There are a number of scenic destinations in the U.S. that ooze Maldivian vibes. From the "Maldives" of Michigan (the gorgeous Torch Lake) to Kentucky's version of the Maldives, which offers beaches and scuba diving , and not to mention Disney's idyllic overwater bungalows in Florida , the country has plenty of pockets of paradise that look like they've been airlifted over from the dreamy Maldivian atolls.

However, Tennessee has a contender, too. Norris Lake, also known as Norris Reservoir, is a 206-mile-long reservoir located in Southeastern Tennessee at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, cradled by forested ridges. It defies expectations of what a mountain lake is like, with 800 miles of pristine shoreline, clear, emerald green waters, and soft sandy beaches. On a bright sunny

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