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Explore the Hidden Gem in Espiritu Santo with Snorkeling Tours

If you are a sailing enthusiast and love snorkeling, you must visit Espiritu Santo Island and book Espiritu Santo snorkeling tour packages. You can plan the tour on a luxurious yacht and charter. The reputed tour company plans the best itinerary and ensures you and your loved ones have a wonderful experience

Baja Espiritu Santo is providing the best high quality facilities and service with experience workers to explore, So you can start your adventure with us if you are belong to the United States (USA) because we are very specialize for (US) citizen

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Espiritu Santo Island Tours: The Journey of Vacation

If you are looking for a place to vacation from Canada to another country that is covered by mountains and beaches, then you should consider Espiritu Santo Island for tours, it is located in La Paz, Mexico.

Our activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving, beach combing, and strolling remote beaches. Our company is popular for offering dreamy vacations. Book Espiritu Santo island tours immediately to experience the best sailing thrills and fun. And create the best part of your life.

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Experience the Best of Vanuatu Diving with Allan Power Dive Tours

Vanuatu offers a world-class diving experience for ocean lovers and adventure seekers. Allan Power Dive Tours brings you the best Vanuatu diving journeys, taking you to extraordinary underwater sites filled with vibrant marine life, colourful corals, and historic wrecks. With over 35 years of experience, Allan Power Dive Tours knows Vanuatu’s waters like no other, making each dive safe, exciting, and unforgettable.

One of Vanuatu’s biggest diving attractions lies in the wreck of the SS President Coolidge, a stunning site steeped in history. This sunken World War II transport ship sits near Espiritu Santo, drawing divers from around the globe. Allan Power Dive Tours guides you through the depths of this legendary wreck, revealing fascinating artifacts and coral-encrusted rooms while offering insights into the ship’s history. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, Vanuatu diving offers something truly unique, and Allan Power Dive Tours ensures you make the most of it.

For travellers seeking value, a variety of Vanuatu holiday deals allow you to explore the beauty of Vanuatu both above and below the water. These deals, often crafted in collaboration with local resorts, provide you with all-inclusive packages that cover accommodation, meals, and dive tours, making your trip planning easy. Allan Power Dive Tours partners with trusted accommodations, ensuring you enjoy a seamless experience from the moment you arrive.

When not diving, relax on Vanuatu’s pristine beaches, explore lush rainforests, or visit nearby cultural sites that capture the spirit of the islands. With the perfect mix of adventure and leisure, Vanuatu holiday deals let you discover this tropical paradise at a relaxed pace. You’ll find plenty of time to soak up the island vibes and savour the local cuisine after a day of exhilarating dives.

Book your next adventure with Allan Power Dive Tours to experience the magic of Vanuatu diving. Each dive will leave you with unforgettable memories, vivid stories, and a deeper connection to the underwater world.

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Two worlds 2 hidden islands

A trip to the east end of the island rewards visitors with unspoiled, quiet beaches a thick, forested interior and plenty of pristine spots to explore beneath the water's surface.Ĭozumel sits along the Mesoamerican Reef System, which runs 175 miles from the Gulf of Mexico down to Honduras. Rent a scooter for the day to take a trip to the more remote corners of the island. In fact, the port area where ships dock is a frenetic hotbed of activity, from restaurants and shopping to boisterous beaches.īut more than just a one-day stopover for cruisers, there is so much more to explore away from the main drag. Wreathed in shimmering, crystal-clear water and powder-soft sand, Cozumel has been a major attraction for honeymooners and scuba divers for decades. Just off the coast of bustling Playa del Carmen is one of Mexico's greatest Caribbean escapes: the island of Cozumel. Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues. But did you know that the country's coastline is peppered with so many other islands? Both the east and west coast, as well as the Sea of Cortez and Gulf of Mexico have island escapes that are waiting to be discovered.įrom the Caribbean paradise of Isla Holbox, to the rugged desert experience on Espiritu Santo, and the remote marine treasure trove of Socorro Island, Mexico has quite a few island adventures that are ripe for the taking.įor ideas and inspiration on the top places to visit, read our list of the best islands in Mexico. Most visitors are well-versed in Cozumel, one of Mexico's largest cruise ports and a top destination for diving and romance. But while most of its idyllic vistas ring the coast of the mainland, Mexico has quite a few islands, as well, which offer a different vantage point from which to enjoy the country. It is, without a doubt, a beach lover's paradise. When it comes to the best beach destinations in the world, you'd have a tough time doing better than Mexico. We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

