The term is first attested in writings by Americans in the late 1800s describing the loincloth of Philippines natives. In the “Philippines Islands” entry in the 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, the term “geestring” is used. New styles and clothing concepts are always available in Ipanema’s elegant stores and boutiques. Precious and semi-precious stones [...]
One of the few beaches open after dark (until 10 p.m.), Red Reef offers swimming, sunbathing, surf casting, and strolling over the dunes along a boardwalk. There’s a designated surfing area on south end. Dine at a dockside restaurant, take a glassbottom boat out to the reef, relax and enjoy the tropical sun. As you [...]
Mykonos is also distinctive for its sandy beaches, offering everything from crystal-clear waters, windsurfing potential, sea-side tavernas, bars featuring 24-hour loud music and even full nudity in some cases. Many Greek and international celebrities have summer residences in Mykonos and can often be seen walking the white-washed roads or having dinner at a small street-side [...]
The private village of Castellaras-Le-Vieux is just 15 kms north of Cannes in the hills between Mougins and Valbonne. This romantic medieval village is home to one of the largest private contemporary art museums. Catholic weddings in Saint Paul de Vence can be held in the Collegiale de la Conversion de St-Paul, an impressive church [...]
First I will start off with saying that this is a huge hotel. So be ready to walk. There is no need to wait or find a taxi locally or take a shuttle service that will stop at all the different hotels en-route in the destination. We recommend this transfer if you are looking to [...]
The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt’s residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely populated centers of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. The buildings in the Agamy area are on average 5 stories high and there is [...]
It is a perfect place for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. This spacious condo is just steps away from the beach on the 5th floor just below the penthouse. This property has 2 vacation rental units, 1 is a studio, the other is a 1 bedroom. We’ve tried to make it feel like [...]
Clearwater Beach has an excellent marina where one can find numerous charter, party and rental boats for fishing, sailing, cruising, para-sailing, and dolphin watching. Half-day and full-day fishing trips are available.
You will enjoy having cabana rentals, beach wheel-chairs, and bath houses with restrooms. A lifeguard is on duty in season. Condo rentals are daily, weekly [...]
Residing on the southeastern end of the island and partially capped with a row of scenic cliffs, Ditch Plains is an ocean facing beach (instead of facing the sound). One of the most family-friendly beaches in the country, this up-and-coming hot spot offers all the big-beach fun of Florida and California without the large crowds [...]
Of the 23 miles of beach, 16 miles allow driving and parking during the day and when the tide permits. Simply pack a lawn chair or blanket and cruise over to Daytona, park within feet of the water and deploy your lawn chair, sandals and suntan lotion - all while declaring this a sun and [...]