Documents tagged 'Island'
Published: 25/05/2008
I think the famous Mark Twain described the island of Mauritius well when he described it as "heaven on earth".
If you are looking for somewhere different to spend time with your new partner then a honeymoons Mauritius holiday seems to be the perfect solution. This island located in the Indian...
Published: 25/05/2008
Christopher Columbus's first landfall in the New World was on an island he named San Salvador (known to the Lucayans as Guanahahani) which may be Samana Cay or present-day San Salvador Island (also known as Watling's Island), in the central part of the Bahamas archipelago. In 1973, the Bahamas...
Published: 21/05/2008
Blissfully located in the Mediterranean and less than two hours flight time from the UK, Menorca has carved herself a niche and is known for peaceful family holidays, while her sister Balaeric islands of Mallorca and Ibiza are busier - and some would say definitely noisier!
But like any other...
Published: 21/05/2008
The council of Peniche is known by its beautiful coast, which provides moments of beauty with the practice of the surf and body-board. Many national and international names of those modalities come to Peniche every year.
For that reason, Peniche is known internationally by the exceptional...
Published: 21/05/2008
Curacao is a tropical island just off the coast of Venezuela and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Part of the Netherland Antilles, Curacao is the largest island in the group and covers approximately 171 square miles. It is oval shaped, with an estimated...
Published: 20/05/2008
Residents of Washington State know full well the beauty of their own corner of the country, but if you were to prompt them about some of the more specific places of note, it is undoubtedly certain that Orcas Island and the Olympic National Rainforest would be among the top locations mentioned....
Published: 20/05/2008
The Cook Islands are just northeast of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands control 2.2 million square kilometers of ocean and consist of fifteen major islands. The major islands are divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands. The...
Published: 20/05/2008
There are many wonderful scenic things to see and do while out on your New Zealand vacation. Some important attractions to be aware of when planning your trip are: the history and culture, islands, lakes, parks, reserves and natural phenomena.
About 700 years ago, Polynesians migrated to New...
Published: 20/05/2008
Tahiti is the largest island in its group and is located in the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean. The entire islands population is less than 200, 000 people, so it makes for the perfect retreat when seeking rest and relaxation in a tropical location. The most commonly visited areas by tourists...
Published: 19/05/2008
The South Pacific has the popular holiday destinations of Fiji, Tahiti, Vanuato, Samoa, Cook Islands, Tonga and Easter Island. These islands have palm-fringed beaches, tropical forests, cascading waterfalls and rugged volcanic peaks. There is some great self catering holiday home accommodation...