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                           Espíritu Santo island tours

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Swimming with whale sharks is an experience like no other. Often the adventure involves being out on a boat in rough seas though, far from shore, and the giant creatures may or may not be near the surface. It's much more pleasant in La Paz in Mexico, however, where they like to hang out in relatively shallow waters in a bay close to the city.

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the world and it's not just their size that is mesmerizing. The white spots on the body seem to glow when you are swimming up close to them as a diver or snorkeler and their mouths are simply huge. They're mysterious in many ways, swimming vast distances throughout the year to visit the best feeding grounds. They're not meat-eaters though like most other sharks. They feed on plankton, krill, and other small sea nutrients that flow into their big bocas.

The Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience

In some parts of the world you need to be a scuba diver to get close to whale sharks, but near La Paz you just strap on a snorkel after a 15-minute boat ride and hit the water with your guide when he or she spots one from the boat. And they're almost sure to spot one without much of a wait: the whale sharks here are sticking around a relatively small area where the buffet is especially good.

If this all sounds too good to be true, well there is a slight trade-off. A fully grown adult whale shark can reach 40 feet in length (12 meters) and weigh as much as 20 tons. The ones swimming around the Baja Peninsula are juveniles, however, usually three to five years old. They're more likely to be 12 to 20 feet long instead, so no fears here that you're going to encounter one with a mouth big enough for you to fit into whole! These kids have a long life in front of them: they'll likely live as long as you will or more, as in 70 to 100 years.

Even those these may be youngsters, they're still an amazing site to see and they will dwarf any other fish you've seen in the water while snorkeling. They're docile and not all that fast, however, so you can swim along beside one and look it in the eye. It probably won't seem to bothered, just like it's not too bothered by the sucker fish attached to its body here and there. Here's a video from the footage I took when we were whale shark snorkeling in La Paz:

After this great experience, you'll usually go see some sea lions on an island and possibly snorkel with them, but it's generally crowded and can be kind of a bust. (It's much better to do it off Isla Espiritu Santo national park on a separate tour.) Then you head to Balandra Bay, however, where you have lunch on a stunning beach.

Whale Sharks Swimming Regulations

I've done this tour twice now, first on my adventure tour through Baja Sur, then a second time a few months ago. The regulations were pretty solid the first time I went, but they've been tightened up more since.

First of all, the boats are only allowed in a certain part of the bay. The sharks get a quiet zone in the rest of the area where nobody can bother them. They're coming to this part by choice and can leave when the pesky humans start getting on their nerves. Here are the other regulations in place, enforced by a government ranger that boat captains have to check in with on the water:

- The season allowed to view the big fish is October through May.

- Only six people at a time max are allowed in the water, though the good companies keep it at four and alternate passengers.

- Snorkelers must stay 16 feet away from the head and 20 feet from the tail. No touching allowed!

- No flash photography

- The business owner, boat captain, and guide all have to have certificates of training completion

Booking a Whale Shark Tour

Since the regulations above have eliminated a lot of the bad actors operating in this space, it's harder to get onto a bad tour than it used to be. There are still reportedly 85 licensed operators in the La Paz area though, so that's a lot of boats still competing to take you out on this popular tour.

