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Caño Island: Costa Rica’s accessible wild isle

Forbidden islands have long captivated, especially ones shrouded in mists, forests and legends of treasure, pirates and Indians. Add world-class diving and snorkeling along with a world hot spot for lightning strikes, and you get one of t [...]

Posted On : Nov, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

Wildfire threatens Reunion Island national park

French authorities sent reinforcements Monday to battle a wildfire raging through the national park of Reunion Island, a unique ecosystem designated a World Heritage Site. A total of 171 firefighters were to arrive on the French overseas [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

Vanuatu islands: Get happy, get a little wild

Reporting from Yakel Village, Vanuatu —— My teenage daughter is standing in a lineup of tribesmen and she is angry with me. As I lift my camera, she says, "I look hideous," unaware of the irony of being surrounded by [...]

Posted On : Oct, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Wild weather reaches South Island

Strong winds hit the top of the South Island late this morning, blowing roofs off homes near Picton, and are expected to hit other parts of the South Island later today. It follows a day of wild weather in the North Island in which saw h [...]

Posted On : Apr, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Worst of wild weather over in New Zealand North Island

Heavy rain and strong winds which have wreaked havoc across the top of the New Zealand North Island eased and major roads which had been closed due to flooding began to reopen on Monday morning after crews worked through the night. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Spectacular scenery and stunning wilderness of Australia

Being renowned for one of the most richly diverse landscapes in the world, Australia, littered with more than 10 000 beaches, offers dramatic canyons and mountains, sheer valleys, thundering waterfalls and national parks. Tours in Austra [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Galapagos Island wildlife threatened by traveling mosquitoes

In preparing for trips to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, we tourists may cart in with us more than we mean to. Disease-carrying mosquitoes, which may have devastating effects on the islands’ unique wildlife, have been increasingly [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Captiva Island day cruises for shelling, wildlife sightings ...

Captiva Cruises offers eight different ways to leave the mainland. Getting on the boat at the dock on Captiva Island is just the beginning with a good glimpse of the the shy manatees rolling in the water nearby. Manatees can be seen whil [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge

The Virginia barrier island chain, which includes Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, is one of only 17 sites in the United States classified as a "Wetland of International Importance." The refuge is the southernmost isla [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2008 | Comments : 0

Hawaii's Wild Side

Yes, you really can frolic in a land called Hanalei. You can also hike amid passion vines and waterfalls, learn to snorkel, and fly (by zip line) through the jungle. Welcome to Kauai, the island developers have yet to tam We are seated in t [...]