Gazing out from the balcony of the cruise ship that is anchored in deep waters I notice an island known as Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. In order to reach the island a tender came to transfer me from the cruise ship. Finally, fetching a tender making it closer to the island I observe the white sandy beach that has a few cabanas that resemble mini houses painted in tropical colors light blue, yellow, lime greens. There are also tons of beach chairs lined along the beach, as well as a gigantic pirate ship situated in the middle of the beach. A mini straw market is the first place I come upon after getting off the charter boat. The beach is like no other I have been to in Florida. It’s a tropical paradise that I never want to leave. Powdery white sand …show more content…
Walking along the nature trail on the island that is surrounded by beautiful green plants and palm trees I came across stingray cove, a place where you can swim with the stingrays. Enjoying the sights of the stingrays I spot a colossal starfish by a rock in the water. I came across the lagoon that I could have ridden jet skis in or kayaked, but couldn’t get to close due to the plants and rocks. Making my way back towards the beach I watch as people ride horses in the water. Starting to smell something great I realized that it was time for a bohemian meal. While enjoying a delicious meal, a band was playing some relaxing reggae. Quickly my time at Half Moon Cay came to an end, I was not ready to leave the tropical paradise. I cannot wait to take another cruise just to come back and relax. Half Moon Cay also known as Little San Salvador Island with only 2 percent of the island begin developed, is an international bird sanctuary and natural preserve. With that being said the only way to visit is by cruise ship. Whether just wanting to relax on the beautiful beach, explore the island, or do excursions like snorkeling Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a place I look forward to visiting
The whole island is in the shape of a giant square with white sandy beaches full of people sunbathing, swimming and fishing right on the shoreline. From the end of the hot pavement parking lot to shore of the beach is an ocean of soft white sand. The pearlescent white sand seems to know how to invade every nook and cranny almost as if it enjoys it. Walking around the beach on the fluffy whiteness surrounding the parking lot, the seagulls are fighting over scraps of food on the ground. “Sandy beach ecosystems provide invaluable services to humankind. Their functions have been exploited through history, with significant anthropogenic effects (Lucrezi, 2015)”. This white sandy beach is a beautiful refuge from the mundane grind of everyday life. The smell of the misty ocean air mixed with the sound of seagulls hovering above and kids playing is a tonic for the mind. The feel of the sand between their toes and the waves crashing over them as people swim in the water, or the jerk of a fishing pole when someone is catching a fish makes Fred Howard Park one of the best places to relax. Standing on the beach looking out on the water, people are kayaking and windsurfing. The lifeguards watching vigilantly in their bright red shirt and shorts, blowing their whistles when they see someone being unsafe. After a long day of swimming and laying around visitors head back over the soft white sand to the showers, in order to rinse off the menacing sand that clings to everything like a bad habit. Everyone rushes over the hot pavement burning their feet to reach their cars so they can put away their beach paraphernalia which is still covered in the white sand, nearly impossible to completely leave behind, so when they get home it serves as a reminder of where they were that
I have been to Florida a billion times, but there are only two places that I normally visit. Sanibel Island and Destin. Traveling to Sanibel Island is almost like a tradition for my family because every year we try to go down there. My grandparents first went to Sanibel with my whole family (cousins and all) about 15 years ago and ever since then, it has been our family’s main “vacation spot”. I have gone to Sanibel almost every year, but last year I also went to Destin. Now the main reason we decided to go there as well is because we wanted to travel somewhere nearby the panhandle of Florida. The water and beaches are also very contrasting in comparison to Sanibel. Sanibel’s beaches even had heaps of sea shells going out into the water. The sand is also more dense than that of Destin. Even Sanibel’s water is darker and more cloudy, so it was crazy to see Destin’s water so clear! The beach (which is called Emerald Cove, where I stayed at) had sand that was so white and soft it
Driving on the serpentine road, we come across the black sand Waianapanapa Beach. This place is strikingly breathtaking because of its unique black sand beach surrounded by a shimmering, aquamarine ocean and a vibrant green landscape. It amazes us how the
Miami is full sunny days year round, which means that the beaches are always accessible. I decided to take a stroll down to the beach. The feeling of the sand caressing my toes and the water engulfing my body is like no other. A small fish decided to tickle my toes and then nonchalantly swam away. As the sand rose I noticed how clear the water was. Miami truly does have beautiful beaches that are blossoming with life. The sand was a beautiful tan while the water was crystal clear. The green and brown algae surrounding the area was swaying with the waves. They rendered helpless to the wave’s push and
Columbus’ greatly details the islands that he discovered such as the San Salvador, Isla de Santa Maria de Concepcion, Fernandina, Isabella, and the Isla Juana. In his first letter he shows a positive attitude towards his experience on the West Indies. He points out how there were too many natives to take count of on the islands, but they gave no opposition upon his arrival. He mentions how long the Isla Juana took for him to travel across water on. In the first letter he mainly describes the attractive physical nature of the Espanola. He goes in good detail when writing by mentioning the plants, animals, and trees on the islands. The Espanola was clearly his favorite island after going on and mentioning it as a marvel compared to the others.
