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Aug07

St Kilda Pier

Ghosts of St Kilda

Constructed in 1853, the wooden structure was originally used for loading timber, building materials and firewood. In September 2003 the structure was destroyed in an arson attack but the kiosk re-opened in March 2006. The pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, roller-skating and fishing. Whatever your preference, St Kilda Pier provides an unforgettable experience right in the heart of Melbourne.
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Aug07

Danai Beach Spa Resort

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Danai Beach Resort is one of Greece‘s premier luxury spa hotels. The resort overlooks pine fringed shores white sandy beaches and the clear azure waters of the Aegean Sea. Its beach is about 2.5 km long and it is attractive not only for its extensive golden sands, but also for the way the pine trees grow right down to the water’s edge. A world-class Wellness & Spa center“St Barth” in Moroccan-style design offers huge variety of professional therapies and health treatments.
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Aug07

Awake your senses

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Excellently located on the lush forest vegetation along the bay of Anse Louis in Mahe, the resort was recently featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List. The newly built Maia Luxury Resort & Spa is one of the most stunning resorts in the incredible Seychelles Archipelago. Isolated in the garden and surrounded by tropical nature, The Maia Resort provides the next step to losing yourself in luxury and indulgence. The resort has been designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley as a haven for pure relaxation in traditional Creole style. Each of the 30 exclusive villas sit atop the Maia hill offer an undisturbed 180 degrees sea view.
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Aug07

Wedding in Bali is not a dream

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Set among of 12 hectares of lush tropical gardens, with perfect beachfront location on popular Kuta beach, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali will helps you to deliver the truly romantic of this paradise on earth for your wedding ceremony and reception. This luxury beach resort offers a mix of 312 Ocean Facing Rooms and Family Suites set amidst an oasis of shady coconut palms.
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Aug06

Saint Maarten

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Famous as the smallest island ever to have been partitioned, St Maarten ha been shared by the Dutch and French since 1630, when they united to repulse the Spanish. Until 1817 nobody bothered with boundaries and you can still move freely about the island; but despite the mixed Dutch, French and African heritage, you can fail to distinguish the contrasting styles of the island’s French and Dutch communities. Photo by: thenewarea51
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Aug06

Torres Strait Islands

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Dividing Australia from Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait is one of the frontiers on earth and is sprinkled with stepping-stone islands. Of these islands, 17 are inhabited and Thursday Island is seen as the ‘capital’. This tiny speck of an island, just visible from the Australian mainland, was once called the ‘Sink of the Pacific’, reflecting the sheer variety of people who have passed through since its pearling heydays – Aboriginal, Malay, Chinese, Japanese, Melanesian and Anglo. In this now lies its charm. Photo by: bauplenut
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Aug06

Kurumba, Maldives

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Kurumba is the first resort opened in the Maldives in 1972 and fully reconstruction in 2003 as a grand resort. The name is derived from the coconut trees that grow here. Kurumba Maldives offers a wide range of luxurious accommodation dotted throughout the island – 1 Royal Kurumba Residence, 4 Presidential Villas, 8 Pool Villas, 16 Private Villas, 74 Deluxe Bungalows, 39 Deluxe Rooms and 38 Superior Villas.
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Aug05

Hofburg Palace

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Hofburg Palace is located in the heart of the city of Vienna. The Palace has four wings and a two-story hall, painted in white and gold and filled with portraits of the Haspsburg Dynasty members.


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Aug05

The Devil Town

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Davolja Varos is an exotic rock formation located in the southern region of Serbia. The rock formation is comprised of 202 different rock pyramids or towers. Making trips to this place with idyllic atmosphere really makes you get a feel of the natural charm.
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Aug05

Schwarzwald

Black Forest

The Black Forest is a fairly large region located in southern Germany close to the French border. Covers forested mountains and hills rising up to the altitude of almost 1500 m, it is one of Germany’s most visited tourist destinations. “Black” because the forest growth can be so thick that the forest sometimes seems dark and black. One could easily imagine a Hansel and Gretel getting lost here.
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