Sentences with phrase «means beautiful island»

Portuguese sailors who saw it for the first time in the 16th century were so impressed with its natural beauty that they called it Ilha Formosa, which means Beautiful Island.

Pangkor Island: The word Pangkor is said to be a derivative of the Thai «pang koh», which means beautiful island — and yes, this gives a hint of what Pangkor Island is like, with sandy shores and surrounding emerald waters.

The word Pangkor is said to be a derivative of the Thai «pang koh», which means beautiful island — and yes, this gives a hint of what the island is like, with sandy shores and surrounding emerald waters.

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Marrying a New Zealander meant long haul trips to visit his family became the norm, with beautiful stopovers on Pacific islands and Asia; my two daughters have grown knowing that the most pointless question was «Are we nearly there yet?»

February means summer in Australia, and the remote island of Tasmania boasts a landscape as diverse and impossibly beautiful as any you'll find Down Under, with rugged beaches, rolling farmland, and pristine rainforests.

The site has been ranked by New York Times» Bestseller book «1000 Places to See Before You Die,» for its never ending vistas across the famous «Five Islands» and Angthong National Park - visible from almost every guest room, suite and villa, in addition to the property's signature Air Bar and restaurants.Taling Ngam, which means «Home on the Beautiful Cliff», fittingly describes InterContinental Samui.

Isola Bella - the name means «beautiful island» - is one of the three Borromean Islands situated in Lake Maggiore in northernmost Italy.

Papagayo has the prestigious title of being the most beautiful beach on the whole island, and when you arrive you'll see that's no mean feat.

21 miles long by 8 miles wide, this beautiful Island is ringed by secluded beaches with limited access (only by boat) Away from the crowds means that the reef formations are unspoiled, the beaches are pristine and the sea life is truly the best that Puerto Rico has to offer.

Gili Meno Island is really beautiful, for those who want a real getaway holiday, well Gili Meno is perfect option for you and for your family if you stay in an upmarket hotel, otherwise it is all very basic budget backpacker accommodation, and I mean basic.

I visited in early March and there were a few downpours that meant I couldn't go out, but there were also some beautiful days to enjoy seeing the island bathed in sun too.

Nature of Gran Canaria doesn't mean only water — the island is famous for its massive mountain ranges and beautiful, winding paths between the peaks.

Sontaya, meaning sunset in Thai, is the seductively beautiful award winning venue at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.

The beautiful island of Bali is located near the equator, this means we have a tropical climate.

Palma de Mallorca airport is only eight kilometres away from the hotel, which means it is easy to find and only a short drive away from the moment you arrive on the beautiful island!

Taman Ayun literally means «beautiful garden» and it is one of the most important temples on the island.

I had heard that Phi Phi Island in Thailand was meant to be amazing, with awesome nightlife, beautiful beaches and beautiful sights.

This goes to show the remoteness and beauty of these islands although Gili Trawangan is by no means in the dark ages and is fast becoming touristy so enjoy it whilst it is still beautiful.

Sal Rei is located on the tiny island of Boa Vista (which means «beautiful view»), and in spite of its sleepy village feel is actually the island's capital and home to 12,000 residents.

Flights from Colombo were suprisingly coming up incredibly cheap, # 114 to be exact... people pay 2 - 3 thousand pounds for package holidays to The Maldives and it was highly unlikely I would ever be one of them so perhaps this would be the only opportunity I would get... So, to plan a trip to a place I seemed to know very little about, I mean The Maldives is just a bunch of islands with beautiful beaches right?

From a Swahili word meaning «beautiful,» Villa Maridadi is a stunning vacation villa sitting on the black sands of Cemagi Beach on Indonesia's famed island of Bali.

Xanadu, meaning «idyllic, beautiful place» is an island getaway a short walk from San Pedro, overlooking the Caribbean and the Barrier Reef.

There are several stories regarding the origin of the name Palawan; some contend that it was derived from the Chinese words pa lao yu meaning «Land of the Beautiful Harbors» though popular belief has it that Palawan is a corruption of the Spanish word paraguas or umbrella, the main island being shaped like a closed umbrella.

Once you arrive at Woodgate Beach Tourist Park, you'll immediately want to stay for weeks: the park is a beautiful nine acres of leafy landscaped gardens with spotless facilities (and hello free freakin» WiFi), and directly across the road you'll find the main beach, which is protected by Fraser Island, meaning calm ocean waters all year round!

: Lady Musgrave Island is referred to as «Wallaginji» by the local indigenous community, which means «beautiful reef.

Chabil Mar in the local Maya language means «Beautiful Sea,» and the resort is perfectly situated for excursions to the nearby islands on the Belize Barrier Reef.