" Best Kept Secret Island Paradises"," You want a place without fifteen-story hotels, screaming crowds, and a thousand souvenir shops. Well, worry no longer. But don't wait a decade to choose one. This is truly an unspoiled island with lush, rolling hills, tranquil lanes, and a pristine beach with bioluminescent waters. It's like an ethereal wonderland. The residents are warm and personable and you will likely make a few friends before you leave. Cottages nestled on the mountainsides offer a panoramic view. Enjoy at least a few meals gazing out from your own deck. Snorkel on Tunnels Reef, have lunch at the Tropical Taco, view the Waimea Canyon (Grand Canyon of the Pacific) and Wailus and Opaeka Falls. Grill the fish yourself at your cottage for a meal you'll never forget. Start off with the stunning orientation walk to begin tasting the wild natural beauty and charm. At the Club and Spa you will find a 9-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, and equipment for a quick game of croquet. Play a game of billiards or do a vigorous workout followed by a luxurious massage. Play beach volleyball, or sit back and enjoy a native dance pageant or Kava ceremony. You will never get bored at the Waykaya Club. Jellyfish Lake, Palau: Palau is a wonderland located about 500 miles from the Philippines. The one jellyfish lake open to the public is on the uninhabited island of Macharchar. 2 million translucent, orange orbs ranging in size from marble- to volley ball-sized. It is doubtful that you will be able to tear yourself away from the jellyfish, but, if so, the sea kayaking among the Rock Islands is superb, and there are fascinating World War II relics to be found on the island of Peleliu. The volcanic yield has resulted in black sand beaches and soil that grows some of the best wine grapes in existence. You must sample the fried tomato balls (Keftadas). If you can tear yourself away from that, you must visit the nearby town of Oia, with its stunning sunsets. Perhaps you can find lodging among the villages overlooking the submerged volcano. It features eleven exclusive Cliffside accommodations, two main dining gazebos, and private cave dining. The rooms of the resort overflow with ambience: music for whatever your vibe, candles and scented oils, the most comfortable beds, and gracious hospitality. Sheddy Williams has been the head chef for 15 years. It is guaranteed that no matter how frayed your nerves when you arrived, you will leave the Caves refreshed. Christ Church, Barbados: Why would you visit the Barbados? Well, for one thing, the residents love tourists and the crime rate is almost non-existent. The surf is consistently perfect for surfing, kite surfing, or windsurfing. You can stroll the plantations, lush gardens or the rum distilleries. You will love it. Long Island, Bahamas: We're not pushing Long Island alone. A massive spine of ancient reef gives the 80-mile island two faces: the sheer cliffs and caves of the east coast and the soft, sandy, mangrove-lined lee side which washes into the Bahamas Bank. But it is best known for Dean's Blue Hole, a vast abyss that tunnels down about 600 feet. However, a writer for Trip Atlas raved, ""Long Island is a true hidden gem---the real paradise island of the Bahamas!"" This island is also home to Columbus Point, towering memorial to Christopher Columbus, perched high atop a hill at the island's northernmost tip. Make my day click here
"Best of the Bahamas - The 10 Best Bahamas Islands"," And with good reason. There are nearly 30 inhabited islands here, and of those more than a dozen hold tourist interest. It is by far the most populous, most popular, and literally a magnet for vacationers, particularly Americans. Besides its history-laden narrow streets and British-era forts, the chief draws here are the Atlantis International Resort and Casino and the Queen's Staircase, the latter a 65-step stone stairway, representing one step for each year of Queen Victoria's rule, which climbs 102 feet to Fort Fincastle. A travel brochure for the island describes it as ""cosmopolitan glitz and glamour, coupled with miles of pristine beaches and endless turquoise seas. The island has a dozen or so good hotels, several excellent waterfront restaurants, outstanding shopping venues, two casinos, and miles and miles of sandy beaches. The big draw on the island is the Lucayan National Park, an environmental happening of sorts. The Abacos The Abacos, or just Abaco, is a cluster of tiny islands, islets and outcroppings that forms a 100-mile-long archipelago of its own. Its capital city, Marsh Harbour, which is really a one-stop-light town, is the third largest in the Bahamas. Recreation in the Abacos includes all the warm-weather outdoor sports you can think of, while the amenities here can be described as modern. Andros Andros is by far the largest island in the Bahamas, 104 miles long and 40 miles wide, located just north of the Abacos, with an island-wide population of 8,000. There are good visitor facilities here, including a wide selection of accommodations, ranging from full-fledged resorts to neat little guest houses. It comprises two distinct islands, with a combined land mass of less than 10 square miles, and a population of around 1,600, most of whom live in Bailey Town in North Bimini. Most visitors go to Bimini to fish, and the island, besides, is the locale of more than 20 well-known fishing tournaments. Eleuthera Eleuthera, which is perhaps the longest of the Bahamian islands, more than 110 miles long, and which lies 60 miles west of Nassau, is the playground of the rich and famous. The island has a population of 10,800, and its principal towns are Spanish Wells, the wealthiest colony in the Bahamas; Harbour Island, a resort island with clear water and a pink-tinged beach; Gregory Town, the locale of the island's Pineapple Festival; Governor's Harbour, a typical tropical town with history and charm; and Tarpum Bay, an artists' community where, among others, artists Mal Flanders, an American, and MacMillan Hughes, a Scotsman, went to paint the scenery. The Exumas Situated 35 miles east of New Providence, the Exumas comprise a chain of roughly 350 islands and cays, strung out along some 95 miles of open ocean, all the way down to Long Island. The Exumas are also well connected via daily flights to both Miami and Nassau. A 50-square-mile island, it offers a tranquil retreat with rolling hills, lush green forests and vast expanses of windswept beaches. Sights on the island include the Hermitage, a miniature, hand-built abbey on Mount Alverina, the highest point on the island at 206 feet; and the ruins of the Deveaux Plantation at Port Howe, a veritable slice of local history in a spectacular setting. The Inaguas The third largest, remotest and most southerly in the Bahamas chain, the Inaguas are also the most sparsely populated. And while the Inaguas are hardly a top choice for tourists, the few who do venture this far south are well rewarded with miles and miles of unspoiled rocky shorelines and more wildlife than on any of the other islands. Besides which, two places of particular interest here are the Inagua National Park, with its 280 miles of rocky shoreline, inland waters, saltwater flats, shrubland and jungle, populated with its famous flamingos and over 200 other species of birds; and the picturesque Matthew Town Lighthouse, standing at the southern tip of the Inaguas like a lone sentinel. San Salvador San Salvador, situated just to the northeast of the Bahamas' Long Island, is 12 miles long and 6 miles wide, with fewer than 600 people. Virtually all of the island's residents live here, yet this is one of the smallest communities in the Bahamas Out Islands. . Make my day click below
"Holiday in Playa Del Carmen"," It's actually the fastest growing city in the world (according to the Guinness Book of Records) with 26% of growth annually. It's gorgeous and there's tons to do. The main shopping street and heart of the town is Quinta Avenida or 5th Avenue in English, mostly it's just referred to La Quinta. All the avenues run perpendicular to the coast. The average temperature is 80F and humidity is often high at 90%. The weather is very reliable but naturally you can get some exceptions as with all sub-tropical locations. The quality of the fishing is ranked extremely high and has been featured in popular fishing magazines such as Saltwater Sportsman and Marlin. . Make my day click below
