There is no airport on the island, but there is a long beach along the east coast. Planes arrive and leave from here. The sand makes unusual shapes. There are hills made of sand called sandblows. Nothing grows on them. They move one or two meters a year from the northwest towards the...
CarDiv27,Gilbert Islandsincluded, then appeared off Japanese-occupied Formosa on 15 October to have their planes as a “show of force” over the island and covering the landings of the Chinese KMT 70th Army at Kiirun on 16-17 October. “Observation over Formosa indicated enemy activity was no...
The harbour is too small for large ships and is only accessible to barges or smaller boats. If you take stroll south of the harbour you'll come across the SV Edna wreckage of 1990. About 1km south is Oravaru Beach, where Captain Cook’s party made its landing. Read more ...
Victoria Harbour is so beautiful with the flowers, Parliament buildings, The Empress, interesting boats, float planes and water taxis. There are restaurants and shops close by to get a nice meal and some souvenirs. It’s worth a stop to check it out any ...
We visited the beautiful oyster bay beach a little market and maho beach for the planes coming into land . All the while keeping us entertained along the journey. A little quiz about the island too and not forgetting seeing the iguanas. In their natural habitat. 5...
the arrival of soft, blanketing snow and the freezing over of the lakes, and the blooming of a progression of flowers. It builds toward the burst of summer activity, the arrival of pleasure craft, private planes, and, most of all, people — what for Beaver Island constitutes the cycle of...
Unofficially, it’s possible to hike in – but be aware you’re crossing private land to reach the park. Risking it? Drive Bodega Beach Drive northwest to the top of the island as far as you can go until you come to a closed gate. Park your car, and then hike the rest of the ...
The ground combat, which began on the morning of the 10th, was sharp but soon over. Seven further Navy men– six fromPenguin— were killed, with the men lost from the minesweeper executed on the beach they were defending. From Chief O’Brien: ...
The resort is set on Natadola Beach, a white sand, palm-fringed paradise with azure-coloured waters that is constantly ranked as one of the best beaches in the world. It also gets the most incredible sunsets, the ones where the sun literally melts into the ocean. As we approached the ...
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the outdoor pool or take a leisurely stroll along the private beach, where you can enjoy the warm sun and gentle waves. If you're feeling adventurous, try your hand at fishing or explore the vibrant underwater world through diving, snorkeling, or ...