islands

Monhegan Island is Car-Free Island in Maine

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:36:31 -0500

If you are looking for a tranquil spot to travel to, Monhegan Island in Maine might just be the perfect choice. You won't find palm trees and glistening white sand here, but you will find clean air and something very special: no cars.

Receive Cash Back When You Travel To Cook Islands

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:14:54 -0500

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is offering cash back to U.S. and Canadian travelers who visit their islands in the South Pacific through February 2010. Travelers will receive a $100 rebate per person, $200 per couple and $400 per family of four.

Eleuthera - One of Bahama's Best

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:54:10 -0500

Eleuthera is regarded as one of the best travel destinations in the Bahamas' Family of Out Islands. Discover miles of pristine beaches and old school island charm in a non-commercial setting. Eleuthera is a popular "get-away" destination for a number of famous people such as Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Patti LaBelle...

The Specials Of Eleuthera Island In Bahamas

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:29:40 -0500

My wife and I have lived in Eleuthera, Bahamas for over 9 years and we're still loving it. It didn't take us long to realize that the moderate subtropical climate of the Bahamas would be just right for us. Yes, we stay here every Winter and sometimes even in the Summer because we own a home and a cottage in Central Eleuthera.

Island Floats From One Country To Another

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:18:10 -0500

A four-hectare island drifting on the Narva Reservoir has crossed the border between Russia and Estonia and floated to the Estonian shore, the Pohjarannik newspaper said on Monday.

Small islands given short shrift in assembling archaeological record

harminka — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:58:09 -0500

Small islands dwarf large ones in archaeological importance, says a University of Florida researcher, who found that people who settled the Caribbean before Christopher Columbus preferred more minute pieces of land because they relied heavily on the sea.

Jekill Island New Lighting To Protect Sea Turtles

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:20:08 -0500

Jekyll Island authority publishes updated Lighting Ordinance setting new standard for Jekyll Island beach protection from artificial light.

Caladesi Island State Park of Florida Named Best Beach

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:53:09 -0500

Caladesi Island State Park in the St. Petersburg and Clearwater area is named America's Top Beach for 2008 by Coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach."

Rats on islands disrupt ecosystems from land to sea

harminka — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:56:28 -0600

Seabird colonies on islands are highly vulnerable to introduced rats, which find the ground-nesting birds to be easy prey. But the ecological impacts of rats on islands extend far beyond seabird nesting colonies, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

MSN presents top 10 islands

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:34:02 -0600

Bali and Maui top the list of top ten islands for vacation and travel.