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Menorca, Minorca, call it what you may, but this is the most amazing Spanish island in the Mediterranean for a secluded and serene beach holiday. In fact, it’s a great option for those who feel that its big brother, Majorca, is way too crowded for a Spanish vacation! Though less developed in comparison to other Spanish islands, Menorca offers unspoiled scenery and prehistoric monuments dating back to 1300 BC. here
Nearby Restaurants: Tamizia – Parador de El Hierro, Restaurante Volcán del Hierro
Things To Do: Historical tour at Ecomuseo de Guinea y Lagartario, Explore the El Sabinar, Sightseeing at Charco azul, Tour the Centro de Interpretacion Vulcanologico, Water sports at Playa de Tacoron beach
Where To Stay: Parador de El Hierro, Apartments Villa Marina
Nearby Restaurants: Restaurante Vegetariano Fang i Aram, Piqniq
Things To Do: Explore the Puerto de Ciutadella, Visit the Cala Macarelleta, Tour the Lithica, Sightseeing, Historical tours, Hiking, Water activities including snorkeling and swimming
Where To Stay: Meliá Cala Galdana, Grupotel Mar de Menorca more
This area was once heavily forested with old-growth bald cypress groves. These trees—most hundreds of years old—were harvested from the late 1800s through the early part of the 19 th century. The cypress logging industry eventually declined, but the scars of skidder canals—radial canals through the swamps where loggers used massive winches to pull trees to a central loading point—remain. here
Site GPS Coordinates: 29.965415, -91.211760
Closest Address: (Southern end of) Bayou Dr. W., Pierre Part, LA 70339
Driving Directions: From Morgan City, take Hwy. 70 north to Pierre Part. Turn left on Lee Drive, continue
Skidder canals (still visible today) were cleared in a radial pattern to pull harvested cypress trees to a central loading point - Source: Greg Guirard more
Bayous lace this portion of south Louisiana. The highest land in the area is located along the banks of Bayou Lafourche, where elevation of natural levees ranges from 15 to 20 feet above sea level. The community of Pierre Part, located along a body of water known as Pierre Part Bay (which flows into Lake Verret), sits on land only 3 feet above sea level and is nearly surrounded by water. It was inaccessible by land until the mid-20th century, thus isolated from much of the world. Residents here and throughout south Louisiana adapted to a semi-aquatic way of life by using a variety of pirogues, boats and, eventually, bridges to get around. The pontoon bridge that stretches across Belle River about 4.5 miles south of here, for example, is a floating barge connected by a pivot arm to a fixed point along the shoreline. A mechanical system swings the bridge to the riverbank when the channel is open to boat traffic.
The current regional flood control system depends on an extensive network of levees built in the 1930s that created the nearby Atchafalaya Floodway. These levees severed bayous and fragmented waterways, radically changing the interconnectedness and hydrology of the region. Local waterways that used to receive seasonal floods of fresh water and nutrients from the Atchafalaya were cut off from this periodic flush. more
Beautiful Trail great picture opportunity Water amazing more
The Baths to Devil's Bay Trail is a 1.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Spanish Town , Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands that features a cave and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
easy trail but very touristy. offers great views with plenty of photo ops [links]
Stunning hiking trail! Over sand, rocks, and in the water. Get there early to avoid the crowds. We got dropped off by dinghy and had quite the swim in but it was worth it. You don’t need shoes but some people wore water shoes. Might need to bring swim fins to swim in. here
The dramatic shape of the BVI’s third largest island, Virgin Gorda, reminded Christopher Columbus of a reclining woman, or “Fat Virgin,” inspiring its name. Measuring 8 ½ square miles, Virgin Gorda entices travelers with its yacht clubs, quiet coves, safe anchorages and luxury resorts and villas. [links]
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Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
For a quintessential Caribbean vacation, stroll or swim at the unspoiled beaches at Savannah Bay, Pond Bay, Devil's Bay, Mahoe Bay or Spring Bay.
Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK more