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Panama City Beach is a small city in Bay County, Florida with its 8.000 residents. Despite its being small, it has been a popular place for those.

Who want to enjoy the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico for years. Panama City Beach, which shares.

The same name with the city, has a 27-miles length and it seems like heaven as a result of the combination of green water and sugar white sand.

Due to The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport which opened in May 2010, many national airways have started direct flights.

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Captain Louis Skrmetta of Ship Island Excursions fears it's only a matter of time before oil begins washing ashore on the barrier island.Skrmetta's boat, the Gulf Islander, headed for Ship Island Monday under clearing skies and a northerly breeze. But instead of sun-seeking tourists aboard, this cruise was filled with media representatives and environmental advocates.

"Without these barrier islands, you'd have a lot more damage on the mainland after a hurricane. So these islands are very important," Skrmetta explained to visitors.Thankfully, there were no signs of any oil intrusion on the beautiful south beach on Ship Island.

Skrmetta is quick to explain to visitors that the black colored sand is not oil, it's the naturally occurring titanium that washes ashore on the island.Sadly, Captain Skrmetta fears the "writing is on the wall." The beautiful island he talks about so passionately is a likely target for the still moving oil slick.

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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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Looking for a Myrtle Beach golf vacation package for travel this winter? I recently spotted this 3-night, 3-round special offered by the Legends Golf & Resort.

The “Winter Special” package, which is available from November 16, 2009 through February 24, 2010, includes accommodations, golf with cart, free range balls, and a drink ticket each day. According to Legends:

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Ratua Private Island says it’s the perfect retreat for travellers wanting to escape to their own private island and away from the “world of consumption, economic upheaval and global warming.”

Launched nearly four years ago, the private island resort is a 30-minute motorboat journey from Espiritu Santo Airport in the Vanuatu Archipelago, on 146 acres of private land.

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Guests are this week offered two weeks for the price of one on Florida’s Gulf Coast with this great last minute family holiday idea.  Anna Maria Vacations is offering two weeks for the price of one when staying in a luxury villa, apartment or waterside home before December 19th 2009.

Two weeks accommodation in Villa Tuscany costs from only £14 per person per night (£1,200), based on six people sharing a three bedroom Mediterranean-style villa, with a private heated, pool in tropical gardens.  Visit Anna Maria Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast which offers seven miles of unbroken white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and a variety of visitor attractions which are suitable for all ages.

Get some adventure in your life and pamper yourself in the soft basking sun, rolling soft waves and pristine beaches. Take a holiday trip to Caribbean Islands and enjoy your holiday in the most unique fashion with activities that will thrill you and send your spirit souring high. You will also get to enjoy the most beautiful floral and colourful landscapes along with all the fun filled activities.

Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful islands offering romantic gateway. There are numerous resorts and spas on this island. If it’s your honeymoon then there can be no location more profound for you than this one. Get yourself registered at a nice beach resort and enjoy the soft rolling waves climbing the peaks of white sands and rolling back. Enjoy the package along with the exciting water activities.

Head for the pristine white beach and experience a cool dive into the crystal blue water. The Caribbean islands provide you with one of the world’s best diving locations. Skilled professionals along with amateurs must go for this thrilling activity. While swimming through the cool water you may also come across some of the world’s most exotic variety of marine life. So slip into the smooth water and enjoy snorkelling, sailing, water skiing, paragliding, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, board sports etc.

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There really isn’t a bad place in the Caribbean for weddings or honeymoons, but in an attempt to help your clients shorten the list of possible destinations in the region, Travel Agent came up with three islands sure to satisfy clients looking for a romantic setting.

Jamaica
No matter what you are looking for—be it a luxury hotel, a beach resort or an all-inclusive—Jamaica has something for everyone, for every price point, for every age. This is why we, along with the tour operators we spoke with, think Jamaica is the best place for a destination wedding in the Caribbean.

With all the ingredients for a memorable wedding met—beaches, intimate accommodations and natural beauty—Jamaica is an ideal all-in-one wedding and honeymoon destination. In addition, families and friends who attend the wedding can extend the stay to a mini vacation or reunion while enjoying the nightlife, rainforest canopy tours, relaxing beaches and swimming with dolphins.

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For a long time now, Mallorca has been a popular holiday destination with people from across Europe and other parts of the world. A hot climate for most of the year makes this particular Balearic island an ideal spot for relaxing by the seaside and exploring new horizons. Whether you head to the capital of the Balearic Islands - Palma - or to one of the many other municipalities, Mallorca is able to offer the traditional requirements for any vacation in the sun.

Accommodation-wise, there are plenty of options too. If you are looking for villas by the beach or villas with a pool, they can be found in abundance on this beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the east coast of Spain.

Indeed, Mallorca Farmhouses offers an array of places to stay, providing a wide choice of Mallorca villas for the perfect holiday getaway. Relaxing by the pool Properties such as Casa Francisca in Cala Bona on the Costa de Los Pinos provide guests with a heated pool that can be enjoyed by all who stay there.

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Bocas del Toro is a chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea on the western end of Panama.This group of islands is some of the most beautiful in the world. Crystal clear waters, beaches and mangrove lined islands are trademarks of Bocas del Toro.

You can hire a private boat or jump aboard a tour boat to Dolphin Bay to encounter more dolphins than you have seen anywhere, or travel to Starfish Cove to view huge starfish and/or Red Frog beach to see the unique red frogs.  Access to most of the islands is available via many water taxis for very reasonable prices.

Surfing at Bocas del Toro is thought to be some of the best in the world. Many restaurants are world class dining experiences. There are ample accommodations for any budget  available in Bocas del Toro town and most of the larger islands.

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