Results for "Salt Spring Island"
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Eaglehawk Neck
World Directory, Australia, Australia, Tasmania, Tasmania
Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus connecting the Tasman Peninsula to mainland Tasmania.
Locally known as the Neck the isthmus itself is around 400 metres long and under 30 metres wide at its narrowest point. It forms a natural gateway to the peninsula that was utilised by the British in 1830s when a line of dogs was chained to posts across the neck to warn of any convicts attempting to escape the prison at Port Arthur. The area was heavily patrolled by soldiers, and the guards' quarters still remains as a museum. Many attempts were made by prisoners to escape via the neck, including those of Martin Cash.
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Santa Pola
World Directory, Europe, Spain, Valencia, Alicante
Santa Pola is a coastal town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopo in the Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 58.6 km² and has a population of 30,000 inhabitants of whom 10,000 are residents of the nearby town of Gran Alacant.
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Burnham Overy Staithe
World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Norfolk
Between Burnham Overy Staithe and the sea, the river spreads out into multiple tidal creeks through the salt marshes that fringe the coast hereabouts, and finally leaves land behind by passing though the fronting sand dunes at a gap locally known as Burnham Harbour. Small boats can reach Burnham Overy Staithe through this gap and creek. Today Burnham Overy Staithe, and the associated harbour, is a major recreational sailing centre. It is also the point of departure for ferries to the Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve.
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Galilee
World Directory, North America, United States, Rhode Island, Washington County
Galilee is is an authentic working New England fishing villagein Narragansett Rhode Island.
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Salt Island Bay
World Directory, Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda, Virgin Gorda
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Taormina
World Directory, Europe, Italy, Sicily, Messina
Taormina is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania.
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Walvis Bay
World Directory, Africa, Namibia, Erongo, Erongo
Walvis Bay, is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast.
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The Island House
World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, Hancock County Southwest Harbor,
The Island House, Southwest Harbor, Maine, United States, located in a quiet setting nearby. Nestled on a hill above the village, with the sound of the wind in the surrounding spruce and pines, it provides a place of serenity for those who visit.
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Dolphin Wild Island Cruises
World Directory, Australia, Australia, Redcliffe City, Moreton Bay Regional Council Redcliffe,
What could be more exciting than exploring shipwrecks and coral reefs, feeding tropical fish out of your hand, watching as dolphins swim and play nearby. Dolphin Wild Island Cruises in Redcliffe can make all this excitement come true with an organized snorkeling tour.
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Kai-lypso
World Directory, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Cayman Kai,
Welcome to Kai-lypso, a vacation rental house situated on the idyllic Cayman Kai area of the Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands. The two story lanai is great place for entertaining or just relaxing or make use of the two seat kayak, go snorkel or visit the many beach restaurants and bars around Rum Point Beach.