Archive for the ‘Islands’

  • Cyclades Islands Travel Guide
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    Cyclades Islands Travel Guide
    Cyclades is a group of islands surrounded by winding beaches having crystal clear blue water. If you are looking to spend some relaxing days, plan a trip to the Cyclades. This island network is situated on the center of the Aegean Sea. Cyclades include around 220 islands, among which there are several popular Greek Islands namely Naxos, Mykonos and Santorini. The island of Syros is designated as the capital of Cyclades’. The exact location of this capital island is on the archipelago’s north center. The islands of Cyclades stay populated by tourists coming from both Greece and other corners of the globe almost all through the year. The biggest tourist crowd in these islands however, is seen during the summer months. Other than boasting some stunning beaches along the Aegean Sea, the islands are also home to several archaeological  [...]
    Posted at December 8th, 2011 at 05:12 am
  • Things to Do at the Koh Lipe Island
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    Things to Do at the Koh Lipe Island
    Koh Lipe is a small island and a part of the Adang-Rawi Archipelago. This island is situated in Thailand’s Satun Province. It is enlisted among the world’s most exciting islands for traveling. The island houses a number of fun sites for activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Besides that, Koh Lipe is also home to several resorts and dive shops from where you can get boat trips arranged for yourself and your family or rent snorkel gears. Koh Lipe is an extremely tiny island; you can cover the entire area of this island on foot. You will surely come across people who travel around the island on motorcycles; but none such transport is available on rent. There are also no cars in the island of Koh Lipe. If you want to move around on motorcycles or cars, you will have to carry your own with you. So, majority of the tourists  [...]
    Posted at September 8th, 2011 at 12:09 am
  • Visiting the Easter Island: Overview of the Climatic Condition
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    Visiting the Easter Island: Overview of the Climatic Condition
    The Easter Island aka Rapa Nui is one of the Polynesian islands located in the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean. To be more precise about the location of this island, it can be said that the Easter Island is situated in the extreme southeast of Polynesian triangle. The Island is particularly famous for the 887 monumental statues housed by it; these statues are collectively referred to as moai. The Rapanui people of the ancient times built these statues. Besides these, a large part of the Easter Island includes the Rapa Nui National Park. Due to these special attraction housed by the island it has been declared as one of the Heritage Sites of the world by UNESCO. This article will offer you information about the climatic condition of this Polynesian island. The position of Easter Island is to the south of  the Tropic of Capricorn,  [...]
    Posted at August 22nd, 2011 at 12:08 am
  • When to Visit the Island of Taiwan?
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    When to Visit the Island of Taiwan?
    Taiwan, the East Asian Island located on the western part of the Pacific Ocean is an extremely popular tourist destination. In this article, we’ll inform you about the right time of visiting this wonderful Asian island. You will often hear people saying that you can visit Taiwan whenever you want. However, the truth is that you must consider the month i.e. the time of the year you are visiting Taiwan before planning a trip to the island. Generally, the time between September and November is thought to be the best time of visiting Taiwan; during this time the island gets its autumn. The weather stays dry and warm; moreover, air pollution stays at its minimum. The other reason of visiting the place during these months is that the costs of accommodation and other necessities stay significantly low during this time. The spring months  [...]
    Posted at July 21st, 2011 at 12:07 am
  • Where to Go during Your Visit to Langkawi?
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    Where to Go during Your Visit to Langkawi?
    The island of Langkawi is one of the most visited islands of Malaysia. This island has a number of beaches, most of which stay populated with tourist almost throughout the year. Here we’ll be informing about some popular attraction of this Malaysian island. Cable car and Skybridge: The cable car takes the tourists on twenty minute rides to reach the peak of the Gunung Machinchang. Covering this destination on the cable car will allow you to view the spectacular lush surrounding i.e. the mountainside greenery. On the mountain there will be the Skybridge waiting for you. The Skybridge is a suspension bridge from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the mountain backdrop. Datran Lang: This place is also called the ‘Eagle Square’. This monument is 12 m in height and features a sea-eagle getting ready to take a flight.  [...]
