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Best beaches and islands for travel and leisure

The best beaches on the planet and the most secluded and exotic islands can equal the most wonderful holiday! Unfortunately for the weary man, big city and office life are not places of nature, where you can relax mind, body and soul. Marine elements and white beaches - this is what Maldives and Seychelles, Tahiti and Hawaii have to offer. The gorgeous beaches of the Bahamas, the famous beach of Varadero in Cuba and Nantucket Island in the United States are the elements of the sea. Tranquility and scenery is where it’s at with miles of pure sand.

The Cenotes of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula – The New Vacation Obsession

The Cenotes of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula – The New Vacation Obsession

7/30/2014 Article author: Hilary Torton Cancun (Mexico), Chichen Itza (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico), Tulum (Mexico)

If you are planning a vacation to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, consider adding cenotes to your list of things to see and do. A cenote is a natural pit or sinkhole, an underground water formation made of limestone. They can be open or underground in caves.

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Panama – Top 10 places to see

Panama – Top 10 places to see

7/29/2014 Article author: Carolyn Trevon Panama City (Panama)

By night, go on excursions searching for bats and crocodiles. Lay your head down to sleep in a magical, floating lodge on the Panama Canal. Wake up to the sounds of exotic birds in the jungle. Fish, swim, kayak, hike or take a tour. Experience the jungle by living in it!

Top-6 tourist-free beach destinations in Europe

Top-6 tourist-free beach destinations in Europe

8/26/2013 Article author: Joe Sorenno Murcia (Spain), Croatia, France, Greece, Italy

We bet everyone dreams of spending his/her summer vacation taking sun bathes on some of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean coast. However, there's one big problem – most of the popular sites are overcrowded by thousands of tourists and those who enjoy more sequestering sites just don't feel comfortable there. So where should they go in order to have a great vacation on the wonderful Mediterranean coast and avoid coming across crowds of other tourists?

A place in the sun: where to buy real estate in Greece

A place in the sun: where to buy real estate in Greece

8/26/2013 Article author: Vicky Teilor Greece

Houses and apartments in Greece are bought primarily by those who had an opportunity to enjoy the country's kindly Mediterranean climate, the hospitality of the locals and moderate prices at least once. Greece abounds in beautiful picturesque sites and it is extremely difficult for foreigners to decide where to buy a new house under the Hellas sun. That's why we decided you would find useful our list of top destinations for buying real estate.

Balearic Islands: 5 Popular Attractions

Balearic Islands: 5 Popular Attractions

6/10/2013 Article author: Nikos Stam Palma de Majorca (Spain)

The Mediterranean Sea Archipelago, known as Balearic Islands, offers not only ones of the best beaches in the world, but also plenty of interesting landmarks. More than 20 million tourists have visited this place. But what attracts them and which places must be visited first?

Come Sail Away: The World's Most Romantic Cruises

Come Sail Away: The World's Most Romantic Cruises

8/31/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones

Sail into the sunset with the one you love on one of the world's top five most romantic cruise ships. Couples who are seeking some quality time with each other can enjoy a wonderfully intimate vacation together on one of these lovely dream boat cruises.

September in the Sun: The Maldives

September in the Sun: The Maldives

7/31/2012 Article author: Cathy Jones Male (Maldives)

Finally, it's almost September and time for your long awaited vacation. You've worked hard all year long and you really deserve a respite from your endeavors. Now you just need to select the perfect vacation destination. But where should you go for the perfect September vacation? Hmmm… how about paradise?

Some of the Best Greek Islands for Holidays

Some of the Best Greek Islands for Holidays

7/17/2012 Article author: Private-Guides.com Santorini (Greece), Saloniki (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Crete (Greece)

As an island country, Greece attracts most of its visitors with the hundreds of pieces of land scattered around the Aegean and Ionian Seas ranging in size from large islands with big cities to small uninhabited sea rocks. This article will help you choose the destination of your vacation among the most attractive and popular Greek islands.