by Jessica Howell
Barbuda,
Caribbean
Tired
of following the travel-trendy crowd? If you're in search
of a tropical destination that's off the beaten path, but
tried and true, you'll easily fall for Barbuda (pronoun-ced
Bar-byew-dah), a small island 26 miles north of its Caribbean
sister, Antigua.
This sparsely populated gem is primarily inhabited by birds.
That's right - the glossy black Magnificent Frigate Birdsto
be exact - who seem to show a marked preference for the
sandy island. Swooping through the sky with a wing span
up to 8 feet and enjoying the undeveloped wilderness, the
Frigates are striking, majestic and a memorable aspect of
Barbuda. If bird gazing isn't your thing, try diving, snorkeling,
fishing, caving or beachcombing on pink coral and white
endless sandy stretches.
Luxury
Resort Pick: The
Beach House
Visit
Antigua-Barbuda
or Babudiful
for more information.
Bora Bora, Tahiti
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In
1961 Bora Bora was a coconut and hibiscus-strewn split volcano
afloat in the vast South Pacific region known as French
Polynesia. Today, few things have changed with looming green-wreathed
volcanic peaks lending a dramatic backdrop to this little
island some 260 kilometers northwest of Tahiti. Lush tropical
gardens and crystal clear emerald lagoons make Bora Bora
any traveler's dream. Pack your bags with the breeziest
summer resort wear and seek refuge near the island's legendary
Mount Otemanu.
The
name Bora Bora, which is believed to mean "first born"
in Polynesian, originated from a legend that it was the
first island raised out of the sea by the supreme god. Judging
from it's ethereal beauty, it doesn't sound too far off
to us.
Luxury
Resort pick: Hotel
Bora Bora
Visit
Tahiti
Tourism for more information.
Los Cabos, Mexico
"The
Capes," known as one of Mexico's most exclusive destinations,
lies on the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula
(the world's longest) and is perfectly situated where the
Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes. Don't let the short
distance from America fool you - these beaches may be miles
away, but you'll feel a world apart. A picturesque slice
of Mexico, Los Cabos still resonates with the 18th Century
mission town that it once was.
Your
eyes will fall first on the craggy peaks of Sierra de la
Laguna, then wander to miles of golden beach and finally
rest on the calm turquoise ocean. With plenty of hotel and
resort options, you'll easily find a place that pleases.
So settle in and the decide where the warm breeze will take
you: sun bathing, sailing, golfing, exploring the great
"El Arco" rock arch… the possibilities here
are as limitless as the sandy terrain.
Luxury
Resort Pick: Las
Ventanas Al Paraiso
Visit
Cabo for more info on
Los Cabos. (...BACK)
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