Posts for 'Destination Guide' Category

As I wandered about Beira in a culture-shocked daze, little beads of sweat wiggling down my forehead in the muggy heat, I heard my name ring out from across the street. Miss Lisa, Miss Lisa," cried a worried-looking woman hurrying towards me. "You mustn't be here. This road is very bad. It's not safe for you."

I had only arrived in Mozambique's second city a few hours before and at first didn't recognise the woman. Then I realised: it was Octavia, the receptionist in my hotel. "Down that passage," she said, pointing over the road to a cavernous space beneath a bullet-marked high-rise concrete slum. "It is not good. Very bad people here. I think it's better you go back now."

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Sailing, sea kayaking, hiking, free climbing. See and feel the nature, inspire yourselfs and take back unforgetable memories and sceneries.sail & kayak in crystal blue sea, visit unique bays and places, learn about traditional life on island.

THIS morning, I jumped off my outrigger, bought a pair of pearl earrings for $2 on a near-deserted beach, jumped back on the boat and sailed off. Boracay, you delicious creature, you've taught me an essential lesson: one must always carry change when island-hopping in South-East Asia.

We're bombarded with deals for those well-worn paths to Bali, Thailand and Fiji but why have we forgotten the Philippines and its best-known island getaway, Boracay?Even though it's coming into the off-season, during my visit in late April, the sky is a perfect blue after Manila's smoggy 40-degree heat; the sea so clear I can admire my newly manicured toes underwater.

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Panama City Beach is a small city in Bay County, Florida with its 8.000 residents. Despite its being small, it has been a popular place for those.

Who want to enjoy the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico for years. Panama City Beach, which shares.

The same name with the city, has a 27-miles length and it seems like heaven as a result of the combination of green water and sugar white sand.

Due to The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport which opened in May 2010, many national airways have started direct flights.

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On the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands there are many resorts for those that want to make their holiday into a relaxing and comfortable time. The following few are some of the best and have a lot to offer for their visitors.

Turtle Bay Resort is located on the North Shore of Oahu; about 45 minutes drive from Honolulu, the city where most action is going on at the island. Turtle Bay gives you opportunities to relax and get away from this intensity, while still being so close that you can go there for a visit if you want to experience the pulse. The resort has about 5 miles of beaches at its site, with clear blue water and soft sand.

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Dying to go on an exclusive beach holiday [Beach Trips], but not sure where to go? If you are a nature lover, there are plenty of beautiful spots all over the world to choose from. Here are a few of the best. Virgin Islands: Buck Island National Monument is one of three underwater national monuments in US Virgin Islands. Catch a thrill by swimming behind a giant sea turtle, or go on an underwater trail. Visit grottoes, and be mesmerized by the unique coral and thousands of tropical fish.

Hawaii Island: Oahu, with its 880 acres of coast, is the most visited beach in Hawaii Island [Hawaii vacation]. Go for snorkeling and surf lessons in many pools in one of five bays. Protected by a lagoon and mountains, Oahu beach is also a good spot for horse riding.

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The pristine virgin beaches make Cat Island vacations� appeal. However, Cat Island vacations are not very well known so the island remains relatively inexpensive and undiscovered.

Attractions like hiking and bird watching are both excellent in the southern boot, where ponds and lakes abound.

The major celebrations you can attend on Cat Island vacations include the annual Cat Island Regatta in August.

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One thousand feet above the shimmering South Pacific, the controls of our seaplane were placed in my hands. I was the pilot for fifteen minutes as our private aircraft soared over translucent turquoise waters around the Yasawa Islands.

As the half-moon shaped beach of Turtle Island came into view, I handed back the controls to the professional pilot for our descent and landing. In one final moment of exhilaration, the seaplane skimmed the surface of the ocean and slowed to a halt: we had arrived, and in style.

The staff of Turtle Island was waiting on the beach to 'welcome us home' by cheering the traditional greeting, 'Bula'! Delivered with more punch than 'Aloha' this Fijian greeting is just one example of the local spirit. Before guests even exit the plane the first ritual begins: women are whisked to the beach in the arms of Fijian warriors. Safely ashore, Michael and I raised a guava cocktail to a different type of vacation.

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Norfolk Island is one of the hottest searches today. Kudos to its beauty and the perfect climatic condition that makes it the apt spot to spend your vacations! But how many of us actually know the details about the small island? Sources like Wikipedia etc. help us to know theNorfolk Island better.

Norfolk Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It forms a part of Commonwealth of Australia, yet has a limited degree of self-governance. It is one of Australia’s external territories adjoining with two neighbouring islands. The Norfolk Island is symbolized by the evergreen Norfolk Island pine which is printed on its national flag. The Norfolk Island pine is the native tree there.

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Bora Bora is not only a delicious drink, it is arguably the most beautiful island on the Earth. It is situated about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and was discovered in 1722. This island took its name from the local Tahitian language and since there is no “B,” in it, so the island is actually called Pora Pora, and means “first born.

”Bora Bora is a volcanic island surrounded by coral reefs and stunningly beautiful lagoon. French is spoken here and the population is 4, 650, land area – 44 sq km (16.9 sq miles). The climate is very warm and humid, mostly sunny weather. As far as this island depends on tourism, it is besieged by luxurious resorts and hotels (I like the most their bungalows on stilts), they offer unforgettable views on mountains and the lagoon. Bora Bora is perfect for snorkeling, shark feeding excursions and even scuba diving.