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The Gulf Islands are a group of mountainous islands situated across the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of southern British Columbia. They are part of a larger archipelago that features the San Juan Islands just to the south in Washington State. By the way the easiest way to get to is Saltspring Island – also well known as Canada’s arts and crafts island. Its mellow pace, breathtaking landscapes have drawn artists from all over the world. It has recently become the haunt of several Hollywood film stars.

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The Okefenokee National Park spreads across 685 square miles in the southeastern corner of Georgia and northern Florida. During the winter the temperature rise up to 70 degrees and the dry air holds insects, making the months a perfect time for a canoe trip. The place is very special, due to its old and best preserved freshwater systems in America.

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South Georgia, the applied fisheries research station at King Edward Point. It is 170km long and varies in width from 2km to 40km. King Edward Point lies at the entrance to King Edward Cove. The purpose built facilities include the accommodation building, Everson House and the James Cook Laboratory.

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Official name: The Republic of Armenia
Area: 11,506 sq mi (29,800 sq km)
Capital (2003 est.): Yerevan, 1,462,700
Geography: It is bounded by Georgia on the north, Azerbaijan on the east, Iran on the south, and Turkey on the west.
Terrain: High plateau with mountains, little forest land.
Climate: Highland continental, hot summers, cold winters
Population (2008 est.): 2,968,586
Ethnic groups: Armenian 97.5%; Yezidi 1.0%; Russian, Kurds 1.2%,Greek, and other 0.3%.

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Florida is not only sun, sand and hanging chads. There’re cultural, culinary and nocturnal diversions as well. Of course you’ll find sun, sea and sand all along the 800 miles of shoreline, but not every place is so warm. Many Florida beaches are pristinely preserved in their natural states.

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Vancouver is two cities rolled into one. This Canadian city is absolutely spectacular with its panoramic hiking and bike paths, with pine-tree-lined waterway that connects Vancouver with the Pacific Ocean. The city is one of the world’s most livable place because of expanding restaurants scene, quickly neighborhoods, distinctive shops and lively bars that party all night.

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Amicalola Falls State Park is an 829-acre (3.35 km) Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega. The park’s name is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning “tumbling waters”. Amicalola Falls is in Dawsonville located in Dawson County Georgia. Amicalola Falls State Park has four groups of trails within it, including the trail leading up to the top of the waterfall. There is a $3 parking fee and the falls can be seen from the parking area. For best viewing you need to climb 175 steps to the first landing which gives excellent views close up. If you want to walk to the top it is another 475 steps, or you can drive to the upper parking area. There are many places along the walk up to take various pictures from different angles. This falls is some 700+ feet tall and is breathe taking to see.

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Gather your friends together for a ‘girlie’ weekend or get body beautiful for winter with the ultimate ‘pamper holiday’ to a luxury spa resort. Here i have selected our ten favourite spa resorts in the United States – you’ll have a fantastic holiday and will leave feeling great!

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A seemingly growing trend in the cruise world is the residential cruise ship. And leading the way is The Magellan, at 860 feet long and weighing an incredible 72,000 tons. Facilities on-board include, restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool, an observatory, a greenhouse, a helicopter landing pad, a nightclub and a 450-seat live, satellite broadcast theatre. And, if that wasn’t enough, twelve new condos and a tennis court have now just been announced.

It is designed for the discerning traveler and if you have millions of dollars it will surround you with unparalleled luxury as you circumnavigate the globe.

With its unsurpassed craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the Magellan redefines luxury. It boasts 15 public and residence decks, with 212 exclusive homes, lavish amenities and impeccable service.

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The Solomon Islands is a double chain of islands located 1860 kilometres to the north east of Australia. Shaped by earthquakes and volcanic activity thousands of years ago, the 922 individual islands, of which 350 are uninhabited, are divided into nine provinces.

The six main islands of Choiseul, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, Malatia, Makira and New Georgia make up most of the 28,000 square kilometre land mass. Hundreds of smaller islands and atolls are scattered throughout the group.

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