Posts Tagged ‘ nature ’

Bodega Los Bermejos Mentioned New York Times

January 19, 2012
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Bodega Los Bermejos Mentioned New York Times

Wines from Lanzarote are now available for sale in New York thanks to importer José Pastor as mentioned in the New York Times article "Grapes Born of Volcano and Sea" by Eric Asimov. Eighteen different wines were tasted from the Canary Islands including 6 whites, 1 sparkling, 1 rosé, 9 reds and 1...
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Winter Storm Watching Getaways on Vancouver Island

January 5, 2012
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The borage of winter storms that hammer coastal Pacific Northwest during the winter put on quite a show. Mother Nature wallops the beachfront with howling wind, pelting rain, and 30-foot surf, creating a spectacle that people would pay to see. In recent years, beachfront resorts in the region have realized that nature’s...
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Jet Set to Indonesia’s Sumba Island for the Pasola War Festival

January 3, 2012
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Jet Set to Indonesia’s Sumba Island for the Pasola War Festival

Indonesia. Published on January 03, 2012 by Vanessa Boiser The Story Trapped in between the Indian and Pacific oceans, the archipelagic country of Indonesia is a home to tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and people with rich customs and colourful traditions. Indonesia is truly an ideal place for getaway trips and holiday...
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The Not So Magical Florida Wildlife

January 2, 2012
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By Chiara Tarenzi Feature Photo by Chris Muenzer Captiva Island is one of the many green islands Florida can count on. The tourists flood there to get some time off from the hectic work hours and to enjoy the nature they
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British Columbia – Splendour without Diminishment (Canada)

December 23, 2011
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British Columbia – Splendour without Diminishment (Canada)

guest post by Nazeli K. Kyuregyan The Latin motto splendor sine occasu suits perfectly the most exciting Canadian province. Let its natural gems inspire your soul while its vibrant cities conquer your mind. Splendid Nature Incredibly naturally gifted, British Columbia is ...
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Green Photos: Sharks

December 14, 2011
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Whale shark + diver. Photo credit: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. The Maldives has its own big five: the whale shark, the manta, moray eels, grey reef sharks and turtles. Little is known about the ‘vulnerable to extinction’ whale shark, which is on the International Union for Conservation...
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Top 10 Animal Encounters

December 13, 2011
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Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most remarkable animals. From the National Geographic book Secret Journeys of a Lifetime 1. Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer ...
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Vacation in Hawaii

December 12, 2011
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Hawaii is a paradise. Being a famous tourist destination and often featured in movies and television, this island is a magnet for nature lovers and for people looking for a relaxing getaway. With its scenic and stunning views, you’ll surely fall in
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From me to you….with blood

November 7, 2011
By Island Tips
From me to you….with blood

Yeah, I know, it sounds strange. Specially having just passed Halloween. But it's about donating blood. Ahhhhh! I hear you say. As many people, I always wanted to do it but I always found an excuse not to: lack of time, fear of needles, not reaching the minimum weight.... Yes, ladies and gentlemen,...
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Tread lightly: the Guardian green travel list 2011

November 5, 2011
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Going green needn't restrict your holiday choices. Here are this year's 20 most innovative eco-tourism projects, trips and places to stay, selected by an expert panel – and you Sleek contemporary furnishings and boutique bathrooms are all well and good, but for many of Britain's upmarket holiday companies – not to mention their...
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