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  • Sri Lanka Holidays For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended last May, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India’s coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors. The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently are a happy, if unintended byproduct of the war. Among the most scenic, if difficult stretches to reach, is Nilaveli Beach in the Tamil north. While a few military checkpoints remain, vacationers can lounge on poolside hammocks under palm trees...

    Sri Lanka Holidays

    Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments
    Sri Lanka Holidays For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended last May, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India’s coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors. The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently are a happy, if unintended byproduct of the war. Among the most scenic, if difficult stretches to reach, is Nilaveli Beach in the Tamil north. While a few military checkpoints remain, vacationers can lounge on poolside hammocks under palm trees...

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  • A holiday in Vanuatu is filled with excitement. The island is located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean and it is near Australia. It was discovered by European settlers in 1605. It became a republic in 1980. The location of the island makes it a great vacationing spot. There are many different activities for tourists to participate in. Some of the most popular places to visit on the island include Espiritu Santo and Efate. These islands have towns and volcanoes. The best beaches are found in Espiritu Santo. The weather is great, the climate is tropical and people are surrounded by nature. There are volcanoes, water and wonderful beaches in the area. Tourists can also visit the world’s largest wreck, the President Coolidge, while diving. A holiday in Vanuatu is great because people can do a wide variety of things. People can embark on one of the many...

    Take a Holiday in Vanuatu for a Stress-Free Vacation

    Posted on June 13, 2011 | No Comments
    A holiday in Vanuatu is filled with excitement. The island is located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean and it is near Australia. It was discovered by European settlers in 1605. It became a republic in 1980. The location of the island makes it a great vacationing spot. There are many different activities for tourists to participate in. Some of the most popular places to visit on the island include Espiritu Santo and Efate. These islands have towns and volcanoes. The best beaches are found in Espiritu Santo. The weather is great, the climate is tropical and people are surrounded by nature. There are volcanoes, water and wonderful beaches in the area. Tourists can also visit the world’s largest wreck, the President Coolidge, while diving. A holiday in Vanuatu is great because people can do a wide variety of things. People can embark on one of the many...

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