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TROPICAL VACATION SITES » Top 10 best
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Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest of the French Polynesian
islands, but other islands surround her, including Bora Bora, Manihi and
Fakarava. Each of these destinations is worth visiting in this tropical
paradise. Popular
activities in Tahiti include snorkeling, shark feeding and staying
in overwater bungalows. The Polynesian culture on these islands is still
thriving. Participate in a Motu picnic, which is on a small island in a
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Hawaii
You can visit a tropical paradise without ever
leaving the United States, although you will have to travel across the
ocean to get there from the continental U.S. Hawaii is made up of six
islands. The Big Island and Oahu are popular destinations for tourists.
While in Hawaii, learn to hula dance, attend a luau, eat poi, go scuba
diving and drive around the islands seeing the flora and fauna. Each
island has historic
sites and attractions unique to the culture on that particular
island. | |
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Fiji
The Fijian islands are made up of 333 different
bodies of land. Not all of these islands are inhabited. You'll find a
wide variety of activities like cruises, zip lines, snorkeling, diving,
backpacking and sun bathing. Yasawa Island offers a remote getaway
with no televisions or modern interruptions. You'll find lush green
forests, white sand beaches and an abundance of blue water. Spend some
time diving and seeing the underwater beauty, too, since Fiji is the
soft coral capital of the world. | |
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Maldives
The Maldive Islands are located in the Indian
Ocean. You'll find turquoise reefs, white sand beaches and picture
perfect weather most of the year. Some of the
things to do in the Maldives include diving, water sports and
excursions to see how those who live here function on a daily basis.
You'll find everything from primitive huts to luxury, five-star resorts
offering every accommodation you can imagine, including full spa
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Located in the Caribbean, the U.S.
Virgin Islands are made up of the islands of Saint John, Saint Thomas
and Saint Croix. Each island has a slightly different culture and
different things to do.
Saint Croix has a championship quality golf course and lush beaches.
You'll also find churches and museums celebrating the island's history.
Saint Thomas is known for shopping and a strong nightlife.
Saint John's big attractions include a huge national park and
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Bahamas
The Bahamas are made up of 29 different islands,
cays and rocks. A couple of the popular tourist destinations within the
Bahamas include Nassau and Grand Bahama Island. If you want something a
little less touristy, try one of the
lesser known islands like Andros Island, Bimini Island and San
Salvador Island. There are numerous activities on these islands
including riding horses on the beach, snorkeling, zip lines, parasailing
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Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is located in the Caribbean Sea. It
lies to the south of Martinique and to the northwest of Barbados. The
island hosts a big jazz festival every year. Put on your dancing shoes,
because you'll find dancing to music like Calypso and Salsa on this
island. There are some legendary resorts on Saint Lucia, like the Bay
Gardens and the Body Holiday LeSport Spa.
Adventures include eco-adventures, hikes, cultural heritage and
water sports. | |
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Tonga
Tonga is a series of 176 different islands located
in the South Pacific. The islands cover about 700,000 square kilometers.
There are many
things to do and see in this tropical paradise, including dancing,
festivals, kayaking and even swimming with the whales. You can also go
fishing, sailing, surfing, hiking, take a beach cart safari, go deep sea
diving, bask on the beach or do a bit of local shopping. | |
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Jamaica
Jamaica is about 90 miles south of Cuba in the
Caribbean Sea. It is an independent nation today, although in the past
it was owned by Spain and later England. Some of the
highlights to see in Jamaica include shopping in Montego Bay,
getting ice cream at Devon House in Kingston, view the waterfalls of
Ochos Rios and learn about the culture and history of Jamaica with a
visit to the southern coast. | |
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Seychelles
Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean and is
made up of 115 islands. The cultural activities include numerous
festivals, feasts and celebrations. The islands offer sanctuary for some
of the rarest species of flowers in the world. About half of the land of
Seychelles is made up of national parks and reserves. Some of the
things to do in Seychelles include national monuments, Creole
houses, marine parks, water sports and even a casino. | |
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