I don't feel really comfortable recommending specific local operators since they frequently change names and staffers with regularity, but if you book through a well-known adventure tour company that has been active in the area for a long time, with a good reputation, you're probably going to be fine. I've personally deal with Todos Santos Adventures, Baja Outdoor Activities (BOA), On Board Baja, and Sea Kayak Adventures. If you want some extra peace of mind, you'll have someone to complain to if you book through Viator.

As always, the best advice is to shop around and rely on personal recommendations. This is not an activity where you book the cheapest trip from some tout on the malecon to save five bucks. Go with a professional company that puts the well-being of the whale sharks as high as the well-being of their bank account and has a long-term vision. The trip cost rarely rises above $80 unless you're having a gourmet lunch or something extra is added on besides sea lions and the beach, so do it right and make this a special day.

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Travelmag – A taste of ‘real’ Mexico in Baja California Sur

Last February we headed south to La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California Sur. It is an authentically Mexican town on the Sea of Cortez. We needed of a good dose of warmth and sunshine to dispel endless weeks of winter on Canada’s west coast.

Seated at a local café, we savoured our first breakfast. We had a bird’s eye view of La Paz Bay and the fishing boats returning with their morning catch. Just across the street was the Malecōn. This wide waterfront promenade is the town’s showpiece. Tourists and locals alike come here for their morning exercise … some cycle, some walk or jog and some even roller blade or practice yoga. Tall palm trees provide shade to the benches where people sit and watch the world go by. The large, showy flowers of the hibiscus plant add splashes of colour to the walkway. Seagulls bob on the water or hover overhead. We loved to watch the pelicans, too. For hours at a time, these patient animals stood motionless on the rocks hoping for a fishy tidbit.

Having lingered long enough, it was time to stroll along the Malecōn. At regular intervals, there were small plazas, each characterized by a sculpture honoring marine life or someone associated with the sea. We particularly liked the graceful rendition of the Mermaid and Dolphin. Facing seaward was a statue of Jacques Cousteau, who called the Sea of Cortez the “world’s aquarium”. The Dove of Peace, locally known as the “Fat Pigeon”, commemorates the donation of Isla Espiritu Santo to the nation. And the Giant Clam evokes La Paz’s once-thriving pearl industry. As evening fell, this peaceful bay was bathed in sunset’s golden glow.

One day we visited the Museum of Anthropology. Our guide, Isaac, explained that eons ago, small groups of tall, dark-skinned nomads and hunters arrived in the Baja. These people lived in caves and created some of North America’s oldest cave paintings using red, black and white pigments, reproductions of which were on display. Over time they became a seafaring people. Eventually, disease wiped them out and by the late 18th century they had ceased to exist. Over the next 150 years the Spanish tried and failed to establish an outpost here until finally establishing a permanent settlement in 1811. For hundreds of years, native Mexicans dove for pearls. The industry became commercially viable in the mid 19th century when the Spanish exported large quantities to Europe. This resulted in over harvesting so that by the 1930s the natural oyster beds had declined never to fully recover.

A 30-minute drive brought us to Balandra Beach, a wetlands protected area. Actually it is several separate beaches surrounding a deep bay framed by a backdrop of low mountains. On its rocky cliff tops mighty native Cardon cacti stood guard. Most commercial activity is prohibited although there are a few palapas and the occasional vendor plying his wares. We followed Isaac to El Hongo, Balandra’s distinctive mushroom shaped rock. Almost everyone in our group posed for a photo at this defining landmark. En route, Isaac retrieved a sleepy sea cucumber hidden under a rock and later on pointed out three white ibis pecking at the sand in search of a tasty treat.

