Results for "Pender Island"
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Kapiti Coast, Wellington
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington
The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges. The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges.
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Koh Samui
World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Surat Thani, Surat Thani
Koh Samui, the beautiful island of the coconut trees, is the third largest Thai island. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are bigger) The area is about 247 square km's and it is located 700 km south of Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam.
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Djerba
World Directory, Africa, Tunisia, Gulf of Gabes, Gulf of Gabes
Djerba is, at 514 km², the largest island off North Africa, located in the Gulf of Gabes off the coast of Tunisia.
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Boca Grande
World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Lee County
The Boca Grande village is situated midway on the seven mile long island. a town without a stoplight, and no doorstep mail delivery. Boca Grande is a state of mind as much as a place. a tropical tranquility guarded by those who have loved it for decades and equally revered by relative newcomers. A visitor coming to the island has no idea of the delights ahead.
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Mindelo
World Directory, Africa, Cape Verde, Barlavento Islands, Sao Vicente
Mindelo, is a port city on the Cape Verde in the northern part of the island of São Vicente. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and this island's municipality.
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Ulvon
World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Ulvon, Ulvon
Ulvon is a beautiful island with typical Swedish West Coast cliffs, small beaches, cabins and a family hostel. We also have a cafe by the sea and a restaurant whith wonderful view over the fjord and Orust island.
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Dominica
World Directory, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic Regions, Dominica
Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern Caribbean, the island embraces a sense of serene, ageless beauty. It's a place where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea.
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Symi
World Directory, Europe, Greece, South Aegean, Dodecanese
Symi is a small but historic Greek island and municipality. The island, along with the rest of the Dodecanese, changed hands several times in the 20th century: in 1912 the Dodecanese declared independence from the Ottomans as the Federation of the Dodecanese Islands though this was almost immediately occupied by Italy.
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Pylos
World Directory, Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Messenia
Pylos, or Pilos, is a large bay and a town on the west coast of the Peloponnese, in the district of Messenia in southern Greece. It is the capital of Pylia Province. Nearby villages include Gialova, Elaiofyto, Schinolakka, and Palaionero.
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Mallorca
World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca
There's far more to Mallorca than the holy triumvirate of sun, sea and sand. Fight your way past the army of tan-seeking tourists, and you'll discover Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches. If you're after something a bit crazier, there are 24-hour parties galore.