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The Azores Are Certainly Remote, But Well Worth a Visit

The Azores are an archipelago of volcanic islands that lie in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. These beautiful islands are home to a quarter of a million people, and remain largely off the beaten tourist track.

12 Glorious Views of the Ancient Forest of Madeira

Madeira’s Laurel forest is as ancient as it is breathtakingly beautiful.

Pack Your Bags Because You Have to Visit These 10 Islands

Yes, it’s summer soon and why not forget about your everyday life by visiting a beautiful island? Fortunately, the world has many gorgeous islands to choose from. Here are 10 islands that will make you want to pack your bags and retire to a remote beach. 1.

You Have to See These 11 Amazing Islands for Yourself!

Madeira , Portugal This wonderful island, located southwest of Africa, is known not only for its famous wine but also for its natural and rich landscapes.

These Abandoned Islands Are Hauntingly Beautiful!

These amazing abandoned islands all have a rich history and a story to tell - whether benign or downright eerie. Here are 12 of the world's most intriguing abandoned islands: Inishmurray, Ireland Image Source The last permanent inhabitants of Inishmurray left the island in 1957.

Socotra: Is This the Weirdest Island in the World?

Situated in the Indian Ocean 250 km from Somalia and 340 km from Yemen, Socotra Island (part of a group of four islands) was geographically isolated from mainland Africa for many eons. The island is about 3,650 square km and has a few smaller islands around it that are mostly uninhabited.

The Island of Love: A Beautiful Story...

[related_articles] The Inspiring Story of the Island of Love story, touching, love, spiritual, inspirational, baba recommends What are the things that draw us away from love? Here's a story that will open your eyes to them.

Touch Down in These Incredible Island Airports!

Welcome to the world of island airports! Island airports, usually built on natural coral reefs or artificially constructed islands, make tropical and land-scarce locations around the world accessible to millions of tourists each year.

This Island Is Different. Why? It Has an Engine...

Orsos Island is a luxury floating island that has the ability to be moved and re-anchored. The completed launched product is expected to be completed early next year, in 2013. The estimated 4.6 million dollar island is over 20 meters wide (65+ ft) and more than 37 meters in length (121+ ft).

This Island in Iran Looks Like Mars

We invite you to discover the magic of Hormuz Island in Iran. It is a tiny island in the Persian Gulf that has weather so dry, it looks like Mars. The temperatures in the summer can be unbearable and the heat is merciless.

Counting Puffins on Farne Islands - Beautiful!

Off the coast of Northeast England you'll find the Farne Islands, a group of 15-20 islands (depending on the tide), that are home to a huge population of sea birds, who come there for 'social gatherings' and mating.

These Islands are the Stuff Dreams are Made From…

North Island - Seychelles Russian billionaire, politician and industrial tycoon, Mikhail Prokhorov bought this island for 35 million US dollars. The island has four beaches; East Beach, West Beach, Honeymoon Cove, and Dive Beach.

The Epic Beauty of the Hawaiian Islands

The Epic Beauty of the Hawaiian Islands - Wow! nature, photos, travel, landscapes, beautiful, hawaii Cameron Brooks is a talented photographer with a passion for the heavenly landscapes of Hawaii.