Another day we rented a car and drove to Todos Santos which lies almost directly on the Tropic of Cancer. A mission was first established here in 1723 and the town grew up around a natural palm oasis. From around 1850-1950, it became the sugar cane capital of the Baja and provided prosperity to the area. Today, this quaint colonial village attracts both artists and tourists. The six blocks that form the heart of Todos Santos are easily explored. On some streets, party flags fluttered. Artwork depicting faces from the Day of the Dead adorned another. While my husband rested in the shade, I discovered a charming cactus garden and a number of art galleries. The Hotel California was constructed in 1948 by a Chinese immigrant and was occupied by his large family for many years. Over time, it fell into neglect but in 2001 was renovated into an eclectic 11-suite hotel. It exudes an artsy vibe. We enjoyed a typical Mexican meal in the shady courtyard where the resident potter expertly molded many different objects.

Lastly we took a guided trip to the uninhabited Isla Espiritu Santo, a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Sea of Cortez. This archipelago, home to a great variety of flora and fauna, is the Galapagos of the Baja. Our diverse group of 12 retired Mexican nurses and six North Americans gathered dockside around 11 am. Before boarding the panga (a typical Mexican open fishing boat that has a shade canopy and an outboard motor), we all donned lifejackets. Straight away, the tequila appeared. These nurses were going to have a whale of a time. Shortly after the leaving the dock, we spied a trio of playful bottle nosed dolphins jumping for joy in the crystal clear waters. Black frigate birds hunting for prey circled the skies above us. This area is close to the San Andreas fault and experiences frequent earthquakes. Anira, our guide today, pointed out several distinguishing rock formations: El Diablo and “Donald Trump’s face”. In places the vertical cliffs resembled an intricate tapestry. Anira advised that crustaceans and fish of all colours and sizes as well as five species of turtles make this water home. Blue-footed boobies, black jackrabbits and ring-tailed cats are also inhabitants of these volcanic islands. Our captain steered past two small guano-covered islands before powering through a naturally-formed archway. As we passed through, Anira told everyone to make a wish and then look back. Amazingly, the sky resembled the shape of the Baja Peninsula.

We continued on to Los Islotes, a rocky outcrop at the northern tip of the islands, home to a breeding colony of over 650 sea lions. What a rowdy bunch! These hulking creatures have elongated front flippers, small ear flaps and communicate with loud, sharp barks. Some adults luxuriated in the sunshine while the youngsters frolicked playfully. Anira advised that the light brown sea lions were female, the dark brown ones male. The females can live up to 27 years and have just one baby every two years. The colony greeted about 180 new arrivals this past year. At birth the pups have no hands and must be taught how to swim. The males have a shorter life span (15-16 years) as they frequently engage in territorial fights, incur life-threatening bite markings and can have up to eight wives.

The chilly water temperature deterred our boatload of guests from snorkeling. Instead we headed directly to the white sandy beach at Ensenada Grande. The boat’s crew efficiently erected sunshades and a table. We were served a delicious lunch of ceviche with tostados, sandwiches, fresh fruit and cookies. It wasn’t long before our Mexican nursing friends brought out the beer. One lady entertained us all by singing and dancing with a bottle balanced on her head. Others paddled in the warm, shallow water where trumpet fish darted to and fro. We would treasure this wonderfully scenic day on the Sea of Cortez.

This low-key vacation gave us an opportunity to slow down and unwind. We returned to Vancouver much refreshed and ready for our next adventure.

Copyright © 2020 Lindsay Salt

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Top 5 best value dive destinations to book right now

Aching to book that next diving holiday but anxious about the Christmas budget? We’ve got you covered. Having scoured all the rate sheets for the South East Asia and South Pacific regions, we’ve put together the 5 Best Value Dive Trips to book right now.

Munda

At the eastern tip of the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine habitat on Earth, lies the Munda, in the Solomon Islands.

Credit: Gerald Rambert

With direct flights from Brisbane to Munda in the Solomon Islands’ Western Province, and a choice of budget accommodation at Agnes Gateway Hotel, Munda is one of the most affordable places to dive in the South Pacific, with packages starting at AU$1270 for diving and accommodation and a choice of over 50 dive sites to explore, including WWII wrecks, beautiful coral walls to drift along and mysterious caverns to explore.

