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Look out at the magical Gulf of Thailand and nearby islands as you swim in one of the two private infinity pools, lounge on the large outdoor deck, or relax over an informal meal in the open - air dining pavilion with a Japanese - style sunken table.

At Blue Marlin Beach Resort, You will also enjoy morning and afternoon boat snorkel trips to the reef and nearby islands as part of your Belize vacation, and complimentary kayaks for self - exploration along the inner reef.

From all our public areas and rooms, our guests will enjoy expansive views of the pristine arid savanna of the adjacent Galapagos National Park by looking north, to extinct volcanic cones shrouded in mist, mountains covered with lush tropical cloud forests, and green pasture farms by looking to the south - west; along with a 270 degree view of the infinite Pacific Ocean with nearby islands as a backdrop.

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Arakawa pointed to nearby Lanai Island as a model: Some 98 percent of it was purchased by Oracle founder Larry Ellison for a reported $ 300 million in 2012.

Seafood lovers found shrimps, squid and fish from the ocean as well as from the nearby Lago Trasimeno (when visiting Piacere Barbecue next year, be sure make a stop at that wonderful lake and take the little ferryboat to the island within).

On nearby Vancouver Island, colleagues at The Fairmont Empress decided that a food as simple and beloved as peanut butter could be elevated with culinary care.

The agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior keeps both the park and the monument open as well as nearby Ellis Island.

(WBEN) Despite a steady drizzle, new views of the Niagara River, the Bird Island Pier, Canada and the Peace Bridge were in the spotlight Tuesday morning as Congressman Brian Higgins celebrated the completion of a new trail project that includes a pedestrian bridge over the NYS Thruway, echoing the bridge to Canada nearby.

The composition of this lava dome is different from the magma that caused the giant caldera to erupt — it shows the same chemical characteristics as the current post-caldera volcano on the nearby Satsuma Iwo - jima Island.

Furthermore, Buden and colleagues demonstrated that flying foxes from the nearby islands of Chuuk Lagoon, long regarded as a separate species (Pteropus insularis), are also best regarded as a subspecies of Pteropus pelagicus, showing that the species has a wider geographic distribution than previously realized.

They demonstrated that flying foxes from the nearby islands of Chuuk Lagoon, long regarded as the separate species Pteropus insularis, are best regarded as a subspecies of Pteropus pelagicus.

The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including nearby Houston, are facing increased exposure to weather - related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build - up and urban heat island effect.

A year later, Columbus built his first town on the nearby island of Hispaniola, where the Taino numbered at least 60,000 and possibly as many as 8 million, according to some estimates.

The setting is the island and the nearby metropolis of Megasaki City, located somewhere on the coast of the Japanese archipelago (By the by, the film uses the location without much concern for specificity, as if Anderson simply chose it to give the film an «exotic» look and feel).

Much as the Mushroom Kingdom, the normally peaceful island has been invaded frequently, often due to King K. Rool and his Kremling Krew who once made their home on the nearby Crocodile Isle.

Using a public health initiative as an excuse, the corrupt mayor Kobayashi (Kunichi Nomura) has all the dogs in the city dumped onto nearby Trash Island, where they are forced to live with the rats amongst the garbage heaps.

The narrators are a member of a doomsday cult who releases poison gas in a subway in Tokyo, and details his retreat to Okinawa and a small nearby island, Kume - jima; a jazz aficionado who works as a sales clerk in a Tokyo music store; a lawyer in a financial institution in Hong Kong who has been moving large sums of money from a certain account; a woman who owns a Tea Shack on China's Holy Mountain and speaks to a tree; a non-corporeal sentient entity which is searching for who or what it is; a gallery attendant in Petersburg who is involved in an art theft scam; a ghostwriter / drummer living in London who saves a woman from being run over by a taxi; an Irish nuclear physicist who quits her job when she finds her research is being used for military purposes; and a late night radio talkback DJ who finds himself fielding calls from an intriguing caller referring to himself as the zookeeper.

As Fred immerses himself in the life of a pub owner, Elly takes the ferry out to a nearby island where she — to the disbelief of the locals — is consumed by her ritual of open water ocean swimming, pushing herself to the limits.

Alexander the Great built the city of Alexandria, Egypt, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in 331 BCE, and as part of the subsequent construction had a stone extension constructed to Pharos, a small island nearby.

We also really liked the nearby restaurants (Naked Fisherman) and beach (Smuggler's Cove) as some of the best we found on the island.

This area and the nearby islands are some of the most beautiful in the world, so you'll be wise to spend as much time here as you can.

They can be skiing in the morning (world - record snowfall at the mountain just 30 minutes away, but seldom in the Valley), launch their boat to picnic at a nearby island in the afternoon, and ride the motorcycle or horses as an after - dinner wind - down.

