Archive for the ‘Beach Destinations’

  • Bananas about cabanas
    Bananas about cabanas
    Having fun by the beach side is no longer what it used to be. Sure, you’ve still got the white sands crinkling below your feet (that’s if you’re savvy and picked the right spot), the sparkling azure waters lapping at your feet and, on a good day, the aroma of freshly cooked tickling your olfactory senses. But it still isn’t what it used to be; that beachside cabana is no longer that perfect sultry summer getaway, it’s now a perfect piece of real estate everyone wants a piece of. From honeymooning couples looking to make love and a whole lot of memories to high rollers looking to buy a slice of nature, everything is now commercialized with no pleasure spared. Why then, do I feel like my spirits have fallen through the floor and distinctly deflated? At one time, the sun-lounge was a thing of much wonder to covet, drawing  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2010 at 03:08 am
  • Islands of Vanuatu
    Islands of Vanuatu
    Location: It is known as the Republic of Vanuatu and is an island cum nation. Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The origin of the islands is volcanic in nature and it is an archipelago. A cluster or chain of islands is known as an archipelago. It is located to the northeast of New Caledonia, east of northern Australia; it is to the southeast of Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji. About the Islands: The archipelago island of Vanuatu is made up of small 82 islands. 65 of these geological new islands of volcanic origin are inhabited. Some of the islands in the ascending order of size are Anatom, Epi, Tanna, Ambrym, Efate, Malakula, and Espiritu. Mount Tabwemasana is the highest point in Vanuatu on the island of Espiritu Santo which is at 1,879 meters. There are many active volcanoes on the islands of Vanuatu including volcano  [...]
    Posted at August 1st, 2010 at 12:08 am
  • Top Attractions of Maldives
    Top Attractions of Maldives
    Maldives is the best place in whole world to spend the holiday vacation, relaxing and enjoying the view of Tropical Island. Natural beauty of Maldives is stunning and revitalizing. The island resorts offer many activities for tourists to enjoy. Maldives constitute of over thousand small islands known as islets, but only few islets are occupied. These islands rests in the Indian Sea and thus makes an ideal holiday trip for such people who want to be isolated, away from the crowd and city’s noise. The capital city of Maldives is Male which has numbers of museums and attraction to allure tourists towards it. The capital also has many luxurious hotels and restaurants as well as lodges and hotels at economical rates. There are many things to explore here but do not miss out the underwater caves nearby beaches. Talking about beaches,  [...]
    Posted at January 15th, 2010 at 01:01 am
  • Mauritius Island Holiday – Bejewelled Suns Cape
    Mauritius Island Holiday – Bejewelled Suns Cape
    Mauritius, the island nation located off the east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean glows with sparkler tones in a multitude of blue hues. Enjoy the virtual jungle of beach umbrellas on the endless, stunning scenic beaches with glimmering sands that lace the crystal clear blue waters whose under waters are bursting with rainbow colored living creatures best explored via underwater scooters. Engage in para-skiing or water skiing in the inviting warm waters or enjoy a game of golf at the top-notch golf courses in the island. The splendid colonial styled architecture and market places in the capital city of Port Louis makes it an amiable place for tourists. The floral-faunal haven of the Royal Botanical Gardens located in Pamplemousses, the Casela Nature Park and Black River Gorges National Park are a nature seeker’s perfect haunt.  [...]
    Posted at July 13th, 2009 at 07:07 am
  • Enchanting Thailand Beaches – Pattaya Beach, Phuket Beach
    Enchanting Thailand Beaches – Pattaya Beach, Phuket Beach
    Thailand beaches will spark your senses with its breezy beach fronts, indulging Thai massages, enthralling shorelines and hidden islands. One is bound to be mesmerized by its regal limestone deposit islands at the Andaman Sea and the serene settings of the villages lacing the Mekong River. Pattaya Beach, located in conjunction with the central part of the city, has numerous opportunities for the avid buyer with scores of shopping arenas, hotels and bars for relaxation. Pattaya which factually means the wind of the south west monsoons was initially a quaint fishing village. In the recent years it has gained popularity as a top notch, globally renowned beach retreat. One can undertake numerous adventure sports like parasailing, snorkelling, and surfing or simply stroll down the sun kissed, golden hued sandy beach. Pattaya Beach is  [...]
    Posted at May 25th, 2009 at 10:05 am