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Dec02

Tonga Islands

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Tonga is a kingdom. The islands lie south of Samoa and are about one-third of the way from New Zealand.  It is the only South Pacific group of islands (170) that has always ruled itself. Several of the islands are volcanic, with active craters, but most are coral atolls. The entire island is population- just over 100,000.


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Jun05

Pearl of the Pacific – Marshall Islands

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The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands are a group of atollsmarshall flag and reefs in Micronesia, about half-way between Hawaii and Australia. Located north of Nauru and Kiribati, these beautiful islands are a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands. The rest are grouped into 29 coral atolls which together make up more than one-tenth of all the atolls in the world resembling strings of pearls in a blue ocean backdrop.


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Jan25

72 miles of relaxation, adventure and fun – Riviera Maya

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 The Riviera Maya is the coolest and newest resort that, as a tropical-style vision of paradise. Is located along the coast of the Yucatan peninsula, between Cancun and Tulum (the famous Mayan archaeological site). Rain forests, jungle, flora, fauna, ancient Mayan cities, virgin beaches, turquoise waters, the fantasy and warmth of the tropics, and the mystery of a legendary culture still alive in its people today are only a few of the characteristics that make this destination a favorite worldwide. Whether you are looking for romance and tranquility or an extreme, exciting adventure, the Riviera Maya is a wonderful place for your vacation. Riviera Maya gives alternatives for every traveler with over 220 hotels (with more than 13,000 rooms) including about 170 small and quite intimate inns and resorts, plus several full service and all-inclusive beachfront resorts. They vary from the exclusive and elite to a hammock on the beach beneath the stars.


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Jun15

One&Only Kanuhura – the start of a Robinson Crusoe experience

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The 26 natural atolls, which make up the Maldives, contain some 1200 coral islands, infinite sandbanks and reefs that stretch 820 kilometers across the equator from North to South, and 120 kilometers East to West. Covering a total area of 90,000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean, only 200 of these islands is inhabited, while an additional 90 have been converted into resorts.

maldives-kanuhura-4One & Only Kanuhura, Maldives, opened in February 2000, is a luxurious five star hotel, offering the highest standard of accommodation, service and culinary experience. Accommodation is in villas either on the island’s coral sand fringe or in a little village on stilts at the end of a wooden pier. Close by are some of the world’s best diving sites, with the outer reef dropping down nearly two thousand metres. Only one third of the island surface has been used for buildings, leaving a feel of spaciousness and tropical slendour. Kanuhura offers a choice of pure relaxation, or for the more sports oriented, an active holiday experience. It is home to the largest state of the art spa in the Maldives, the first disco and an excellent kids club, along with some of the world’s best diving, as the outer reef here drops to 2000m.
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Mar01

Why not vacation in Bahrain?

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Bahrain, a group of 33 islands, with an area of 707 square kilometres, is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East with over two million tourists a year.The capital, Manama, on the main island, boasts excellent hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, an intriguing souq (bazaar) and all the other facilities visitors need for a great holiday.
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Feb17

Belize – The Caribbean paradise

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Belize is a peaceful, only English-speaking country in Central America. Belize is home to an interesting mix of over ten different cultures including Garifuna, Maya, Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, and German Mennonites. Belize also lays claim to hundreds of ancient Maya temples, large tracts of intact tropical rain forest, and this hemisphere’s longest barrier reef. Belize – the small Caribbean l American country with the longest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Oct17

Australia is the land of contrasts

australiaAustralia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The English-speaking rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. Australia offers some of the wackiest wildlife anywhere—where else will you find a `drop bear`, kanga or duck-billed platypus?

Crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches, spectacular natural wonders and great hospitality: This is the Land Down Under. Whether you`re a snorkeler, trekker, opera fanatic, thrill seeker, scuba diver or just like to take life at your own pace, you will find the perfect holiday. There`s an amazing and confusing array of choices. Talk to our experts to figure out the best itinerary for you to see the most of this great country at a mellow pace.
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