Bali

If you haven’t dived the USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben Bay, you really need to add it to your dive bucket list – the biodiversity at this one dive site alone will have you strolling from nearby Tauch Terminal Resort four or five times a day, not to mention the other great coral and macro diving on Bali’s north east coast. A week’s diving and accommodation here will set you back around AU$1080.

If it’s big stuff you prefer, hop across the Lombok Strait to Nusa Lembongan to dive with Mantas and, perhaps the world’s weirdest marine mega-fauna; Mola Mola. A week at Lembongan’s Hai Tide Resort with 12 dives starts at AU$1760.

Vanuatu

Less than three hours flight from Australia’s east coast, Vanuatu boasts some of the Pacific’s most famous WWII wrecks including the SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point on the island of Espiritu Santo, and incredibly varied diving off the coast of the island nation’s Port Vila.

Diving in Vila ranges from the staghorn fields and anemone gardens of Hideaway Island to stunning dives such as the Semele Federesen wreck and the Cathedral sea cavern. And let’s not forget the beautiful swim throughs (and active volcano) on the island of Tanna. A week’s diving will set you back AU$1450 with Pacific Dive on Santo, AU$1150 with Volcano Divers on Tanna and AU$1920 at Hideaway Island in Vila.

Tioman

Malaysia’s Tioman Island sits inside a marine protected area and as such is home to some of the healthiest reefs in South China Sea, with a huge variety of reef fish, turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, as well as fantastic muck diving and even a wreck.

Credit: Heather Sutton

A week diving here with B&J Diving including 10 dives starts at AU$1700 – including road and ferry transfers from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur international airports.

North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi is a bit of a double whammy, its east coast famous for the macro wonders of the Lembeh Strait and west coast for the beautiful coral walls of Bunaken National Park (Manado) and pristine coral gardens of Bangka Island. Some dive resorts offer two-in-one and even three-in-one packages which allow divers to sample two or three of these North Sulawesi dive experiences, taking care of all transfers making the trips between locations seamless.

Thalassa Lembeh Resorts offer a 7-night, 12-dive stay at Manado for AU$1470, at Lembeh for AU$1820 or 5 nights at each with 18 dives for only AU$2450. Murex Resorts offer a 3-in-1 Passport to Paradise package, which includes diving in Bunaken, Bangka and Lembeh. Three nights at each resort, with 16 dives costs AU$2890.

*NB: All pricing based on per person twin share/double bookings, using exchange rates at time of publishing (29 Oct 2019). Terms and conditions apply. Additional costs maybe incurred such as marine park fees and nitrox. Airfares not included.

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A Guide to The Best Day Trips from Los Cabos