    Posted at June 21st, 2011 at 12:06 am
  • The Must Visit Islands of Lakshadweep
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    The Must Visit Islands of Lakshadweep
    Lakshadweep or Laccadive Islands is basically an archipelago situated amidst Arabian Sea, 200 to 400 Km towards the west of Kerala coast. This island chain is consisted of 36 major islands, a number of smaller islands, coral reefs, coral atolls etc. The name of the archipelago resembles its structure; the term Lakshadweep in Malayalam (the native language of the area) means hundred thousand islands. Among the 36 major islands in Lakshadweep, only 10 are inhabited. The primary occupations of the people staying in this part of India are coir twisting, coconut cultivation and fishing. The tourism industry in Lakshadweep has experienced significant growth in the past decade. For visiting Lakshadweep, you will need to obtain entry permits that are issued only from Kochi, Kerala. If you are a foreign national, you will be able to step  [...]
    Posted at June 7th, 2011 at 12:06 am
  • The Must Visits of Antigua
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    The Must Visits of Antigua
    Antigua is one of the West Indian islands boasting maximum tourist population. It is the primary island of the nation Antigua & Barbuda. Antigua is rated among the top tourist destinations in this part of the world due to the wide array of sightseeing opportunities present in this island. Here we will be discussing the must visits of Antigua. Botanical Gardens: Botanical gardens of St. John, Antigua is a must visit for you if you love nature. Here you will be introduced to varied species of topical plants; you will also get to see unusual flowers and some of the native wildlife of this part of the world. Surrounding the Botanical Gardens is the exotic island beaches covered with powder-fine sands. During the late 90s, the gardens were destroyed by a hurricane; however, the speedy restoration carried out by the Botanical Gardens’  [...]
    Posted at June 1st, 2011 at 12:06 am
  • Top 4 untried things to do in Curacao
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    Top 4 untried things to do in Curacao
    The Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao neighboring Aruba is well known for its water sports and great beaches just like any other island. It is common among the tourists to hit an island during the summer vacation to get some soothing breezes and palm shades while reclining on the beaches and to experience some cool thrills via the water sports. But, have you ever thought of exploring a completely different side of an island where much of its glorious past treasures are yet untouched? Think from this angle and you know that Curacao is one such island that is full of unique things to do that you are still unaware of such as farm visits and culinary walking tours. So, this time, stop visiting the best attractions that have become common and choose the unknown things to do that are still very uncommon. The best feature of this island  [...]
    Posted at May 1st, 2011 at 12:05 am
  • Interesting Islands – Top 4 Contenders
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    Interesting Islands – Top 4 Contenders
    There is just something about islands that make them so amazingly intriguing. Whether you’re just at a tropical speck which lies in the midst of a vast ocean or whether it is a hummock that lies in the river of a great city, there is just something about these pieces of land that set them apart as being unique, proud or sometimes even lonely and mysterious. It does take an effort to even get there; even if that effort comes in the form of chartering a private plane or driving across a long bridge. The effort will remind you of having landed in a place that is somewhere different. Here is a list of islands that we can’t get enough of. Usedom in Germany and Poland A.K.A The Singing Island: This island may be anchored to Germany, but it is a coast with very long bridges and this will mean that its eastern end is so far apart from  [...]
    Posted at October 11th, 2010 at 12:10 am
  • Raring At Rarotonga
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    Raring At Rarotonga
    As I spoke to a French naval officer I once met, he said to me “Rarotonga is cool.  It’s almost like Tahiti, only without the French.” Unveiling Rarotonga: Well, he may have been kidding; but in most ways, Rarotonga is said to be a miniature Tahiti. The Cook Islands are said to be an independent country which is associated with New Zealand. Just like Tahiti, it is said to have its independent valleys and peaks which get surrounded by a coastal plain, an azure lagoon and a reef that extends offshore. Let’s not forget the gorgeous beaches that make an integral part of the complete picture here. Aitutaki – The Cousin: Rarotonga has an enchanting sister who goes by the name Aitutaki. She can make up for the Bora Bora when you’re in Cook Islands.  Aitutaki is known to be surrounded by a lagoon that is both shallow and beautiful.  [...]
    Posted at October 6th, 2010 at 03:10 am
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