Sentences with phrase «on local boats»

On the smaller Fiji islands such as Kadavu, the only transport available is on local boats or resort owned catamarans.

After a calm winter's night at anchor on Cuba's remote Siguanea Bay, 35 American travelers on the 150 - foot motor - sailor Panorama II awakened before dawn and collected their snorkeling gear, prepared for a ride on a local boat to a dock on the southwest corner of Isla de la Juventud (formerly Isle of Pines).

You could hire a kayak in Labuan Bajo and carry it on a local boat to Rinca Island, where you can spend the night at the ranger station and explore the surrounding bays.

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To keep a cap on costs, anchor out and take an inflatable boat to shore for local food and interaction.

And Haley says the boat - captain incident has further diffused local opposition to American forces on Okinawa, and has strengthened Japanese public support for stronger ties to the U.S. «Japan has enormous problems with its aging economy and aging population,» she notes.

We chose a house that sits on a beach overlooking a local fishing pier, where each morning we watch the fishermen catching bait in their nets before they head out to sea in their pangas (fishing boats).

Recognize that men are enslaved on fishing boats to farm shrimp, kids are harvesting chocolate, and that factory workers in China are not being paid for the stuff you're buying on the cheap at your local discount store.

This is going on in a part of the world you probably didn't even know existed before reading this article, and would probably will never visit anyway, out of fear that your boat might take a wrong turn and fall off the edge of the «flat» earth on the way over (I'm assuming that if you intend to fly over, you'll just end up spending the entire the entire time at your local airport staring in amazement at the moving sidewalk).

The 230 - foot - long wooden boat was getting ready to sail across the Atlantic to Brazil, where it would go on display and raise money for local charities.

My local market is located right on the Gulf and the boats come in every day with fresh, seasonal fish.

Last weekend's rental boat accident on Lake George has prompted Warren County leaders to discuss adopting a local law that would require those who want to rent boats in the county to take a state boating safety course.

In his remark on the «Community» statue, Mr. Sobayo of Terra KultureStudio said the art work made up of 57 canoes represent the 20 and the 37 Local Council Development Areas united as a State working together to achieve a common goal of a better Lagos without forgetting its roots embedded in the rivers of accord that the boat sails on.

In addition to the Erie COunty Sheriff's Office, local, state and federal agencies will also be participating in the program that focuses on drinking and boating, which is a major factor in accidents and deaths on area waterways.

Local Arctic residents are traveling, hunting, boating and observing wildlife on the land and ocean throughout the year whereas scientists only conduct field studies for a limited time during the summer.

The golden outline of Shwe Myitzu Pagoda — a pilgrimage site for local Buddhists, accessible only by boat during most of the year — shimmers on the horizon like a mirage.

Many of the organisms that wound up living on the panels are known as fouling species — microorganisms, algae, and invertebrates that anchor to boat hulls, jetties, and aquaculture facilities and wreak havoc for both humans and local marine communities — so lighting up marinas and harbors may not be in our best interest.

With the beautiful sunlight streaming through the trees and locals rowing boats on the pond, it felt timeless and peaceful.

For example, we purchased the marine map on our living room wall for just $ 15 at a local boat supply store, and used a staple gun to attach it to quarter round from Home Depot and jute twine for hanging.

On land, you will be guided around the town looking at the local historical points of interest and then you will be splashing down in the River Thames and taking a boat ride downstream taking in the sights of Windsor Castle and Eton.

With 14 missions spanning a variety of environments you must lead your squad down Vietnamese rivers manning the guns on a heavily armoured river boat, into local villages (with friendly and non-friendly fire) to rescue hostages, through ruined temples and the claustrophobic jungle and into the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hue.

Everything is a bother for poor Kelly, who roils from the single - engine flight into town, sprays clouds of Raid in the air to kill off mosquitos, slaps the genial local sheriff (Brendan Gleeson) twice for hauling a decapitated moose head on their boat, and generally acts like an uptight city slicker.

Near Yellowknife, in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, Volkswagen showed us some of the science that goes into creating massive ice highways like those you've seen on shows such as «Ice Road Truckers» — or, for locals, routes like Dettah Road, which traverses a portion of the Great Slave Lake's 300 - mile span, enabling vehicular access to areas reachable only by boat most of the year.

FROM USA TODAY AND BARNES & NOBLE # 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY KINDLE EDITION ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME Three top secret research scientists are presumed dead in a boating accident, but the kidnapping of their families the same day raises questions the FBI and local police can't answer, leaving them waiting for a ransom demand that will never come.

There are various different services and coverage benefits available such as a roadside assistance hotline (a help number on the back of the card for car trouble), car rental loss / damage insurance (essentially provides coverage for loss or damages of a rental car if purchased with card), global assistance hotline (a hotline that helps coordinate with local emergency, financial, or legal services), and travel accident insurance (coverage for plane, train, boat, etc accidents).

