Goalhi No. 3 Majeedhee Baazaaru, | formerly Lohifushi Island Resort, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.Newly refurished and upgraded, the Huduranfushi Island Resort, formerly known as the Lohifushi, is a tropical treasure on one of the largest islands in the Maldives.

The resort is surrounded by soft white sands, lush green landscape and crystal clear waters making it a favourite with sun worshippers and underwater explorers. Huduranfushi, meaning island of white gold, is a developed island, offering something for everyone. The beauty of this island extends far below the water where you will find a colourful array of marine life.

These warm waters are also home to a variety of watersports and, from May until September, the island is an excellent base for surfing. After a day of sunning yourself on the sands, sailing on the sea, or relaxing around the pool, unwind and watch the sun sink into the ocean at the Sunset Bar.

Continuing this week's theme about honeymoon/romantic destinations where you can truly get away from it all...
Yesterday we revealed six luxury locations scattered across the planet where you could escape from TV, cell phones, and the Internet. Today we're turning to Canada, which, thanks to its location and the present exchange rate, can be an economical choice for any kind of getaway.
The USA's stylish northern neighbor offers many fabulous escapes, from indulging in the offerings of thriving cities to treks through icy tundra. Here are three getaways involving tranquil, charming islands where you'll find no cars.In British Columbia, South Winchelsea Island is one of 19 Winchelsea Islands that make up the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago just off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Comprised of approximately 25 acres, it is the first of the four islands in the chain to be purchased by a conservation organization---The Land Conservancy of British Columbia---and is being managed as an ecological reserve.

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More than a dozen condominiums line the beaches of Singer Island, their windows offering a sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean near Palm Beach. But because of beach erosion, the ocean has recently gotten too close for comfort.

So two prominent Florida politicians — state Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, and U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, D-Boca Raton — have been prodding state and federal officials to approve a $30-million taxpayer-funded project to build 11 rock walls about 200 feet off Singer Island's beach.

The walls, known as a breakwater, will not stop the erosion, only slow it down, according to Palm Beach County officials sponsoring the project. But biologists fear the breakwater would stop something else: nesting by endangered sea turtles.

Singer Island, which protrudes farther into the Atlantic than any other part of Florida's coastline, is one of the best places in the state for loggerhead, hawksbill and green sea turtles to lay their eggs. The breakwater "would have significant impacts on migration to and from the beach by adult and hatchling sea turtles," state wildlife officials warned in a letter.

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Kiama Downs is situated in the northern part of the Municipality adjacent to North Kiama Drive.

The Beach is approximately one kilometre in length and is the home of Kiama Downs Surf Lifesaving Club, which is situated at the northern end of the beach.
The northern end of the beach is patrolled by volunteer lifesavers on weekends and public holidays during the beach season, the voluntary patrol hours may vary throughout the beach season.

This is supplemented by Council’s Professional Lifeguards on Monday to Friday,
The patrol hours are 10:00am - 6:00pm during the Christmas/New Year school holidays.
Like Surf Beach, Kiama Downs Beach experiences dangerous rips and currents on occasion.

Beach goers should only swim between the flags during patrol hours.
While the beach is patrolled it is suitable for surfboard riding, body board riding and body surfing.

Occupying a breathtaking site on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush and tranquil gardens, the Mount Nelson is Cape Town’s most famous hotel, located just a short stroll from the historic city centre and vibrant Kloof Street.

The 144 luxurious rooms and 57 suites offer garden or mountain facing views and leisure facilities include two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, a gymnasium with personal trainers, a golf practice net, two gift shops and internet access throughout the hotel. A luxurious spa has opened boasting 10-treatments rooms, a sauna, steam room, plunge pools and a conservatory.

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INCLUDES
Return airfare Johannesburg/ Bazaruto Island, 4 night’s accommodation on DBB (dinner, bed, and breakfast) basis, non-motorized water sports.

EXCLUDES
All airport taxes, South Africa and Mozambique air taxes, personal expenses, additional meals and beverages, motorised water sport, island excursions, Marine National Parks fee.

OPTION
Passengers may extend their stay by as many nights as they wish.
Please enquire when making reservation.

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Komandoo is an idyllic private island retreat, a haven of charm and elegance, only 100 meters wide and 500 meters long, with attractive sugar white sand banks on both ends.

A beautiful turquoise lagoon all around the island and a magnificent house reef with superb snorkeling.

The vegetation is tropical with a beautiful 40-year old coconut plantation as highlight. Komandoo is perfectly situated in a channel opening, which makes it very interesting for divers and snorkelers.

You never know what to expect when entering the waters, Turtles, Mantas, Sharks or Rays. Sitting on the "Kandu Bar" terrace, You often see a school of dolphins playing as they pass by.

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Located a mere 19 kilometres west of Perth, Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia’s most treasured holiday destinations. Thousands of visitors choose to experience the pressure-free atmosphere of the Island and take advantage of the many activities, attractions and accommodation options on offer. Measuring only 11 kilometres in length and 4.5 kilometres in width, Rottnest Island is considered to have a semi arid Mediterranean style climate and be proudly known to the local Aboriginal people as ‘Wadjemup’, meaning the ‘land across the water’.

History of Rottnest Island dates back to the Ice Age, when it was believed to be still connected to the mainland. European history started as early as 1627, when Dutch explorers first became aware of the Island’s existence. In 1658 the first recorded Dutch landing took place, but the Island was only given its peculiar name in 1696, when a Dutch explorer known as Willem de Vlamingh named it Rottnest Island after he found it was inhabited by a population of large rat looking creatures. Now one of the Island’s most loveable attractions, these marsupials are known as Quokkas. Resembling a wallaby, they have been a protected species on the Island since the late 1920’s. After the first Dutch explorers, white settlement started in 1830 and the town of Kingston was established. Unfortunately the original farmers on the island failed, after severely changing the Island’s landscape, and in 1838 Rottnest Island was proclaimed the home of a Western Australian Aboriginal penal settlement. History has it, that Rottnest Island was also the location of a prisoners of war camp during World War I, had a military stronghold established in World War II and was a destination for salt gathering.

Strike action has taken place in Paradise Island Resort of Villa Group Hotels with protesting staff of the island demanding unpaid arrears of service charge and overtime pay.

The demands of the protesters were met by the Group and the chairman of the group himself came to negotiate with the protesting staff.

Mr. Gasim promised to pay the demanded monies as of this evening and explained the delays were caused by the recent sudden requirement by the government to repay some huge loans the Group had to pay to the BML and the global recession which is beginning to show effects on the tourism industry. The strike is reported to be resolved and the workers have resumed their duties.