History of Consists of Bora Bora being first settled by Polynesians in 850. The Polynesian written language has no B. So the islands name should be pronounced, "Pora Pora" which means "First Born." It was discovered in 1722 by the Dutch admiral Jacob Roggeveen. Bora Bora was named a colony of France in 1842. During World War II, the island was a major supply base for the U.S Navy. Home only to about 8,800 people, the island relies heavily on the tourism industry to fuel its…
Bora Bora is a small island, 29.3 km2 (11.31 sq mi), set in a turquoise lagoon that is surrounded by a string of motus (small islands). The steep, dramatic profile of Mt Otemanu makes a big impact, and is a stunning backdrop to the blue lagoon and white sandy beaches from just about anywhere around…
The island of Bora Bora, is part of French Polynesia in the far Pacific Ocean, and lies not far from the Island of Tahiti. It is nestled on a beautiful white beach lagoon…
Boogie boarding is also another popular past-time for those who visit this area. Along with this, you will also be able to enjoy beautiful scenery, including tall coconut palms and soft golden sand. The palms are actually part of a live coconut plantation and are farmed for the coconuts they produce.…
Cape Verde’s islands are different, while three of the islands are flat and plain the rest are rockier and have more vegetation.…
This is the most popular beach on the island, and it is also the one that kids love the best. The water is warm and calm, so children have a great time playing along the shore and even swimming in the water. The sand is white and inviting to play with for the smallest of your children. There is a…
If you were to give people the option of traveling anywhere in the world, majority of people would choose beautiful vacation spots on exquisite beaches or breathtaking mountains. However, I am the opposite. If I was given a ticket that would take me anywhere in the world, I would choose to go to Haiti.…
I’m going to discuss the beach second. The three aspects I’m going to discuss are climate, types of activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important features of the beach. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those places is always hot. The sea and the warm climate determine the activities that are available at the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer,…
Vacation is the word fun, shopping, adventure and a lot more. It is not easy to plan a great vacation, and if you eliminate pick from two of the best vacation spot. Find out all pros and cons about both places. Both vacation destinations Florida and California are impossible to say no too! Saying no is like saying no to an ice cream lover. Florida and California have everything to-do best beaches, amusement parks and museums. Both have world famous attraction to see.…
beach. People can swim, play soccer, play volleball and ride a water bikes. People can enjoy…
Some people enjoy vacationing at the beach. The warm climate is one of the biggest selling points when deciding on a beach vacation. You can enjoy warm weather activities like swimming picnicking or volleyball. Or you can just completely relax. Lay out in the sand with your feet in the water and a cold beverage, soaking up the sunshine. Beach vacations are usually most prominent in towns and cities geared towards tourists, which are packed with things to do like restaurants and shopping.…
b.) Beaches – being a tropical country, Philippines is the home of the world-famous beach, Boracay.…
Islands. The warmer the climate is the perfect for Chilean to enjoy the sun. Chile has the…
Boracay, a tiny tropical island with white sandy beaches, is the ideal holiday destination for sun worshippers and the reason many tourists take flights to the Philippines! Windsurfing, diving, parasailing can be easily indulged in on this paradise on earth.…
I can't forget that date-February 18,2006, when I took my first step on one of the most wonderful tourist spots and the country,s pride-the Boracay Island. It was also when I had my most wonderful experience as a student. From Kalibo, Aklan, I rode on a van for an hour until I reached Caticlan. From Caticlan, I rode on a boat for fifteen minutes going to Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. I was immediately fascinated with its white sand, its beaches, and its people. Together with my other student-delegates, I had my shopping at the "Tiangge" and I also had my picture-taking at…