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Bora Bora Romanic Island

Bora Bora Romantic Island is one of the superb holiday destination.

Bora Bora, The Romantic Island

Under a one hour flight from the island of Tahiti or Moorea, the island of Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist's palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight.Romantics from around the world have laid claim to this island where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky. Lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the illuminated lagoon like a delicate necklace. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to emerald waters where colored fish animate the coral gardens as they greet the giant manta rays. This could be easily be described as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, thatchedroof villas, and fabled ambience.

Simply said, Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world.
Pora Pora - the ancient name, meaning "first born," came from legends describing this as the first island to rise when Taaroa,
the supreme god, fished it out of the waters after the mythical creation of Havai'i, now known as Raiatea. Although the first letter "B" does not exist in the Tahitian language, when Captain Cook first heard the name he mistook the softened sound of the Tahitian "P" for "B" and called the island Bola Bola.

Romance on Bora Bora

Truly, the most romantic island in the world. From the dramatic scenery to the  privacy and amenities of the overwater bungalows, everything in Bora Bora equals a 10 on the romance scale. Resorts have been welcoming couples for over 40 years and their special amenities have been fine tuned to perfection. From sunrise to sunset, each resort has designed their own blend of unique romantic experiences for their guests to choose from.

 

Sunset at Bora Bora

The Most beautiful beaches in the world.

The Most Beautiful Beaches in the World.The Most beautiful beaches
    Liaohe Delta, ChinaSeaweed has turned this beach incredibly red
Aho Beach, CaribbeanWatch planes fly right above your head


Glass Beach, California, US   Enjoy the colorful glass stones that cover the beach


Boulders Beach, South Africa   See the famous penguin colony



 Zlatni Rat Beach, CroatiaNearly 580 yards long, this beach extends into the ocean




orseshoe Bay Beach, BermudaEnjoy the gorgeous water and pink sand


 Driftwood Beach, Georgia, US Snap photos of the amazing driftwood and ocean views





The Baths, British Virgin Islands   Hidden pools are nestled between majestic boulders


  Hidden Beach, MexicoSwim through a dark tunnel to this secret spot


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Isle Of Man

Isle of ManThe Isle of Man's strategic position within the British Isles made it a nerve centre for trading in Viking timesContinue reading the main story

The independent nation of the Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea between Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales at the heart of the British Isles.

It has a land area of 221 square miles, is 33 miles long and 13 miles wide with a population of around 80,000.Manx Gaelic is the native language of the Isle of Man and, having come close to extinction, is currently enjoying a revival.Although the island is a British Crown dependency it does not fall within the jurisdiction of, nor does it form part of, the United Kingdom

Historical Overview

The Isle of Man was permanently settled by Celts and fell under Viking control in 1079. The Viking legacy is seen in many place names and the title of the Tynwald parliament, although the Celtic Manx language predominated until the 19th century.The Tynwald ceremony is thought to date back to the 9th centuryThe Isle of Man passed to the Scottish crown in 1266, and then to the feudal lordship of the Stanley family under the English crown. The British crown acquired the lordship in 1764, but never incorporated the island into the United Kingdom.Tynwald was granted autonomy in 1866, and steadily advanced to democracy in step with the United Kingdom. Established no later than 979, Tynwald claims to be the oldest parliament in the world.Every year on the 5 July St John's, a small village in the west of the island, hosts Tynwald Day.This is the National Day of the Isle of Man when a host of events follow the formal proceedings of the Tynwald ceremony, which includes the only open air sitting of a parliament in the world.The ceremony which takes place on Tynwald Day dates back to the time of the Vikings when elders and leaders would congregate to settle disputes.

The island's political lifeTynwald elects the Council of Ministers, presided over since 1986 by a chief minister. Most members of Tynwald are independents although there are members of Tynwald who are also members of the Labour party, the Liberal Vannin party and Mec Vannin, the Manx Nationalist party.Douglas became the capital of the Isle of Man in 1869Tynwald passes its own legislation with the assent of the Crown granted in the Privy Council. The Crown is responsible for defence and diplomatic representation, and acts on the advice of the UK Ministry of Justice.

The Isle of Man has relatively low taxes and this has encouraged a major offshore financial sector that accounts for most of GDP. Over recent years the Manx government has made a concerted effort to cast off the island's reputation as a tax haven, signing tax information exchange deals with over a dozen countries.Its strategy was rewarded in April 2009 when it was included in an OECD "white list" of jurisdictions meeting international standards on taxation.

Light industry and tourism also play a significant role in the economy, while agriculture and fisheries are steadily losing their significance.