Situated at the end of the California Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is home to endless pristine shores, blue-water bays, year-round surf breaks and artful cultural attractions. Below is our list of the top five day trips to enjoy from San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. LOS CERRITOS - Situated north of Cabo San Lucas, just outside Todos Santos, on the Pacific Coast, Los Cerritos is a stunning expanse of pristine beach—a not to be missed Baja destination. A popular surf spot for everyone from the beginner to the advanced rider, Los Cerritos boasts a right-hand point wave, sandy bottom and a lively beach scene with a family-friend restaurant. Los Cerritos breaks all year, but is best on the north winter swells, which also bring the whales on their annual migration to the region. Go for the day and stay for the spectacular sunset over the Pacific. TODOS SANTOS - The secret may be out, but Todos Santos remains the quaint, historic, artists village it’s always been, located 45 miles north of Cabo San Lucas. Mission-style architecture lines the streets, which feature a vibrant mix of galleries, boutique hotels and authentic restaurants. The town also plays host to the annual 11-day Trópico de Cáncer Concert Series, featuring musical acts from around the world, and the week-long Todos Santos Art Festival, featuring everything from dance and theatrical performances to craft shows and food exhibitions.   LA PAZ  - The capital of Baja California Sur is situated on the Sea of Cortez, featuring spectacular crystal clear, azure waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling and exploring. Plan your day trip to swim beside the whale sharks, gentle giants that surface for microscopic plankton, or to explore Isla Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can snorkel with sea lions, hike the island trails and camp under the stars. No trip to La Paz would be complete without a stroll along the seafront Malecón promenade, featuring beachside parks, Mexican art installations, sidewalk cafes, restaurants and bars. THE EAST CAPE - For the more adventurous in spirit, the East Cape unfolds from San Jose del Cabo past endless unspoiled beaches and surf breaks along the Sea of Cortez. The remoteness of the area, which features spectacular private homes and destination restaurants, is part of its appeal. Veteran surfers may be tight lipped about their favorite spots, but among the more well-known is Shipwrecks, which is most popular in the summertime, when this point break offers experienced surfers south, southwest swells. Farther up the coast is Nine Palms, a 300-yard point wave perfect for all levels, surrounded by beautiful palm tree-lined hillsides. South swells are at their best April through October. LOS BARRILES - Along the East Cape between San Jose del Cabo and La Paz is the friendly, laid-back beachside community of Los Barriles. Windsurfers and kiteboarders from around the world flock to Los Barriles to fly their multi-colored parachutes and sales in the picturesque Las Palmas Bay when winds pick up between March and December. Also a deep sea fishing paradise, Los Barriles features numerous boutique hotels and beachside restaurants, making it the ideal day trip for water sport enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.     A Guide to The Best Day Trips from Los Cabos published first on https://real-estate-sg.weebly.com/

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Experience Island Hopping Adventure іn Vanuatu

Feeling іn thе mood fоr adventure іn a far away exotic place? Pеrhарѕ уоu seek a unique wау tо experience thе natural beauty іn Vanuatu, South Pacific? You'll fіnd ѕеvеrаl options tо help уоu enjoy thе splendor оf thіѕ archipelago. Hоwеvеr, fоr thе adventurous sort, island hopping іѕ thе best wау tо experience уоur Vanuatu holiday adventure.

What's island hopping, уоu ask? Simply рut, it's visiting оnе island, реrhарѕ staying thе night іn a hotel оr camped оn thе beach аnd thеn moving оn tо thе nеxt island. Thіѕ fоrm оf travel allows уоu tо enjoy еасh island аnd islet іn Vanuatu, оr аѕ mаnу аѕ уоu саn durіng уоur tіmе іn thе islands.

Adventurous Island Hopping

Island hopping іѕ реrhарѕ best suited fоr thоѕе wіth thе craving fоr adventure. Mаnу оf thе islands іn thе archipelago аrе uninhabited, уеt ѕtіll features thе swaying palm trees, verdant jungles аnd pristine white beaches оf thе оthеr islands. Island hopping саn help уоu enjoy аѕ mаnу оf thеѕе jewels аѕ possible. Explore thе jungles, enjoy thе beach, bath іn thе ocean оr rivers... It's thе life оf adventure уоu crave.

Onе оf thе best islands wіth whісh tо begin уоur island hopping adventure іѕ Espiritu Santo; you'll fіnd virgin forest, thе ruins оf WWII US troops, ѕuсh аѕ crashed planes аnd abandoned Quonset huts аnd mоrе.

Fоr thе vеrу adventurous, Ambrym island offers a wealth оf opportunity. Thіѕ volcanic island, home tо twо active volcanoes Benbow аnd Marum, hаѕ lоng bееn аn ideal place fоr a true adventure. Ambrym іѕ famous fоr sorcery аnd magic, wood carvings, аnd Rоm dances.

Malekula island іѕ аn incredible place tо explore. Thе customs оf оf thе islanders remain largely unchanged аnd it's a favored destination bу anthropologists аrоund thе world. Thе warm аnd welcoming tribes оf Malekula act аѕ guides fоr exploring thе island аnd tаkе great pride іn discussing thеіr culture аnd heritage.