With fishing, and Whale sightings as well as 127 kilometers of unspoilt beaches on Fraser Island nearby you can find more on Fraser Island History here - Hervey Bay was bound to be the «pot of gold» that Captain Cook discovered all those years ago.

A full day snorkelling or diving tour can be booked on the island and will take you to renowned dive sites nearby, such as Stepping Stones, Paradise Lagoon and Manta Ray Drop Off.

You can even head over to explore some of the nearby local islands such as Skopelos and Skiathos that lie in the Aegean Sea, it's entirely up to you.

The resort offers an oasis of exclusivity while providing convenient access to the island's lively downtown district in Nassau as well as nearby locations like Lyford Cay, Old Fort and Albany.

Finally, I wrap up the day by heading to the beach with a ukulele to have a jam session with a local Maui resident and ukulele player, where we jam out to some Bob Marley as the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, framed by the nearby islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i.

As well as enjoying views of the Grand Canal from the water, you can use the water buses to visit nearby islands such as Murano and BuranAs well as enjoying views of the Grand Canal from the water, you can use the water buses to visit nearby islands such as Murano and Buranas enjoying views of the Grand Canal from the water, you can use the water buses to visit nearby islands such as Murano and Buranas Murano and Burano.

Santa Barbara and Montecito, Population: 104,154 Also known as the American Riviera ®, Santa Barbara is nestled between the Santa Ynez mountains and a sweeping shoreline overlooking the nearby Channel Islands.

As with most of the island, the nearby village is better value than the shore.

The volcano's peak offers a stunning view of the entire island, as well as nearby islands such as Bohol, Siquijor and Surigao.

La Paz serves as the starting point for day and overnight trips to coastal sites and the nearby barrier islands.

Moalboal's real highlight however, is the nearby Pescador island — an uninhabited island where giant shoals of sardines can be found, as well as sea turtles, thresher sharks, mackerels and dolphins who come there for free lunch.

On nearby Quadra Island, the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre is the perfect place to learn about the Kwak «wala, Laich - Kwil - Tach & K'omoks Peoples — as well as see fascinating ancient petroglyphs dating back more than 2,500 years.

Their life cycle is similar to their more abundant sea lion cousins, with mothers giving birth on the island in June and July, and temporarily leaving their pups on the beach as they forage for food nearby for nine months before pups are weaned in the spring.

There are frequent crossings from the nearby island of Yakushima to Nishinoomote on the northwest coast, as well as from Ibusuki and Kagoshima on the Japanese mainland.

Alternatively, take a tour of the Canary Islands» volcanic landscape nearby and rent a 4x4 or quad bikes as you race through the stunning scenery.

The islands of Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy and Cozumel are all nearby, as well as several activity parks (Xcaret, Xplor, XelHa, Xoximilco, Xenses).

It tends to cater for a more laid - back crowd as well, typically older travellers in their 30s and 40s who aren't looking for the party scene found in some of the nearby islands and Krabi.

The helpful villa manager doubles as a local guide, arranging airport transfers, trips to nearby restaurants and attractions, as well as island tours with a private car and driver.

It's worth noting that St Lucia generally gets more rain than other less mountainous islands nearby, such as Antigua or Barbados.

The Anacapa Island Webcam provides incredible views of the park's iconic symbol Arch Rock, seabird rookeries, and the historic lighthouse, as well as the ocean life and sea conditions at the landing cove and nearby waters.

Five Islands is a member of the Maine Cheese Guild, so most of what's in stock is sourced from nearby farms, including cow, sheep, and goat varieties, as well as a small selection of imported cheeses.

But Bali has even more to recommend it beyond its spectacular beauty (as if that was n`t enough): an open and welcoming populace with a unique culture and deeply spiritual nature; the surrounding reefs and nearby islands with their diverse flora and fauna; world class scuba diving; and, perhaps the major draw, stunning sand beaches that vary from the soothing and serene to a surfer's paradise with breaking waves that provide some of the best surf conditions in the Pacific.

You can also explore nearby attractions as the waterfalls in Montezuma, or make a boat and snorkeling tour to the Tortuga Islands.

As Hurricane Maria approaches, the nearby island of Martinique has declared a maximum - level alert.

Off schedule transfers can be booked direct with us with flight details and we will transfer you to the nearby islands on the same day as late as 8 pm.

Luxury dive resort located on private Mataking Island offering pure luxury as well as daily trips to the nearby islands and also Sipadan.

But it's the flag carrier of the country of Bahrain, an island nation in the middle of the Persian Gulf that has a fascinating history but has not yet made it on the international tourist radar in the same way as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the other cities of the nearby United Arab Emirates.

Nearby attractions include Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain Cableway, Robben Island, World of Birds, Cape Town CBD, Castle of Good Hope, Camps Bay, Bantry Bay as well as the Milnerton and Bloubergstrand beaches.