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Dave Jackson on March 12th, 2009

Tamarindo is one of the most developed resort areas in Costa Rica. The town caters to a surfing crowd as well as family vacationers who love the warm water and perfect weather. Driving from Monteverde to Tamarindo is not very long drive. It last about 4 hours. Tamarindo is popular with surfers, who ply the [...]

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Dave Jackson on January 12th, 2009

Baga Beach is a beautiful rocky beach situated on western coast of Goa. It is an extension of the Calangute beach and is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and lovely coconut and palm trees. Baga Beach is at the center of the Bardez coast, bordered by Calangute beach to the south and Colva to the north. [...]

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1,294 visits
Dave Jackson on January 1st, 2009

Since 1974, the island of Cancun has been developed from a small fishing village to an international resort attracting over 700,000 visitors each year. Booming Cancun City, across the Nichupte Lagoon on the mainland, was non-existent 20 years ago; it now supports a population of 250,000. We have seen all advertisements for tropical paradises [...]

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112 visits
Dave Jackson on November 28th, 2008

A combination of mangroves, sand dunes, salt flats and oil fields enchants the tourists who find this fishing village where the only taxis are horse and trap and the only cars are the visiting 4×4. It is a day of pure relaxation, where everything happens in slow motion in this isolated and deserted corner of [...]

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413 visits
Dave Jackson on November 24th, 2008

Unawatuna is just four kilometer further south down Route A2 from the dutch fortress city of Galle. Over 200 kilometres of sun drenched tropical beaches and misty mountain ranges situated over 2000m above sea level are on offer to tempt the connoisseurs of adventure & good living. To top it all off, the people are [...]

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1,210 visits
Dave Jackson on November 23rd, 2008

Sitting between rugged desert mountains and the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman, this city of contrasts features walled castles, domed mosques, minarets and forts as well as modern buildings and luxury hotels. Explore the historic forts of Jalali and Mirani or the fascinating old port area that is home to the Sultan’s main [...]

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617 visits
Dave Jackson on November 21st, 2008

To the northwest, about 10 kms away, lies the Nalasopara village, the erstwhile Konkan capital from about 1500 BC to 1300 AD. Nalasopara is believed to have been the birthplace of the Buddha in a previous incarnation. And from Gosaba it is a lovely cycle rickshaw ride through charming Bengali villages and then another boat [...]

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368 visits
Dave Jackson on November 14th, 2008

Within Kololi town there is a bustling local market and plenty of restaurants to choose from along the main road. The resort also offers lively nightlife thanks to a selection of bars and nightclubs serving cold beers and tropical cocktails into the early hours. There is a local bar & restaurant on the site and [...]

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436 visits
Dave Jackson on November 14th, 2008

Ericeira is immediately surrounded by a landscape of deep valleys and rising hills from the sea. The landscape is dotted by small villages and farms with strong rural traditions, these complementary byways are worth discovering and feeling. Ericeira is a fishing village 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Lisbon, 25 km (16 miles) from Sintra [...]

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Dave Jackson on November 14th, 2008

Albufeira is a city in the district of Faro in Portugal. Although the recorded population is around 35,000 inhabitants, this grows quite a bit in the summer, when European tourists flock to the area. Albufeira is an International Centre noted for its rich and diverse cuisine. The great variety of restaurants offer everything from regional [...]

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