Sentences with phrase «as a port town»

Suffolk was founded by English colonists in 1742 as a port town on the Nansemond River in the Virginia Colony.

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View the first North American total solar eclipse in nearly three decades as you venture north from Seattle on a route linking historic port towns, state, and national parks set beside the Pacific, and rugged mountain slopes descending through pristine forest to the sea.

This storm was followed by a succession of others that silted up the harbour and squeezed the economic life out of the town, leading to its eventual demise as a major international port in the 15th Century.

It is the islands third largest port, famous as a shipping point for bananas and coconuts, as well as one of its most important tourist attractions, tourism being a major contributor to the towns economy.

Most recently known as a thriving inland cloth and grain port, the medieval market town of Wakefield, became a city in 1888.

As the old man Slimane (Habib Boufares), divorced and living in a dump of hotel owned by his new lover, works his way through the bureaucracy with the help of the doting daughter of his long - time girlfriend (she treats him like and adoptive grandfather), we see an entire world is seen in the background, the stories of the children and grandchildren of Arab immigrants making a life in this French port town and finding their identity in the mix of cultures.

This puts him only slightly further up the evolutionary scale than the Sodom - and - Gomorrah - style mouth - breathers of Argos, a port town scheduled for heavenly demolition unless they feed their Princess Andromeda (Alexa Davalos) to the Kraken (or as Fiennes, amusingly on his own trip, calls it, «the krah - ken»).

Yes, it's the site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the neighborhood known as the Flats is clawing back from port town to nightlife attraction, but the process is still slow.

The town was originally a shipping center and served as a port between the cities of Lewes and Wilmington for grain, lumber, and tanbark.

According to Froats, Summerside, PEI, which claimed the 172 spot, was hurt because the military, which once used the town as a base, pulled out years ago; Prince Rupert, at 173, has seen its fortunes decline thanks to its underused port.

Considered the hub of the Lewis - Clark Valley, Lewiston serves as an important manufacturing and port town, offering a valuable connection to the West Coast.

Those guests looking to explore Samui's attractions are within easy reach of several beautiful remote beaches, as well as a range of shopping and dining options in nearby Bang Por village or Samui's modest port town, Nathon.

Due to the variety of ethnicities arriving on the shores during its heyday as an international port, Georgetown old town acquired an assortment of architecture.

Perth's port town, Fremantle — or Freo, as the locals call it — has charm in spades.

In the evening, as the wind blusters overhead and the unassuming fish stalls near the port prepare their delicious snacks, you will quickly understand the town's enduring appeal.

The island's main town, Corralejo, is great for couples to explore, with its narrow streets and a port providing a treasure trove of local produce and gifts as well as fabulous choices of seafood, fine dining and some trendy pubs and bars.

The name of this small town on the Pacific translates as «hidden port,» and it does feel like a secret getaway hidden between the jungle and the sea.

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The town has its origins as an ancient Roman port — signs of this heritage can still be seen near the town's old tuna fishery.

The panoramic vistas of the small town of Nyon as you leave the Nyon port is amazing.

TIP: The beach does not connect with the beaches in town as there is a maritime port that separates the two.

[3] The anchorage at La Playa continued to serve as San Diego's main port until the establishment of New Town (current downtown) in the 1870s.

[9] The beach at La Playa continued to serve as San Diego's «port» until the establishment of New Town (current downtown) in the 1870s.

The port is a major cruise stop for the Western Mediterranean and serves as a jumping - off point for day trips to Pisa (15 minutes away by train), the walled city of Lucca (35 minutes away), Florence (an hour and a half away by train or car), and the hill town of San Gimigiano (also an hour and a half away by car).

Head a little away from the town, and you'll find an ancient Mayan city that once acted as an important port.

If your port stop happens to align with the Moldejazz schedule, as it did during our trip, you will find a street fair in town and music filling the air.

The mesmerising steam - hauled journey in restored heritage carriages takes us through verdant countryside and along the stunning southeast coastline as we travel past small towns and oldfashioned fishing ports.

Nice boasts many attractions, such as its Russian cathedral and port area and offers a combination of both modern and traditional towns and our guided walk allows you to discover its rich culture and history.

A former gold - rush town, Vancouver is among Canada's largest cities, and its port is the largest on North America's west coast - handling a staggering 65 million tonnes every year, and is consistently ranked as one of the planet's top three most desirable places to live.

Morocco's coastal cities and towns include Tangier, with its vibrant nightlife; glittering Casablanca, the country's economic and cultural capital made famous by the 1942 Humphrey Bogart movie; and whitewashed fishing ports, such as Asalih and Essaouira.

There are ferries to Formentera every day from Ibiza town, leaving hourly as well as crossings to Mallorca and the Spanish coastal ports of Barcelona, Denia and Valencia.

St Malo is popular with tourists from across Europe although for some visitors it is just the start or the end of a vacation to Brittany as they use the town's port to get too and from England.

The town is widely regarded as the prettiest channel port in France with its cobbled streets, hotels, bars, restaurants and shops.

The name of this beach kind of gives it away, as it is situated by the town's port.

Since its humble beginning as a bustling port town for merchants, St. Augustine has always been a hot spot for incredible shopping opportunities.

Due to the close proximity of Strandzha mountain the town of Tsarevo features a developed port and traditions in fishing and ship - building, as well as developed mountainous and ecological tourism in the region.

Originally a fishing town and port to other islands in the Indonesian Archipelago, the Dutch colonised the city and used it as a major trading port.

With its beautiful setting, small, unspoiled village feel, it must qualify as one of the most attractive port towns in the world.

Many people regard this port town as a mere disembarkation destination before heading on to another beach.

This port town is a hub of activity, as well as being home to the ferry port from where you can sail off to Tangiers in Morocco for the day.

In beach side towns many streets are named after the forces who liberated them and there are markers on the sites of many of the most significant battles, such as the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc and the Pegasus Bridge, and off the coast from Arromanches you can still see the remains of the Mulberry harbour, which was the man made temporary harbour dragged from England that enabled a full scale invasion bypassing the heavily fortified ports.

In Nantucket town you'll find cobblestone streets, an array of stately Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival homes and ample evidence of the island's history as a prosperous whaling port.

As you travel along the coastal road you will see the old ports and seaside towns that were so important in the development of this region.

Described in recent times as one of «the best unsung beach holiday resorts in Europe», the Dalmatian coast - lying Croat port town of Makarska is situated on a small bay between wooded headlands.

The Phuoc An River Hotel is a well - appointed four star property which fuses French architecture with a local twist, located along the banks of the Do River in the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town.This town has an incredible amount of history, as it was a historic port that connected with the Indonesian spice trade for many years, and consequently has influences from both local, Indonesian, Chinese, and even Japanese cultures.Guests staying here will find themselves within walking distance of such attractions as the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.There are four varieties of rooms available: Superior Rice Field, Deluxe Rice Field, Deluxe River, and Phuoc An River Suite.

You'll even see plenty of steeples, as away from the port towns most people are nominally Catholic.

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Handily placed for other destinations in the area such as Bitez and a mere 12 kilometres from the port city of Bodrum, holidays in Ortakent provide an excellent base for exploring the nearby countryside and neighbouring towns.

Padangbai is a stretch of beautiful white sand beaches that are generally awash with colorful double outrigger fishing boats in the shape of a marlin, but Padangbai is generally known as a small port town...

Classic local specialities include wonderfully fresh seafood (much of which is brought in freshly to the nearby port town of Latchi), such as mullet, sea bream, octopus and squid.