Search Results for 'Sea'

The Sea Pines Resort Adds Value to Vacationing In Hilton Hea...

The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has enthralled generations of travelers and guests for more than 50 years and is one of the most notable and popular resorts along the eastern seaboard. Now, this lush vacation [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Machias Seal Island offers puffin-watchers paradise

Machias Seal Island, a remote bird sanctuary in the Bay of Fundy, provides birdwatchers, naturalists and photographers with a rare glimpse of one of Canada’s most popular seabirds. The rocky island, located 18 kilometres southwest of [...]

Posted On : Aug, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

A proposed $30-million project to slow Singer Island beach e...

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 promi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Always in Season on Big Island

The Big Island is highlighting ways big and small travelers can go easy on the environment. A new ecotourism "micro-site" on the Big Island Visitors Bureau Web site reflects the growing interest in sustainable practices for both [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Scuba Diving In Phuket, The Pearl Of The Andaman Sea

Phuket is the southern province of Thailand. The word 'Phuket', derived from Malay word 'bukit', means hill or mountain. Phuket is a beautiful island and it seems like a mountain or hill for a distant view. Being the largest island in Thai [...]

Posted On : Oct, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

November's Seattle Parks Levy and the Sewage Leak at Edgewat...

A property–tax increase for parks and green spaces will be on the November 4th ballot in Seattle. The levy will cost the average homeowner about $83 a year for six years. How do you use Seattle parks? Are you satisfied with your parks [...]

Posted On : Jul, 23 2008 | Comments : 0

Maya Hotel Floating Pyramid Island In Caribbean Sea

Oceanic Creations also intends to construct hotels, casinos, island cities and even movable vacation villages. The secret ingredient for all of these projects is a unique plastic composite material which offers built-in insulation that ma [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

A tiny island-nature-reserve in the Baltic Sea: Lilla Karlso...

One of the smallest of Swedish Islands in the Baltic Sea, Lilla Karlso is only 1.6 square kilometres in mass and about 66 meters high above sea level. Situated some 3 km west of the island of Gotland and 4.5 km from Stora Karlso, t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Tinos Island (Aegean Sea) - Known for its medieval windmills

Famous for its windmills and the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, Tinos Island lies in the Cyclades Group in the Aegean Sea. Neighbours of islands, Delos, Mykonos and Andros, the island was also called Ophiussa; Greek for snake; [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2007 | Comments : 0

Gotland Island (Sweden): 'Pearl of the Baltic Sea'

If anyone ever wishes to cycle along the coast during night-time at 10 pm in the shade of the setting sun, all the while enjoying the solitude of the serene environs, then Gotland Island is just the place to be at. Often called t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Stora Karlso: A small Swedish Island in the Baltic Sea

Situated some 6 kms west of the island of Gotland, Stora Karlso is a small island in Baltic Sea, and is also a part of the Swedish nation. With an area of 2.5 square km, most part of the island is just plain limestone, surrounded b [...]

Posted On : May, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

Reunion Island (Africa): The Mountain in the Sea

One of France’s ‘Overseas Departements’ or overseas territory, Reunion Island is one of its 26 regions of France. Located in the Indian Ocean, east of the island of Madagascar, it is located south of the island nation of [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Gone to the bananas - St. Lucia (Caribbean Sea)

One of the many islands in the Caribbean Sea, Saint Lucia’s is known more for its bananas’ production than a tourist destination. Though, part of the Caribbean group of islands, it does cater to a large influx of tourist, with t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Marco Island Sea Excursions is a Florida

It's fun on the water Marco Island Sea Excursions is a Florida convention services company that offers support services to meeting planners. Our services include Fishing, Boating, Beach Parties, Dinner Cruises, Shelling, Sailing, Ever [...]