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Pacific Islands
The Pacific Ocean consists of more than 25,000 islands. Those lying south of the tropic of Cancer but excluding Australia are traditionally grouped into three divisions: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Inhabitants of these islands are referred to as Pacific Islanders.
Micronesia means small islands. These include the Islands of Marianas, Guam, Palau, [...]
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Pacific Islands where to Travel for Island Vacation
February 12th, 2009 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
Tags: Cook Islands · Fiji · Ile des pins · Pacific Islands · Papua New Guinea · Samoa · Solomon · Tahitian · Tonga · Vanuatu
Diving in Selayar Island, Indonesia
February 10th, 2009 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
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Selayar Island is Maybe One of the Few Remaining Exotic Diving Paradises in the World
Selayar Island lies in the flores sea between Sulawesi Island and Flores Island. A mountain range runs along the eastern side of the island rising to about 600 meter and dropping to over 2500 meter below the surface. [...]
Tags: diving · Indonesia · Selayar Island
Where is Dubai Located?
January 13th, 2009 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
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Where is Duabi?
Dubai is one out of seven emirates in the country United Arab Emirates which is in the persian gulf. Dubai is located in the northeast coast of United Arab Emirates at 25.2697° N 55.3095° E in the globe. Dubai covers an area of 4,114 km² and is 16m above the [...]
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Hot Winter Holidays in Lanzarote
November 25th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
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Whilst most other European sunspots have long since put away the sun loungers for another season there’s still one group of islands basking in temperatures of 20C plus.
Although in fairness they’re not really European at all – as the Spanish owned Canary Islands sit just 70 miles off the coast of West [...]
Tags: Atlantic Ocean · Canaries · Canary Islands · island vacation · Lanzarote · winter vacation
Galapagos is among South America’s Top Ten Travel Wonders
September 18th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
South America’s Top Ten Travel Wonders
South America holds a staggering array of travel wonders both natural and cultural. Boasting the greatest rain-forest, the most spectacular waterfall, the highest waterfall and the greatest river in the world along with cosmopolitan cities and remarkable ancient cultures, there is something in this great continent for everyone.
It is near [...]
Tags: galapagos · South America · the galapagos islands · top ten · travel wonders
Holidays in The Maldives – holiday ecstasy
August 29th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
The Maldives is a popular tourist destination for travelers from across the world and has so much to offer. The serene beauty of the Maldives is refreshing and breathtaking for those looking for an amazing experience for their holiday. From electrifying water sports to walking on gorgeous shore lines, the Maldives is really a destination [...]
Tags: indian ocean · island vacation · The Maldives
Boracay’s Best-Kept Secret (The Philippines)
June 20th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
Nowhere in the Philippines does ground meet water as seductively as in the Boracay Beach. Sand, sea, and sun all combine to serene effect and make the resort island of Boracay one of the Philippines’ favorite destinations. Until bars and discos started to crowd in Boracay and obliterate what is now considered a luxury on [...]
Tags: Boracay · Boracay Beach · Newcoast Beach · Philippines
Cayman Islands: A Paradise on Earth for Honeymooners
May 14th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
Cayman Islands are one of the most romantic honeymoon locations in the world. The Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean, 150 miles south of Cuba, 480 miles south of Miami and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica. These islands are very appealing to tourists and they provide all the specialties for the honeymoon couples [...]
Tags: Cayman Islands · honeymoon vacation · honeymooners · island vacation
Family Vacation to Hawaii – What’s Hot on The Big Island? Try These 7 Interesting Places to Explore!
May 13th, 2008 · 0 Comments. Wait. What is this place?
Hawaii is called The Big Island, and there is big fun to be had on a family vacation to Hawaii. Here are some not-to-be-missed Hawaiian destinations.
Waipio Valley
This state seems to have panoramic vistas around every corner, so it can be easy to miss the breath-taking views across Waipio Valley. Located along the Hamakua Coast on [...]
Tags: big island · family vacation · hawaii · hawaii vacation spots · travel guide for hawaii · travel to hawaii · vacation to hawaii
Kangaroo Island – An Australian Island Paradise
April 11th, 2008 · → 1 Single-Serving Friend
Kangaroo Island is about seven times the size of Singapore and around 155 kilometres in length, with the town of Kingscote being the island’s capital and main settlement. Wildlife is abundant on the island, where koalas laze in the gum trees and seals laze on the beach. In addition, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypi and goannas [...]
Tags: Australia · holiday · island · island vacation · kangaroo · south · tour · travel