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It is an island experience like no other: Rent a convertible (let’s say a red one),... |
If you count every small, uninhabited cay, there are some 50 islands in the USVI,... |
Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke…the names beckon from well-worn sailing... |
You don’t have to be certified to visit the Caymans…but from the number of scuba... |
With 700 or so islands to choose from, it’s not hard to find the exact tropical... |
First things first: There is no island of Fiji. Instead, Fiji is an island nation... |
Hawaii is the most remote island chain in the world, over 2,000 miles from the nearest... |
 Greece The island of Corfu is located just off the West coast of Greece. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. Corfu is very green compared to other Greek islands: hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which is dominated by over 2 million olive trees. These olive trees on Corfu are the main cultivation, although Corfu's tourism now provides the most income.
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An 80 acre island that once had it's own king, navy, and airline!
Tintamare Island, often known locally as "Flat Island", seemingly has had three periods of at least transitory activity. The first was in the 18th century when, after the French had retrieved it from the English, who had held it for some 40years. It had approximately 150 inhabitants. Then like so much of the land on both the Dutch and the French sides, it came into the possession of the van Romndt family. The final phase came in the middle of the Twentieth century, when Tintamare heralded the development of air transportation..
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Where does an island end and a continent begin – who decides the scale? Australia is certainly a continent, but with a border completely surrounded by sea, the country shares with an island the happy property of possessing more coastline than you’ll ever be able to explore – including some world class beaches. Sydney, the iconic cosmopolitan cultural centre of Australia, is the location of several of these golden sand playgrounds, including the famous Bondi Beach.
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If you’re looking for a great holiday destination, with lots of sunshine, great food and a friendly atmosphere, the Caribbean is a great place to visit. Tropical climates, food that’s freshly prepared and welcoming receptions to visitors are common traits of the Caribbean isles. Still, it can be difficult deciding exactly which island will suit your needs best. Here’s a brief overview of the different Caribbean islands.
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Location: Caribbean Islands |
 Clear Water off Bali's Distant Deer Island Menjangan Island-the name means "deer"-hangs just offshore of the mountainous point in far northwestern Bali. Because the island is in a protected position, currents and wind-generate waves are rarely a bother, and the reefs here offer fine diving, particularly for beginning and intermediate divers. Occasionally, the water can be crystal clear-a snorkeler, distinct, 50 meters above you-and the rest of the time visibility seldom drops to less than 25 meters.The island is part of Bali Barat National Park, a protected reserve area that encompasses much of Bali's little-populated western end...
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Jamaica Location: Jamaica
What's Cool: Sipping on a well-dressed tropical drink in the buff
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The site for nude novices is the Couples Resort in Ocho Rios, a popular Jamaican port-of-call. A unique feature at the romantic, all-inclusive spot is a private, au naturel island approximately 200 yards offshore where playful pairs can enjoy a day of nudity. Located on the island is a pool, cozy nooks for lounging, a cabana bar and, of course, a pristine beach. Although the rest of the complex has a dress code, Couples is the ideal resort for letting loose year-..
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Location: Caribbean Islands |
 Caribbean St. Lucia is the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado (depending on your taste). The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea.
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Location: Caribbean Islands |
 On this Indonesian island, the hills are alive with the music of gamelan - By Mary Roach The telephone directory for Pengosekan, Bali, is short but confusing. Of 200 listings, almost all contain a Dewa, the name of the person I'm looking for. Dewa is a much used Balinese caste name, and while not everyone chooses to be called by their caste name, that's still a lot of Dewas.
"Better you just go there," says a waiter at my hotel, in the neighboring town of Ubud. I mention that the Dewa I am seeking is a gamelan musician.
"Walk down the street and listen," says the waiter. "You are sure to find him."
The advice is astute: Bali is an island best navigated by the senses...
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Location: Articles |
 Hawaii Brief timeline, from sighting to settlement, statehood & beyond
It is generally believed Hawaii's first permanent inhabitants sailed in voyaging canoes from the southern hemisphere islands of the Marquesas, between 300 and 800 A.D. Later waves of settlers arrived by the 12th century, this time from Tahiti.
Following is a timeline of events dating from the arrival in the Islands of the first European explorers:
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Location: Hawaii |
 Canada Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island is known for the vivid colours of its gently rolling landscape. Prince Edward Island is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs and is sized just right for touring. Visitors to the Island return home not only relaxed and refreshed - they often claim to have been transformed, which leads us to wonder "What if the World Had Been to Prince Edward Island?"
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Location: North America |
