Posts Tagged ‘ atlantic-ocean ’

Tristan Da Cunha – a lonely Island

January 15, 2012
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Open an atlas and look carefully at the Atlantic Ocean, in the south of the equator. Notice anything? In the middle of the ocean, nearly midway between Africa and South America you can spot a dot. Completely lost in the infinite expanse of water, here is Tristan da Cunha the
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Lanzarote – Get Your Sport On!

October 27, 2011
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Lanzarote – Get Your Sport On!

The beautiful island of Lanzarote is a popular destination for families and couples alike, where people are able to enjoy a mixture of beach relaxation and mountain exploration. However, there is another reason why visitors flock to the little island year after year: sports ...
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Don’t Miss : MADEIRADIG Festival, Madeira Island, Dec 2 – 5

October 20, 2011
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The MADEIRADIG Festival is a unique Adventure in extra-ordinary Music. Each December the Portuguese island – celebrated as the ‘paradise island’ and ‘floating garden’ – is transformed into a hotbed of digital culture. The festival on the storied volcanic island, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, features ...
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Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda as Jose forms in Atlantic Ocean with 40 mph winds

August 28, 2011
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Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda as Jose forms in Atlantic Ocean with 40 mph winds
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Cape Verde Adventure Travel Guide

July 14, 2011
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Remote and seldom visited, this archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Senegal has unique volcanic formations, one humungous volcano, and one of the most beautiful reefs in the world.
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Travel – Bermuda (Bahamas) – north of the Caribbean and along the Atlantic Ocean

July 11, 2011
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Bermuda is a British overseas territory and is self-governing territory of Bahamas. It is to the north of the Caribbean islands and along the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of North America. It is to the east of North Carolina. This place...
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Farewell Atlantic Ocean – Tybee Island Pier, Georgia

April 15, 2011
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Farewell Atlantic Ocean – Tybee Island Pier, Georgia

Farewell Atlantic Ocean - Tybee Island Pier, Georgia , a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr. Eighteen miles separates the historic downtown district of Savannah from the quaint beach community of Tybee Island on the Atlantic. As someone who grew up along the Pacific Ocean, I tend to forget how enchanting the...
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Four Wheel Drive Fun in Funchal

March 29, 2011
By Island Tips

If you’re cruising on an Atlantic crossing,  Funchal, Madeira is often the first or last port stop, depending on if you’re coming or going. Located in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Portugal, Madeira’s mountainous landscape offers plenty of options for active baby ...
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Teen sailor Laura Dekker completes first leg of solo circumnavigation

December 22, 2010
By Island Tips
Teen sailor Laura Dekker completes first leg of solo circumnavigation

Filed under: Netherlands , News , Caribbean Dutch teenager Laura Dekker completed the first leg of her attempt to sail into the record books a few days back when she completed a solo sail across the Atlantic, reaching the island of St. Maarten ...
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Bowermaster’s Adventures — Crossing the Atlantic with "Atlantic"

December 7, 2010
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Bowermaster’s Adventures — Crossing the Atlantic with "Atlantic"

Filed under: Europe , North America , Transportation , Ecotourism , Consumer Activism , Cruises The Atlantic Ocean, 480 miles southwest of Lisbon - The seas have laid down to a meter in the past 24 hours and (for the moment) the sun is filtering through a gathering cloud layer. We have just...
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