Articles of category "Australia & Oceania"

Guam is rather an extraordinary destination. The extraordinary character of the land comprises of several natural wonders, interesting historic and cultural sites, indigenous traditions and great symbolism. For instance, Guam is one of the areas with the highest snake density in the world (2,000 snakes per km?) and the name of its capital, village Agana, means "blood" symbolizing the vital role of the village in life and development of the entire Guam.

South Pacific is home to many unspoiled places, perfect for recreational and ecological tourism. The Tonga Islands are some of the most scenic in the Pacific with a natural landscape ranging from towering volcanoes to deserted beaches and beautiful coral reefs. Tonga travel is convenient: the hotels and restaurants are reasonably priced and the islands are easily reached from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii and Los Angeles by air.

Today, the Tokelau Islands are very picturesque coral atolls, consisting of one hundred and twenty seven small islets, so tiny that you may easily glance over all of them and never miss the least detail. The atolls are decorated by reefs and palm trees, pandanus trees and kanava trees and surround a beautiful lagoon with submarine volcanoes underwater. However, the future for the Tokelau Islands depends on the height of the ocean, and perhaps by the end of the 21st century they will disappear from the world map.

Tokelau is a group of three coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. Once you arrive to the islands, get ready to come back in a month, as a cargo ship travels there from Samoa once a month. No other transportation is available. However, Tokelau holidays may become the most unusual holidays in your life, when all your senses will be soaked deep in the nature, ocean and sun.

The most popular island of French Polynesia among tourists is Tahiti. Thousands of words can be spoken about this paradisiacal corner of the world, but hardly will they make us smell the ocean breeze, see blue lagoons surrounded by high greens, feel relaxed when lying in a hammock or circling the island on a bicycle. Tahiti is the essence of romance and sensuality. Perhaps, that is the thing which sets these South Sea Isles apart from all other tropical islands; the magnetic charm that for centuries has lured poets and writers, incited sailors to mutiny, and inspired some of the world's most beautiful paintings. A lot of people choose travel to Tahiti for their honeymoon: to feel like a part of eternity, of magic nature; to become Adam and Eve just for several weeks.

There are over 800 islands in the Fiji Archipelago. In Fiji you'll find everything you've ever dreamed of. These romantic Fiji Islands are paradise. A Fiji vacation is within a reasonable distance, and at surprisingly reasonable price. The Spirit of Fiji is what captures the heart of all the visitors. Its people, its warmth and harmony, unrivaled anywhere on earth, is what makes visitors leaving with a yearning to return.

Fiji is located in the tropics of the southern hemisphere. The island lies on the 180 Meridian where the dawning of each new day occurs. More than 300 islands make the Fiji group of islands with a total land area of just 18.272 square kilometers. Of the 300 islands, only a 100 or so islands are inhabited by humans and the rest are left as nature reserves. The two major islands in the group are known as Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

New Zealand is a country of two large islands and many smaller islands in the south-western Pacific Ocean. New Zealand is a land of awesome beauty. It has something to offer everyone including spectacular natural wonders, breathtaking scenery, vibrant and exciting cities, superb food and wine, cultural experiences and friendly people.

Resort in cairns is, probably, one of the most exciting and original places in Australia. As a great tourist center, cairns offers a great variety of attractions, comfortable accommodation and active rest for its visitors. As a very magnificent natural "masterpiece", untouched and virginal in many places, cairns will subdue any traveler with its impressive beauty.

Cairns, the central city of northern Queensland, is one of the tourist centers of Australia. Initially founded as a port to serve the needs of local mining industry, Cairns has turned into a nice and hospitable city which attracts tourists from all over the world. Vacation in Cairns has something for everyone, so whether you are traveling with a family or by yourself, you will most certainly enjoy your trip.

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Flying to Australia from Europe seems to be the most difficult and the longest journey one can think of. Almost always before you get to this country you have to make a stopover in one of the major international airports. But long as they are, flights to Australia can be easy and convenient with such a great number of airlines carrying out Australia flights. They offer you lots of opportunities of finding and booking cheap flights to Australia with just a mouse click.