Sao Jorge Island

São Jorge is an island where you want to visit on a ferry day trip from Pico or Faial. There's nothing in S. Jorge that you have no seen in the other islands. The island is narrow and long with interesting "fajãs" or water-front planes that are accessed via very steep roads. S. Jorge claim to fame is the famous S. Jorge cheese and dive fishing. Skip the stay in its only hotel, as the petulance and arrogance of its management permeates the service along with its low cost/quality value. If you stay overnight try the quaint charming boutique places such as Casa do Antonio, Quinta do Canavial and Residencial Neto.

The island of Sao Jorge belongs to the central group and lies 21,6 miles off Graciosa, 11 miles off Pico, 32,4 miles off Terceira and 16,2 miles off Faial. It has an approximate area of 95 sq. miles (246 km2). The island has about 9500 inhabitants. The main municipalities are Velas and Calheta.

S.Jorge Island has an indented coastline appearing with an oblong shape. A mountain range forms the back-bone of the island, its highest peak the Pico da Esperança at 3455 feet (1053 m) it offers views of the other islands of the central group.

French Polynesia

French Polynesia is the essence of true romance. What other tropical destination is more romantic than "Tahiti?" We have all said, "Someday I will visit Tahiti."

Among these idyllic islands of soaring volcanic peaks and low island atolls, each new day is more perfect than the last. Imagine the crystal clear reef protected lagoons with fairytale colors of jade green and luminous turquoise, so gorgeous that you will want to pinch yourself to see if you are dreaming. The islands are surrounded by sandy islets called motus which invite a castaway picnic or a romantic interlude.

Polynesians are genuinely warm, hospitable and so very proud of their islands. Everywhere you turn you will see the islanders greeting you with a warm Ia Orana and a warm smile. From your flower lei greeting upon arrival in Tahiti to the songs performed by cheerful Tahitians, you will know that these lovely people are truly happy that you have come at last to visit the legendary islands of French Polynesia. The awe-inspiring beauty of each island is certain to remain etched forever in your memory.

Line Islands

The Line Islands, or Equatorial Islands, is a chain of eleven atolls and low coral islands in the central Pacific Ocean, south of the Hawaiian Islands, that stretches for 2,350 km in a northwest-southeast direction, making it one of the longest islands chains of the world. Eight of the islands form part of Kiribati, while the remaining three are United States territories grouped with the United States Minor Outlying Islands.
Those that are part of Kiribati are in the world's farthest forward time zone, UTC+14. The time of day is the same as in Hawaiʻi, but the date is one day ahead. The time is 25 hours ahead of some other islands in Oceania, like those Line Islands that belong to the US, which have UTC-11.


The United States previously claimed all the Line Islands under the Guano Islands Act. This claim was relinquished under the Treaty of Tarawa, which recognised Kiribati's sovereignty over the majority of the chain.
The group is geographically divided into three subgroups; The Northern, Central, and Southern Line Islands. The Central Line Islands are sometimes grouped with the Southern Line Islands. The table below lists the islands from North to South.

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are located in the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea about 150 miles south of Cuba. The Cayman Islands are made up of three main islands. The largest and most developed, Grand Cayman, has a population of about 35,000 and is 76 square miles or 22 miles long and 8 miles at its widest point. Grand Cayman stands 90 miles away from Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are separated by only 5 miles.



Cayman Brac is the next largest island, with 1600 inhabitants on 14 square miles or 12 miles long and 1 mile at its widest spot. Cayman Brac has the highest point in all of the Islands with the impressive "Bluff" that rises 140 feet out of the sea. The smallest island is appropriately named, Little Cayman. This islands' 10 square miles of land is home to a population nearing 150.

Caymanians enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the West Indies. Most residents are Protestants of British or African descent and many are of mixed racial ethnicity. The islands' main industries are tourism and offshore banking, thanks to the absence of direct taxes.
The Cayman Islands are located about 20 degrees north of the Equator. This results in nice temperatures year-round. The coldest month in the Islands is February, with the warmest month being in July.

Balearic Islands

Located about 120 miles southeast of Barcelona, you’ll find the Balearic Islands, one of the most gorgeous travel spots in the Mediterranean. You have your choice of activities when you vacation in the Balearic Islands, where you can enjoy picturesque sandy beaches with crystalline waters, gorgeous landscapes, clubbing in Ibiza and Majorca, historic cultural cities such as Palma, or shopping paradise in Ibiza Town.
The Balearic Islands really do offer it all, whether you’re a golfer, a history buff, a fan of water sports, or a nature lover. You will find all of this just a small distance from the United Kingdom.

WEATHER IN THE BALEARIC ISLANDS
The sun shines 300 days a year in the Balearics and, because they are in the Mediterranean, the summers are hot, the autumns are mild and the winters are pleasant. The Balearic Islands have an average yearly temperature of 16-17°C, so tourists can visit all year, but you’ll definitely find the most people visiting in the summer.In July and August in the heart of summer, the Balearics get 11 hours of sunshine daily, without much rain and with an average temperature of a balmy 29°C.
If you’d like to go to the Balearic Islands when it’s sunny but not too hot, try visiting during spring or fall. Around those times, temperatures are 22°C to 28°C — because it’s cooler, it’s a great time to go golfing, walking or cycling off the beach. Sunlight lasts for about 8-10 hours, but weather conditions might vary, and the evenings are usually significantly cooler.
The winter weather in the Balearic Islands is bright and crisp, with only 5 hours of sun and an average temperature of 15°C. Although it is more likely to rain between October and February, the weather is still far better than that of the UK, which is the reason that the Balearics are such a popular holiday destination during those months.


ACTIVITIES FOR THE BALEARIC ISLANDS

When you visit the Balearic Islands, it may be hard to fit it all in!
If you love cities, Palma has blocks of contemporary art galleries, a Gothic cathedral, museums, great shopping, and a sprinkle of public art all over.
Nearby Magalluf and El Arenal have water parks, and nature lovers and bird-watchers can stop by the Parc Natural de s’Albufera. Atop a rocky promontory, Ibiza Town’s ancient district is an historical jewel with a Gothic cathedral and spacious castle in Dalt Villa, the medieval section. Visit Dalt Vila’s Museu d’Art Contemporani to see many works of modern art and sculpture. The building in Ibiza that is the most striking is the Lady of Snows Cathedral. Stores, cafes and restaurants filled the adjacent Placa de la Vila. Mahon, the capital of Menorca, boasts a town with old-fashioned charms like small squares, cobblestone roads and a harbor. Mahon’s port has a fort, La Mola, and the ruins of the Castle of Sant Felip. Many artifacts are on display if you visit the Museu de Menorca on Placa des Monastir. Located slightly north of Mahon is a wetlands reserve, the Parc Natural de S’Albufera des Grau, where you can see several kinds of birds and go hiking