based PVE and PVP combat, and more!

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Winter Attractions

SLympics Games Headquarters

The headquarters of the SLympic Games Championships, where amateur athletes from across the grid can find information and sign up to compete in events organized by the SLympic Committee in collaboration with leaders in the sporting community. The Winter Games will start in February 2025, join the fun!

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Games

Travelers Station

Travelers Station encourages travel across Second Life and transforms your exploration into a game-like experience. It is located on Route 8B in Satori and connects you everywhere. Curated destinations and vehicles and horses are provided for your convenience. Divers Station and Travelers Park are also located here. Stay curious and enjoy your travels.

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Photogenic Spots

Cherry Blossom Cove

When cherry blossoms are in the spotlight to create a cozy atmosphere where you could stay for hours. Come and discover this comforting bubble, surrounded by these pretty pink trees. Hang out with your friends, take pictures, and enjoy it.

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Music

Whiskey Road

Whiskey Road is a live music bar where the stage is set, the drinks are poured, and the music takes center stage. Immerse yourself in an authentic live music experience.

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Art

Dreamworld by Cica Ghost

''Love is what dreams are made of!'' - Paulo Coelho

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Destinations

Borkum

Luminara

Shiro X

Kaleidoscope - Monarch Education Project

Mokambo

CLAW

The Goshuin Project

VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE

MadPea Unlimited

Sweet Surrender

What the Buzz Bee & Pollinator Reserve

Love Valley Equestrian

After The Rain

Atlantis Emerged

Aluveaux Technologies - Foxtown

SLympics Games Headquarters

Travelers Station

Cherry Blossom Cove

Whiskey Road

Dreamworld by Cica Ghost

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Borkum

Luminara

Shiro X

Kaleidoscope - Monarch Education Project

Mokambo

CLAW

The Goshuin Project

VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE

MadPea Unlimited

Sweet Surrender

What the Buzz Bee & Pollinator Reserve

Love Valley Equestrian

After The Rain

Atlantis Emerged

Aluveaux Technologies - Foxtown

SLympics Games Headquarters

Travelers Station

Cherry Blossom Cove

Whiskey Road

Dreamworld by Cica Ghost

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