If you are less inclined to partying with the backpackers, then get off at the middle island, Gili Meno. Here, partying is limited to sipping cocktails by candlelight beach bars and listening to romantic music. Even better, sit on one of the big beanbags spread-out right on the sandy beach, separated by small tables with flickering candles. As the smallest of the three, least populated, and least developed, Gili Meno is also known as the romantic island, ideal for lovebirds and honeymooning couples. Gili Meno is also famous for snorkelling, outstanding white sand beaches, and turquoise waters, and can still be described as somewhat “untouched, unspoilt, and an unshared sanctuary”. A reminder that while it had few tourists a long time ago, nowadays
Puerto Rico was not always the tropical tourist destination it is today. Initially, it was a rural island with little to no modern amenities, and a severely impoverished population. Th...
My original island is called the palm tree island. The island is shaped like a palm tree. That’s how it got it’s name. On the Palm Tree island there are a few stores, shops, and restaurants to go to. Every morning I can hear birds chirping like they were singing a song. I can also see many people jogging on the sidewalks before they go to work. The taste of coffee and donuts in the morning is always satisfying. A lot of times I can smell the cool blue salt water all day long. I can feel the soft moisture of the sand on the island. Across this island there is another island, but it’s unknown. Nobody lives on the island. Nobody knows what’s on the island.
A possible getaway location is The Bahamas where people can have a blast just sitting on a boat or on the beach. For example some things people can do there are go cove snorkeling, sightseeing, cruises, island tours and many more find out more just keep reading. The author from the Britannica website has stated that “The Bahamas has one of the most popular beaches one of the beaches is 243 acres long and has a 5 star rating. it is one of the best places to visit from the reviews”. This information suggests, that people should go to this place there are so many place tourist can go for example people can go on a cruise or a fairy ride to go to this place called Pig island. Pig island is an amazing place to visit. Visitors can swim with the
Have you ever been eaten alive by the fury of the Pacific Ocean? Well, it happened to me and many other exciting things happened when I visited Hawaii for the first time. About eight years ago, during my spring break, my family and I went to the island of Kauai and we were there for about eight days. I am telling you, the first time you visit a tropical paradise; your scenes will change drastically. The food, the people (locals and tourists), the culture, and lest not forget that unforgiving Pacific Ocean.
Culturally, beaches play a large role in the Hawaiian culture as it is a large source of resources. Even the sand within the beaches are still used today as a form of sandpaper to scrub down coconuts and make them into beautiful instruments. It’s not just about getting the end result in Hawaiian culture. The process and the journey is what really matters. The idea of losing such an important aspect of Hawaii’s culture supports the idea that Hawaii needs to keep up its appearances for the safety and welfare of its
Every year thousands of tourists visit the islands of Antigua, they come from all over the world to drain their sorrows of reality by ridding their pockets of the cash they strive to work so hard for. Although Antigua seems to be filled with relaxation, sunshine and rainbows, and devoid of anything that could ruin somebody’s week, unfortunately, Antigua is quite the opposite of that of what we imagine. Author Jamaica Kincaid argues this false reality tourists imagine about the island, by addressing many issues she witnessed while growing up in Antigua.
Standing on the balcony, I gazed at the darkened and starry sky above. Silence surrounded me as I took a glimpse at the deserted park before me. Memories bombarded my mind. As a young girl, the park was my favourite place to go. One cold winter’s night just like tonight as I looked upon the dark sky, I had decided to go for a walk. Wrapped up in my elegant scarlet red winter coat with gleaming black buttons descending down the front keeping away the winter chill. Wearing thick leggings as black as coal, leather boots lined with fur which kept my feet cozy.
The world around us is amazingly beautiful, but if one ever wanted to experience the most beautiful part they would have to take a trip to Hawaii. Hawaii has the most relaxing climate, in perfect temperatures year round. Hawaii is the most beautiful island with must see attractions, and has flora and fauna that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world. It is a family friendly location and one of the safest states in the United States. The culture is amazing and the people on the island are friendly and welcoming. There are so many once in a lifetime activities to do while in Hawaii. Hawaii is different than any other location in the United States, Hawaii is the perfect destination. Besides the fact Hawaii is full of beauty and breathtaking sights, there are so many fun activities to do on the island and the culture is something to be experienced.
I think we all have a beautiful place in our mind. I have a wonderful place that made me happy a lot of times, years ago. But sometimes I think that I am the only person who likes this place and I'm asking myself if this place will be as beautiful as I thought when I will go back to visit it again. Perhaps I made it beautiful in my mind.