Hanalei Bay is a 3-mile long perfect crescent of sand surrounded by the world?s rainiest mountains. Over 500 inches of rain drench nearby Mt. Famous for its spectacular beauty, Hanalei Bay is a long half-moon of sandy beach carved into the base of a sheer cliff on one side and narrowing into a rocky point [...]
Virginia Beach is best known as a resort, with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. It is also home to several state parks, several long protected beach areas, three military bases, a number of large corporations, two universities, and historic sites. Virginia Beach is all about its boardwalk [...]
The calm, clear waters at Hulopoe Bay make it an excellent place for snorkeling and scuba diving. The waters here are part of a protected Marine Life Sanctuary and underwater park and they are brimming with sea life. Hanauma Bay is one of the best and most popular snorkeling and swimming areas in the world. [...]
Ile Sainte Marie is about 60 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and has a colourful history: through the 17th and 18th centuries it was a popular base for the Indian Ocean?s pirates. There is one town, Ambodifotatra, with a couple of cafes, a large church and a busy market. The only drawback of Ile [...]
Byron Bay is a town replete with accommodation, but it is not necessarily cheap, since demand keeps up well with, and sometimes even outstrips, supply. Even backpackers accommodation tends to be rather more expensive than one might expect. Byron Bay is about 800 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, [...]
Although it was one of Columbus’ stops in 1493, it was not ‘officially’ founded by Spain until the arrival of people from the Canary Islands in 1756. Since that time the area has undergone fighting pirates and some interesting wrangling for ownership. This island, of 1 square kilometer is the highest part of the coral [...]
We are talking about a paradise island, with wonderful tropical weather all year round, breath taking landscape and very friendly people. The Dominican Republic is indeed a wonderful holiday destination, especially when you want to escape the cold and rainy season in European countries. The world population of humpbacks has reached approximately 40,000 or about [...]
Cayo Levantado is a place where holidaymakers and the lush vegetation vie with each other for supremacy. The boat departs at 9:30 and Cayo Levantado is gorgeous. I could have stayed there all day. No doubt, Cayo Levantado is one of the favorite places for visitors because of its tropical Caribbean island ambience. Wooded areas [...]
Bequia is too small for big industry, yet large enough to offer the basic needs. The size of the island has also determined the character of its inhabitants. Bequia is a charming destination for people looking for “get away” surroundings at reasonable vacation costs. Those planning extended stays will find lots of “housekeeping holiday” apartments [...]