An outstanding memory from our trip to Australia was the view from the deck of our cruise ship, the Coral Princess, as she sailed south down the edge of the outer Great Barrier Reef with a line of white surf stretching in either direction as far as the eye could see, where the deep ocean waters break on the continental shelf.

Every now and again the surface was broken by a flying fish skittering across the waves.

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The stunning Las Islas Cies in Galicia is an uninhabited and pristine national park with loads of wildlife and a perfect crescent of soft pale sand, backed by small dunes sheltering a calm lagoon of crystal-clear (but freezing) sea.

The water is turquoise and the sand fine and white.

The only place to stay on the island is an idyllic campsite shaded by pine trees. It has a decent shop, bar and cafe and, this being Spain, even a proper restaurant that serves great seafood.

The park is open to the public only in summer.

00 34 986 43 83 58, campingislascies.com, open Easter week and June to September.

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Mizen Head is west of Schull and is Ireland’s most south-westerly point. To reach the visitor centre (built in 1905) walk over the chasm on the famous arched bridge.

There are plenty of boat trips ranging from a 10 minute one from Baltimore to Sheare Island, or a two and a half hour one out to the Fastnet Lighthouse. Nine miles out in the Atlantic, this lonely outpost has warned approaching shipping for over a hundred years but since 1989 is fully automatic.

From Schull, travel west down the bog road which takes you to Mizen Head.

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The most relaxing beach in north Goa. Turtles use this beach to lay their eggs so the beach is a protected area and hawkers aren't allowed there (to constantly wave bits of tat in your face like they do at other beaches). There are about three cafes and then a huge expanse of untamed coast - if you're lucky you can walk for half an hour without seeing another soul. You'll need scooters or a car to get to the beach as it's quite out of the way.

If you're coming from the Anjuna area, head for Siolim, take the bridge across the river, then head for the coast.

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Because it's totally buzzing at this time of year (August) and a really fun place to be (and cooler with the sea breeze). But even in the winter it's great to have a 'blustery' walk along the front, certainly blows away those cobwebs!

Southsea seafront, Portsmouth

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Day charter from Ibiza or Formentera on a private and fully licensed sailing yacht with a maximum of 10 guests. You even get to sail the yacht yourself if you want. Buffet lunch included with wine, beer & soft drinks.

tel: Jenny & Phil on 636 003 860

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Phi Phi is an island that has everything and it can be covered in a day, but to appreciate its treasures you will need longer. It offers great fishing and secluded beaches, and accommodation ranges from beach huts to air conditioned rooms. Traditional thai massage, snorkelling and diving all have to be tried. The island is bliss and I wish I was there. Be sure to seek out tourist info before you leave. You can even arrange for a guide to wait for you upon arrival. Thailand has so much to offer.

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Get a boat from central Stockholm out to the island of Vaxholm (about an hour away). Vaxholm has cafés, shops, and an old fort museum that you can go and visit. It's a great day trip for a sunny day. You get to see a lot of Stockholm from the water on your way out.
Waxholmsbolaget also runs boats to loads of other islands - their website has good English pages telling you about them.

The ferries go from Stromkajen near the Grand Hotel. Look for the Waxholmsbolaget sign.
www.vaxholm.se/turism/eng/index.asp
www.waxholmsbolaget.se/

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Charter a boat out of Santa Eulalia for a day and visit the island of Tagomago for the best scuba and shallow diving. Tagomago also has some nice little beaches for the nudists among you.

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Located on the opposite side of the island to San Antonio, Benirras Beach is a great little hangout with a couple of restaurants, a good little ramshackle beach bar and a friendly atmosphere.

On Sunday evenings the place comes alive as all manner of old school hippies, and trustafarians appear out of nowhere. There's beer drinking, drumming and dancing as the sun sets on the horizon.

This is a world away from the San Antonio I experienced on an 18-30's holiday 10 years ago.

And if you're into a bit of stretching, I recommend you check out Ibiza Yoga - totally idyllic and not 'too purist' ;-)

www.ibizayoga.com/;
www.ibiza-spotlight.com/beach/benirras_i.htm

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Just across the bay in Chiba this Holy Mountain is crowned by a 1,000-year-old temple and the largest Buddha in Japan. And it's relatively undiscovered, meaning it's crowd free for now.

Check out this for more details - written by myself I should add.
metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/recent/travel.asp

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