Laurens Peninsula

Laurens Peninsula is a rugged peninsula surmounted by several ice-covered peaks. It forms the northwestern part of Heard Island. The name was applied by the ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) following their survey in 1948. It derives from the existing name (Cape Laurens), applied for the northwestern extremity of this peninsula after the American bark Laurens which, under Captain Franklin F. Smith, visited Heard Island in 1855-56 and assisted in initiating sealing operations there. Click here to see a map of Laurens Peninsula and the northwestern coast of Heard Island.

Oceania Islands

Oceania Islands of Eastern Oceania are steamy paradises, each unique, but each home to swaying palm trees, white sand beaches and snorkeling to die for. East Timor – one of the world’s newest nations – is increasingly stable and ready to show daring travelers its tropical charms. Fiji’s up-market resorts, laid back outlook and staggering diving brings in the crowds, while yachting around the islands of Tonga and Samoa bring you face to face with tribal cultures and blasting cliff-side blowholes. For all the vibrant mix of culture, however, it’s the crystal seas and sublime beaches that you’ll never forget, and they really are peerless

Grand Bahamas

island of Grand Bahamas, the most important place to see has to be the amazing Lucayan National Park. With the world’s longest underwater cave system, this park is a treat for kids and grownups alike. Also worth visiting here is the International Bazaar and the Port Lucaya Marketplace and Marina for some good shopping. The Peterson Cay National Park on the island’s southern shores is a great place for a family picnic.
While in the Bahamas, a visit to the island of Biminis is a must as Earnest Hemmingway used to live here. Have a drink at the famous Compleat Angler Hotel and Bar, and don’t forget to try your luck at fishing. The sports fishing here is among the best on the planet, with many big game fisherman coming here to try and catch a bite.
For a more quiet vacation visit Long Island, one of the most scenic islands in the Bahamas, or take a trip to Andros Island with its huge mangrove wetlands and many bird watching opportunities.

Most Popular of Caribbean

Caribbean has been a known travel destination for rich and famous. Tropical forests, exotic wildlife, verdant plantations, hypnotic rhythms, delicious cuisines and a plethora of activities, all make the Caribbean - the ultimate vacation paradise. And this is just the beginning. Whether you are traveling here with your family or on a romantic getaway, the Caribbean is the place to be. From luxurious private resort islands to deluxe resorts, you can find every kind of accommodation out here including budget and backpacker hotels. Enjoy a wealth of activities as well from sailing and scuba diving to windsurfing and so much more. Arguably one of the most popular tourist destinations on the entire planet, the Caribbean is located in a unique part of the world where the shallow waters surrounding the islands make for some of the most scenic dives in the world, as well as providing swimmers, snorkelers, and surfers the opportunity to enjoy their own unique little slice of paradise. And if being pampered beyond your wildest imaginations proves to be your ultimate dream, there are plenty of resorts on all of the islands that cater to every range of traveler, from the budget seeker to the luxury suite user who isn’t afraid to blow a few thousand on a single night’s stay.

Morbihan&Rung Samloem

Koh Rung Samloem is the nicest island within daytrip distance, taking about 2 hours one way. It harbors a small fishing village, three major beaches and several minor beaches almost entirely uninhabited, including some very nice, sheltered beaches on the north side near Koh Kon. Rocky reefs around both islands host a variety of marine life in both shallow waters and at depths up to 18 meters. Like all of the nearby islands, the best diving and visibility is on the west side. Species sightings include cobia, puffer fish, moray eels, octopus, rays, crabs, nudibranch, cuttlefish, scorpion fish, lion fish, barracuda, yellow goatfish, parrotfish and more. The Golfe du Morbihan (Gulf of Morbihan) of the Kerguelen islands forms deep and broad notch in the central section of principal island of the Kerguelen Islands, Grande Terre. It is a relatively protected maritime space constituting a natural shelter for the ships and on the banks of which were established the stations of Port-Jeanne-d'Arc and Port-aux-Français. The gulf of Morbihan is strewn with many islands and islets. It was thus so called by Raymond Rallier du Baty at the time of its forwardings of the beginning of the 20th century,

Marianne Island

Marianne Island is a small (238 acres) granitic island of the Seychelles. It is located 3.8 km ESE of Félecité Island. The island was a former coconut plantation, and on the western side of the island is a long beach. The southern tip of Marianne is known as a world-class diving location. The tallest peak on the island is Estel Hill at 130 meters. Presently, Marianne Island is uninhabited but is routinely visited by tourists and boaters. For much of the 19th and 20th century, farming and copra production took place on Marianne. There was a former settlement called La Cour, and in 1940 the island had 60 inhabitants. There are a few species of gecko on Marianne, including the La Digue day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis) and Phelsuma astriata semicarinata. Reportedly, the rare Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher {Terpsiphone corvina) is occasionally spotted on the island.. Also, it was once home to the extinct Seychelles Chestnut-sided White-eye. Felicite Island is a small heavy forested granitic island 4 km east of La Digue in the Seychelles. It is 2.68 km² and today is a resort that can handle up to 20 guests. The highest point on the island is 213 meters

French Southern

French Southern and Antarctic Lands (French: Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, abbreviated TAAF), full name Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (French: Territoire des Terres australes et antarctiques françaises), consist of: a group of volcanic islands in the southern Indian Ocean, southeast of Africa, approximately equidistant between Africa, Antarctica and Australia; Adélie Land, the French claim on the Antarctica continent; the Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean. The territory is also often called the French Southern Lands (French: Terres australes françaises) or French Southern Territories, which excludes Adélie Land where French sovereignty is not recognized internationally. The lands are not connected to France Antarctique, a former French colony in Brazil. The territory has no permanent population; the population consists of military personnel, civilian officials, scientific researchers and support staff.

Mont Ross is a stratovolcano, the highest mountain in the Kerguelen Islands at 1,840 m. It is located in the Massif Gallieni range, at the end of the Gallieni peninsula on the main island of Grande Terre. The volcano is composed primarily of trachybasalt and was active during the late Pleistocene.