Fishing keeps the local economy humming in Alaska, where the superstition that bananas are bad luck on fishing boats persists as it does in other active fishing communities.

Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures - supported homestay with a local family.

Boasting its own jetty you can take a local boat on a 25 minute journey to the world class diving around Menjangan Island, where stunning walls and beautiful corals await you.

Though the ferry boats in the Rattanakosin area see a number of tourists, most of the commuters on Chao Phraya River ferries are local residents.

Local boats, or «pangas,» can be hired for whale watching excursions, so be on the lookout.

- Incredible location on its own private beach with cabanas facing the pristine waters - Tropical gardens and feeling of a private villa - Stunning infinity pool on the edge of the Bay of Mazzarò - Wellness Centre, in a private area of the gardens, offering a range of treatments based on local ingredients - Complimentary daily boat excursions during summer - Complimentary shuttle service to Taormina historic centre

Colorful fishing boats lined the shore, people converged on the beach for the scene of the weekly visit of the Yapei Queen, and locals pounded cassava to make fufu, the starchy Ghanian staple made with cassava and corn flour.

Don't Miss Local mate Captain Jerry will pick you up on his boat, Namaste, for a sunset sail with Sailing the Edge of America boat charters.

Also, please refer to local area dive shops, dive operations, and diving publications for more detailed information on island snorkeling and diving sites and dive boat trips.

Local boating company 62 ° NORD offers thrilling «sea safaris» on high - speed RIB boats that fly across ocean waves and bring thrill - seekers up close to dolphin, seal and bird colonies visible only from the water.

We got off the boat on the shores of the Beni River to meet our guide, Taz, an ex-member of the military who grew up in the Amazon, our cook, Marcia, who was Taz's cousin's aunt's sister, and another local named Alberto, who was training to be a jungle guide.

Discover the park's diverse wildlife on a kayak expedition and a boat safari, and learn about local conservationists» efforts to protect the highly endangered green sea turtle.

On arrival at the island, there's the opportunity to visit some weaving groups and to savor a tasty local meal before jumping back on the boat for our cruise to our next stop — the famous floating Uros IslandOn arrival at the island, there's the opportunity to visit some weaving groups and to savor a tasty local meal before jumping back on the boat for our cruise to our next stop — the famous floating Uros Islandon the boat for our cruise to our next stop — the famous floating Uros Islands.

Beachport Caravan Park is located on the beachfront overlooking Rivoli Bay — a sheltered bay where the local fishing boats are moored and a lovely

We got on a train at the local train station and went by train, boat, train, subway and train to Torquay in England.

There's plenty to see and do in the local area: Levante beach has loads of water - sports and activities on offer, such as: jet - skiing, banana boating, parasailing, and scuba diving.

You can even pre-purchase a great holiday package deal that will save you hundreds of dollars when you combine your accommodation with local day tours or you can ask our Port Douglas Travel reservations team to create a special bespoke travel package for you which combines all of your own preferred options which may include a luxury private holiday home for a few nights and a private boat charter or even some scenic helicopter flights out to the reef or a combination of reef and rainforest with a landing for a picnic lunch on top of a waterfall.

On daily excursions, visit the ancient shrines of Fengdu, and venture into narrow tributaries by local sampan boat, taking in gorgeous scenery.

Many people who vacation in Ambergris Caye choose to charter boats so that they can explore the islands on their own; however, navigating the reefs can be tricky and it is wise to sail with a local captain or at least a guide who knows the waters.

The island, one of Mawlamyine's most interesting attractions, lies a mere 45 - minute boat ride out in the Gulf of Martaban, so head down to the waterfront and hop on one of the frequent local ferries that make the crossing to Bilu or «Ogre» Island.

Costs: boat 80,000 kip or more (depending on number of people and price of petrol), local guide 100,000 kip for one to three people, permit 50,000 kip per person, possibly village fund fee 50,000 kip per person.

Join a boat full of local anglers to get the best tips on where to fish and what bait to use to catch the sailfish, snapper and grouper out at sea.

This is done on our Local Barrier Reef Dive Trips, in the shallow sandy bay of the Caye, after which you will have the opportunity to do a boat dive.

-- For daily trips around Gili islands and Kuta we use traditional wooden boats which are perfectly adapted to the local navigation and transport divers and snorkelers on board.

Despite the fact that Mui Ne may be moving upmarket, with its low - rise resorts amongst swaying palm trees and sand dunes, the original fishing village is still there, with giant round boats which the locals use to catch fish on a daily basis.

You will be delighted as you ride along the Wailua River on a flat bottom boat, being entertained by local talents.