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The Malaysian state of Sabah, located at the northeast corner of the island of Borneo, is well positioned to offer a unique tropical island vacation flavor with a difference. In fact..., with a very big difference. There is more to Sabah than the sunny tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches, tropical island setting, clear crystal waters, and rich ocean and marine life. Unlike the Caribbean islands or most tropical island vacation destinations in the world, Sabah offers a complete array ...
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b>Botswana is internationally acclaimed for its supreme and unforced combination of tourism and wildlife. 17% of the country is proclaimed protected and a further 20% made up of wildlife management areas. With its eclectic mix of serenely beautiful landscapes and some of the largest populations of wildlife species found in Africa, Botswana is a premier holiday destination amongst adventure and eco-tourists. Although the country is rich in cultural and historical heritage Botswana's main tourist ...
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Copyright 2005 Chris Neilson Let's face it, most of us are not lucky enough to have a swimming pool in our back garden, so when we go on vacation it's a rare treat to splash about in the toasty warm waters of an outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor pools are best enjoyed in the sunshine, and to that end, there can be no better place to lie back in the crystal clear waters, staring at the dappled silhouette of a swaying palm tree and let your cares float away, than in everyone's favourite holiday ...
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The two main Islands of Zanzibar, Unguja and Pemba, lay 40km off the mainland of Tanzania and are separated from the mainland of Tanzania by a shallow channel. Both these islands were once joined to the African mainland. These islands were first settled by Africans, then came the Shirazis fleeing from Persia and then came the Omani Arabs. This crates an electric mix of cultures that make these islands so popular, so exotic; and occasional so troublesome even to the present day. The islanders ...
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Color-drenched sunsets. Magical moonlit walks along the ship's decks. Gazing out into the ocean and whispering words of love to your new spouse. Nothing is more romantic than a cruise. Honeymooners can have their choice of destinations and decide if they want to participate in all of the ship's activities or just join in a few and spend the rest of time in bed! The great thing about taking a cruise for the honeymoon is the all-inclusiveness of the ship. Entertainment, food, lodging, activities ...
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The snow is falling furiously outside my window when I am woken by telephone ringing at 0710. I remember that I asked to be called early if it was snowing, and Stefan, my hunky Austrian instructor is at the other end of the line. "I'll see you at the bottom of the Creekside gondola in 20 minutes", he says. "Can you really make it that quickly?". He doesn't realize that I am staying at one of Holiday Whistler's ski-in, ski-out homes in Taluswood, a spectacular development of ski lodge homes on ...
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If you are thinking about taking a vacation but are not quite sure what type holiday you want to take, then seriously consider the ultimate vacation; a cruise! Cruises are one of the best vacations for all sorts of people for a number of reasons. They are cheap, fun, and no, you won't get bored. With cruises, you have the ability choose from a huge variety of locations, including Europe, the Dominican Republic, Australia, or more exotic destinations such as Mexico or Hawaii. One of the added ...
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Great Caribbean cruise discount vacations One of the most popular cruises, Caribbean cruise discount vacations is a dream getaway that always leaves an impression and unforgettable memories. The Caribbean island holds a magnificent combinations of modern and natural resources, providing something for everyone to enjoy. If you love nature or like to be in the out doors, then a Caribbean cruise discount vacations is just for you. The wonderful weather in the Caribbean is perfect for snorkeling ...
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Are you going to celebrate Christmas in Budapest with Hungarian friends? I tell you some essential information about opening hours, public transport and some interesting Hungarian Christmas traditions. In mid-November Budapest starts to prepare for Christmas. Streets are decorated with colourful lights, shop-windows are adorned to lure in customers hunting for gifts. More and more people set out to look for the ideal Christmas presents in shops or in the markets. If you're looking for a unique ...
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Mexico has beautiful beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean. In this article, we look at two hot spots on the east coast - Playa del Carmen and Cozumel Playa del Carmen With one of the prettiest beaches on the Caribbean coast, Playa del Carmen was the hidden gem of Mexico for years and years. About 10 years ago, the word got out and now Playa del Carmen is exploding. If you're looking for solitude, this isn't the place with cruise ships and so on packing the place during high season. ...
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