Beaches and Islands

Oldest Croatia dock slowly sinks

 

The smell of machine oil and scrapped metal lingers in the musty workshops of the Kraljevica dock, the only reminder of the oldest Croatian shipyard’s glory. That, and two almost-finished boats that may never be completed.

The workers in grey or blue overalls shuffle around, smoking and talking. Most of the machinery is at least 50 years old and… Continue reading

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Rotana to open Hili Rayhaan by Rotana as partial of Wahat Hili Project

Rotana, a heading hotel government association in a Middle East and Africa, has announced skeleton to open a five-star Hili Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel in Al Ain in initial entertain of 2013, as partial of Wahat Hili Project – Al Ain’s complicated and singular sell and liberality formidable located in Hili district.

Close to a city, and in and with… Continue reading

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Golfing by the sea

As the ball sailed off my driver and almost immediately out of sight, it became clear I should have sought out some local knowledge.

It seems my plan to get out early and get in 18 holes so I could explore later on was a bit misguided.

At home, that would have been a fine plan, but this was Highland… Continue reading

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Pick a Theme for Your International Dream Vacation

When planning an international vacation, do you choose by location, price, or activity? Probably all three. You may combine visits to family or friends with side jaunts. If money and time were no problem, what theme would you choose for your travels? Beautiful European castles? Ancient ruins? Opera houses of the world?

Picking Your Theme

For my sister, that’s easy:… Continue reading

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48 hours in Antigua

With 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, Antigua in the Leeward Islands is considered one of gems of the Eastern Caribbean.

Palm trees and lush vegetation line the pristine shores of the island, which was once an important base for Britain. Today, Antigua is a stop for cruise ships, which dock in the capital St John’s, and… Continue reading

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Holding Hands and Seeing Stars in Catalina Island

Wishing on a star for a great romantic getaway idea? Try heading out for the weekend with your sweetheart this April 21st to Catalina Island. There will be no better chance this year for such a perfect hand-holding and stargazing opportunity.

The Lyrids Meteor Shower will be visible across the lower forty-eight states on this Saturday night. While there… Continue reading

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Five Cool Places to Visit in 2012

When making plans for travel in 2012, I like to seek out those special places in the world where you can have unique experiences to treasure for many years. I’m considering five locations where events and sights will certainly exceed my expectations:

United Kingdom
This is the year when England will host the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the British… Continue reading

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The doomsday countdown has begun in Southern Mexico cities

Less than a year left to Dec. 21, 2012, when some believe the Maya predicted the end of the world and  cities in southern Mexico want to live each moment as if it were the last.

The Mayan civilization, which reached its height from 300 A.D. to 900 A.D., had a talent for astronomy. Its Long Count calendar begins in… Continue reading

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Jumeirah celebrates opening of Vittaveli Maldives

Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives has begun receiving a initial guest as a Dubai-based hotel user welcomes a second skill in a Maldives. The ultra oppulance review caters for couples, families and tiny groups and is located a small 20 mins by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

Nestled in a mark of strange beauty, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers 91 villa-suites, all with their… Continue reading

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Five top Sydney beaches

There aren’t many cities in a universe with as many good beaches as Sydney. Here’s your internal beam to 5 of a tip beaches, with my ratings generally formed on how good they are for a swim, however, anyone with an unit of oddity will find many some-more good places to get wet. Even if we consider we are a… Continue reading

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