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The World's Top 10 Islands ( for culture, adventure, or simply kicking back on a beach )
Travel and Leisure ^
| 07/11/2017
| by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Posted on 07/24/2017 8:05:18 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
MONEY MAGAZINE seems to agree with Travel and Leisure regarding the Best Island to visit...
EXCERPT:
For the second year in a row and the third time since 2013, Palawan, Philippines, has won the award for best island in the world.
The long narrow Palawan island, which is located on a province of 1,780 islands, is lined with sugar-white sand beaches and hidden coves, according to its tourism website. Palawan is filled with species unique to the region, with over 200 bird species and 600 butterfly species, according to the government's website. It contains the worlds largest navigable underground river, flowing five miles under a limestone cave out to sea, which visitors can tour by canoe.
The sparsely populated island is also home to underwater shipwrecks and coral reefs filled with tropical fish that attract scuba diving or snorkeling visitors. The abundant wildlife on land and sea, as well as crystal-clear waters give Palawan breathtaking sights, especially viewed from the tops of its lush mountains.
For the magazine's annual survey, readers rated experiences across 86 categories on a secure website, and scores were averaged in order to determine the awards for 2017.
To: SeekAndFind
2. Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaI spent the summer of '86 at Hilton Head. Well, it wasn't really Hilton Head: It was the island right next to Hilton Head.
It's called Parris Island.
To: j. earl carter
Two for me——Hilton Head and Maui.
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:17:32 PM PDT
by
Mears
To: SeekAndFind
As long as there are no muzzies on Palawan island.
To: SeekAndFind
How far is Pelawan located from the ISIS controlled part of the Philippines? Any area that attracts American tourists in that part of the world also attracts ISIS.
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:21:27 PM PDT
by
353FMG
To: SeekAndFind
As a teen I went to Santorini and round a donkey. Still have the picture somewhere.
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:26:26 PM PDT
by
fkabuckeyesrule
(To review, terrorism abroad is caused by climate chg while is US its guns)
To: fkabuckeyesrule
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:27:27 PM PDT
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fkabuckeyesrule
(To review, terrorism abroad is caused by climate chg while is US its guns)
To: SeekAndFind
I have a Filipino friend that recommended I visit Boracay.
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:27:41 PM PDT
by
Two Kids' Dad
(((( Washington DC - Swampland of money and unindicted crooks ))))
To: Mears
Two for meHilton Head and Maui.My post (although completely true) was meant as a joke.
Sometimes you will see someone wearing a Hilton Head souveneir T-shirt, and my above post was the standard line that I would use. I quit using it because I was always getting a blank stare in return: never so much as a smile.
I thought I could at least use that line on FR without getting the blank stare.
Parris Island is the USMC's east coast recruit training facility: It is not a vacation destination like Hilton Head, and the 2 islands really are separated by just a couple of miles of water.
To: j. earl carter
We visited Hilton Head because we had attended my son’s graduation———on Parris Island,2 days earlier.
July-——and VERY HOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:35:21 PM PDT
by
Mears
To: SeekAndFind
The islands of Raiatea and Huahine in French Polynesia are also great, off the beaten path and simple. Loved it there.
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posted on
07/24/2017 8:37:29 PM PDT
by
60Gunner
(The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. - Plato)
To: j. earl carter
I’m partial to Grand Cayman’s 7 mile beach
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posted on
07/24/2017 11:04:06 PM PDT
by
llevrok
(A group of baboons is called a "congress." Just sayin' .....)
To: SeekAndFind
Screw that! I’ll stick with my Swiss Alps, ‘Eagles Nest’ type views from up here! Bring on the snow!!!
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posted on
07/24/2017 11:05:42 PM PDT
by
bobby.223
(Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
To: SeekAndFind
I would suggest the island of Rhodes. Lovely and historic.
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posted on
07/25/2017 3:11:39 AM PDT
by
Jimmy Valentine
(DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
07/25/2017 4:35:38 AM PDT
by
PGalt
To: j. earl carter
Truly, I laughed out loud when I read it.
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posted on
07/25/2017 5:23:05 AM PDT
by
McGarrett
(Book'em Danno)
To: Jimmy Valentine
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posted on
07/25/2017 6:14:08 AM PDT
by
surrey
To: 353FMG; Parley Baer
The above is a map of the Philippines. Palawan is the long island ( literally ) like a snake WEST of the country. The best parts to go to is the NORTH of the island where you will find some of the most pristine waters in the world.
Muslim problems occur way SOUTH of the country ( see color code ).
To: Two Kids' Dad
RE: I have a Filipino friend that recommended I visit Boracay.
Yes, definitely worth visiting just for the water adventures, the beautiful beaches, and the great night life.
I have the map of thePhilippines in Post #19 above. Boracay is right smack in the middle of the Philippines in the province of Aklan ( you can see it in the map in dark white).
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