Bora Bora has often been called the world’s most beautiful island. It comprises one main island of 29sq-km, roughly the shape of.

A seahorse, with white-sand beaches and surrounded by a coral reef and strings of “motus” (islets); resident population is about 6,000.

In between lies a lagoon of breathtakingly-brilliant colours, from turquoise to deep blue.In the jungled hills of.

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My brother-in-law delivered a grave warning. 'Barbados has gone,' he said, shortly before we packed our premier cru Ambre Solaire and headed for Gatwick Airport. By which he meant that the bulldozers now outnumber the bullfinches, while battalions of chavs sprinkle the island not so much with gold dust, but bawdy bling that encourages hotels and restaurants to charge St Tropez prices.

And you know what? He's absolutely right  and completely wrong. It all depends on what sharpens your pencil, because the trick with Barbados is that it's diverse enough to cater for everyone. Hire a car, head for Cherry Tree Hill in the north and you'll have to pinch yourself that this has become a notorious celebrity-charged hangout.You'll know when you've got there because suddenly the rolling waves of the Atlantic coast come into view with such theatrical effect that you feel like Moses arriving at the Red Sea.

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We all know life is not a popularity contest - though when it comes to vacations, some Greek islands seem to win that contest more often than others. But what makes a Greek island perfect for one person may make it disastrous for another.

Which is why there are so many possible answers to the question  "What's the Most Popular Greek Island?" And remember, the "most popular" may have nothing to do with being the "best" Greek island. Share what you think is the Best Greek Island.

Tuscon ("Seduced by a searing desert sun") is far from the only place in the United States that can be warm, sunny and uplifting at this time of year. Here are some other ideas for enticing all-American winter-sun breaks – at least, based on normal weather conditions.

Florida has been experiencing weather as abnormally cold as we have in Britain. Earlier this month, snow flurries were spotted around Orlando and record low near-freezing temperatures were recorded in Miami. Prices for the packages below are, unless otherwise stated, per person for a week in February, based on two sharing the cheapest type of room, and include return economy flight.

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Madang, a province on the northern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea, has an alluring natural beauty with landscaped parks, waterways, tree-lined streets and a number of resorts; rich natural resources (minerals, fish, timber and crops) and friendly people. It is the administrative capital of the Province and the shipping distribution point for cargo and freight in the region and the Highlands Provinces beyond.Industries

Philippine-owned RD Tuna Canners - which exports globally and to the European Union in particular; Ramu Agro-Industries producing palm oil and cashews; Jant/Gogol woodchip mill; and the James Barnes Company producing meat products are amongst PNG's biggest employers.

Tourism is also growing strongly. Madang is currently linked by air to Port Moresby (twice daily) and by road to the Highlands and Lae (a four-hour drive away).

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If claims of a local cabbie-cum-guide are anything to go by, the scenery depicted on a 20-rupee Indian currency note is actually the natural landscape of one of the most picturesque spots at Mount Harriet near Port Blair. No official confirmation on this, but this is how the 21-year-old lad sells Mount Harriet — the second highest peak in the Andaman Islands and our first destination of the trip..

Standing tall at about 365 metres, Mount Harriet, which offers a splendid bird's-eye view of Port Blair's adjoining islands, is barely 10 minutes from the Chatham harbour of the Capital city to Bamboo flat aboard a ferry, followed by a five-minute vehicle ride.

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Luxury Villas: Here’s one of the most interesting stories we’ve heard in our travels. We recently stayed in a penthouse suite at Tropical Villa Vacations in Wailea, Maui, which is adjacent to the acclaimed Grand Wailea Resort (which is known for its children’s activity pool). You know what some people who stay at Tropical Villa Vacations in Maui do?

They rent a week at the villas – because they are luxuriously gorgeous and spacious – and simultaneously, they book rooms for a week, next door at the Grand Wailea, simply so their kids can have access to all the fun in the activity pool. Now that’s the meaning of true luxury!

 Tropical Villa Vacations offers 15 luxury properties in Wailea, and another 25 located around the island of Maui. We recommend it enthusiastically. After all, here’s a level of luxury that is simply unprecedented in our travels – and we go everywhere. For starters, these properties are fully stocked with everything imaginable to make your trip remarkable.

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A beach-lover's paradise, this Caribbean island's interior boasts desert, but the coasts are filled with picture-perfect, powdery white sand and tranquil sapphire waters. With gorgeous year-round weather, it's always the right time to scuba dive, windsurf, snorkel, tee off, horse ride or hike.

At night, enjoy casinos and Vegas-style shows. While Aruba displays hints of its Dutch influences (it's still part of the Netherlands), don't expect Old World reserve: the draw here is relaxation and fun.

With over 7,000 islands, the Caribbean offers perfect beach vacations and island getaways to escape the frosty winter. Whether you decide to plan a last-minute weekend getaway or you’re just looking for a daydream getaway from the office, here’s some ideas for the perfect luxury Caribbean vacation.

The Caribbean is a haven for gorgeous weather, white and pink beaches, relaxed locals dressed in flip-flops and a smile and clear, blue water. That’s the collective story. However, each island adds its own spice to this flavorful melting pot of cultures.

Looking for a relaxing spa getaway? Head to exquisite St Bart’s and stay at the impeccable Villa Zen Nirvana oceanfront vacation rental. Relax just steps from the beach, and bring along friends and family or just the two of you for a rejuvenating escape in St. Bart’s.

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FOR several years, our extended family  19 of us  has taken a holiday vacation in the tropics. Typically we go to an all-inclusive resort.As a younger man .

when I hitchhiked across Europe, camped in the United States Virgin Islands, rented a bungalow in Mexico  I would have dismissed a resort vacation as highly bogus.

But we’re now middle-aged with insanely busy lives, and what this kind of vacation gives our extended family, which reaches from New York to Seattle, Chicago to Florida, is a chance for three generations to be together, to move at a slower pace, to enjoy one another’s company.

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