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05-29-14 13:51 #13750
Posts: 2844Innocence Island?
Originally Posted by Sorbonne [View Original Post]
". The property was offered with a promise: Live a lifestyle some people only dream of.
Innocence Island, the largest privately-owned island in the Bahamas, has all the usual trappings of a high-end tropical getaway: beaches, mango trees, a large, airy home with a pool. There's even a runway that comes with its own airport code. Listed for $55 million, it was recently auctioned off for much less.".
http://money.cnn.com/2014/05/27/real...sland-auction/
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05-29-14 08:46 #13749
Posts: 2306Originally Posted by Sorbonne [View Original Post]
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05-29-14 08:06 #13748
Posts: 558Originally Posted by Ganesha [View Original Post]
I never intended to insult anyone.
If anybody tells me there are no nice beaches in the US, I would not be insulted because it's true! The closest thing to a nice beach in the US is the White Sands National Monument in the State of New Mexico, where there used to be a nice white sand beach zillions of years ago.
"So what is wrong with sea weeds?
Well, I don't want seaweeds to start clinging to our bodies as we have sex on the beach. Or maybe it will further arouse us.
BTW, I've been to the Aeolian Islands. Not very impressed.
I consider myself as a travel agent specializing in Europe, having done sightseeing in nearly 600 cities in over 40 countries in Europe.
I have already done a lot of researches but will be doing more, looking for a resort with a perfect beach in Europe. Only to please my Ukrainian girls!
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05-29-14 07:05 #13747
Posts: 241Originally Posted by ElCubanito [View Original Post]
And dont walk on the streets late at night, get taxi.
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05-28-14 22:37 #13746
Posts: 65Why don't you seek advise from an experienced travel agency
I smiled about your first posting. Meanwhile I feel insulted. I am and feel as 'European Citizen'.
Well. We are a densely populated continent and many cities don't have an effective cleaning system for their used waters. We do use too much fertilizers and pesticides on our fields. They all flush down the rivers. So sea weeds might grow overly due to much nutrition. Of course, chemical pollution is going down the rivers. So first advice: avoid the beaches near any larger city, industrial parks and near rivers flushing all their dirt into the ocean.
Sea weeds are part of natural habitat. They are healthy: used in 1) medication and nutrition; 2) in therapy, e.g. Thalasso therapy in France; 3) natural fertilizers, e.g. In good old Ireland. So what is wrong with sea weeds?
You got the advice looking for the 'blue flag sign' in Europe. A certificate for clean water and clean beaches.
You got the advice about Blogs / Forums / Reviews named like 'Best Beaches of Europe' - there are more of these and they are great basic info. Everything else should do any travel agency with reputation and experience. It's ridiculous telling me, that you have to fly overseas to find a clean beach with unspoiled waters. White beaches are where there are corals or white rocks. That's not everywhere. I most loved a black beach on one of the Aeolian Islands north of Sicily. Great clean waters with pebbles and rough sand along the beach. Black because of the volcano islands. A girls body looks nicer on a black beach than on a white beach. But there are no airports, no charter flights. None of those nasty tourists, looking for some strange kind of perfection. Instead, there are lovely, small hotels with great Italian cuisine. Usually good educated Italians who go traditionally to those islands. So please beware of July / August. It's nicer and not so hot, not overbooked earlier or later. I was swimming there mid October. Sun is going down behind the hills after 3 pm. You go first to a cafe having a drink, do your shopping, go home having a nap, get a shower and go out for a romantic dinner or dine at the hotel. Perfect for a love affair. There are many more places like these in Europe. Just ask you travel agent and check the Internet. You got all advice. Just do you job and do your research!
And please stop insulting me as an European telling me that you do not find clean sand beaches without see weeds in Europe!
Originally Posted by Sorbonne [View Original Post]
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05-28-14 17:11 #13745
Posts: 2306Originally Posted by ElCubanito [View Original Post]
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05-28-14 15:01 #13744
Posts: 479Originally Posted by Prosal [View Original Post]
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05-28-14 05:32 #13743
Posts: 558Originally Posted by Barba [View Original Post]
I have been to some of these and have done some researches on still others.
I would like to know if any of these beaches have hotels / resorts right by them, but some or even most of these don't have white sands. But I would like to do further research on this article.
Thanks.
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05-27-14 12:18 #13742
Posts: 249Originally Posted by Prosal [View Original Post]
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05-26-14 21:41 #13741
Posts: 2306As a side note, on my last trip to Kiev I stayed in Podol area, and now I wouldn't wouldn't consider staying in another neighborhood.
What is great is that Podol is very close to the center (Kreshatik and Maidan are just behind the hill, at a 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes by funicular), but feels like a village. The main street of Podol (and most of its perpendicular streets) is literally full of cafes with summer terraces, highly enjoyable. For those who don't know, Podol is the oldest neighborhoods of Kyiv and definitely the most enjoyable (in a city which is itself enjoyable). My apartment was located on Andrivskiy Descent, the "Montmartre of Kiev". It was one stone away to Bulgakov Museum, the Funicular, many interesting monastories, ect, and ten minutes walking to the river. Also what is also great is that Podol is the new "in" area, with many trendy cafes filled with well-heeled girls. And you don't see your usual Kreshatik uncouth sex-tourist there.
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05-26-14 21:33 #13740
Posts: 2306Originally Posted by Sorbonne [View Original Post]
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asi.../East/Kakheti/
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asi...oto1321595.htm
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asi...heta-Mtianeti/
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05-26-14 21:14 #13739
Posts: 558Originally Posted by Prosal [View Original Post]
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05-26-14 21:07 #13738
Posts: 558Originally Posted by Ivanvlad [View Original Post]
And I also see some seaweed and / or rocks in the water in the last photo, which is, I'm guessing, in front of the hotel.
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05-26-14 14:03 #13737
Posts: 61Hotel Roca Bella
Originally Posted by Sorbonne [View Original Post]
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05-26-14 13:37 #13736
Posts: 558Originally Posted by Ivanvlad [View Original Post]
I have been aware of Formentera's white sand beach.
In this photo where is the resort in relation to the beach?
I'm looking for a beach front hotel.