Island Hopping fоr thе Couple

Arе уоu looking fоr a romantic getaway іn thе midst оf thе South Pacific? Island hopping саn gіvе уоu thаt, аѕ wеll. Island hopping fоr romance іѕ somewhat different thаn adventure hopping. Thе premise іѕ thе ѕаmе, hоwеvеr. Visit оnе оf thе uninhabited islands аnd pack a picnic lunch fоr thе beach; explore secluded lagoons аnd inlets, оr walk hаnd іn hаnd thrоugh coconut groves аnd thе water's edge. You'll fіnd nо mоrе romantic spot іn thе universe.

Hоw tо Dо It

Sо, you're sold оn thе idea оf island hopping, but аrе unsure оf hоw tо accomplish it? Yоu саn dо ѕо vеrу easily. Local charter aircraft саn рut уоu dоwn аlmоѕt аnуwhеrе. Alternatively, charter a sailboat аnd enjoy thе trip thаt muсh mоrе. Yоu саn easily cruise thе waters bеtwееn mаnу оf thе islands іn оnlу a fеw hours, giving уоu a broad range оf destinations еvеrу day. Fоr thе romantically minded, thеrе аrе charter cruises thаt wіll еvеn provide уоu wіth thе picnic lunch, аѕ wеll аѕ set уоu dоwn іn thе mоѕt secluded places possible.

You'll fіnd numerous islands tо visit іn thіѕ chain оf оvеr 80 islands іn Vanuatu. Thеrе аrе mаnу islets tо explore, whісh аrе just tiny spits оf land. If уоu want proximity tо thе city, visit thе main island оf Efate (home tо Port Vila), оr thе largest Espiritu Santo island (home tо Luganville). Mаnу оthеr islands hаvе towns аnd villages аrоund thеm аѕ wеll.

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Day trip in Espiritu Santo Island, Create Unforgettable Experience

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Stop looking for best company for day trip in Espiritu Santo Island direct join Baja Espiritu Santo Company. Especially if you are from United States (US) Citizen. Because we are one of the best travel service with safety and certified workers. Now you should take benefits of our reliable service to create unforgettable experience

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Dive into Paradise: Espiritu Santo Island Snorkeling Bliss Adventures

Prioritizing responsible tourism means that we minimize our impact on the environment while optimizing visitor satisfaction. Even in rough seas, the ship anchors inside Balandra Bay's outer fingers, giving access to the gorgeous outer beaches and all the amenities indicated.

Beyond sailing, guests are treated to fascinating Espiritu santo island with Snorkeling pristine waters. Encountering the island's colorful marine life—pleasant sea lions, colleges of tropical fish, majestic sea turtles, captivating mobula rays, and the enchanting attraction of dolphins frolicking within the azure embrace of the island. Espiritu Santo Island is filled with mountains and beaches, so don't waste time looking for a place to stay. Instead, join our team and explore the natural beauty of the area to experience the most blissful period of your life.

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Useful Island Hopping Ideas

To put it simply, it's visiting one island, possibly keeping the night time in a hotel or camped on the seaside and then moving on to the next island. This type of travel lets you enjoy each island and islet in Vanuatu, or as much as you can throughout your amount of time in the islands. Area clicking is perhaps most useful suited to those with the yearning for adventure. Lots of the islands in the archipelago are uninhabited, though characteristics the lapu lapu island hopping side trees, verdant jungles and excellent white shores of the other islands. Island hopping may help you appreciate as many of these diamonds as possible. Discover the woodlands, enjoy the beach, bath in the sea or rivers... Oahu is the life of experience you crave. One of the greatest islands with which to start your area jumping adventure is Espiritu Santo; you'll find virgin forest, the ruins of WWII US troops, such as for instance damaged planes and forgotten Quonset huts and more. For the very adventurous, Ambrym island provides a wealth of opportunity. This volcanic island, house to two productive volcanoes Benbow and Marum, has always been an ideal place for a real adventure. Ambrym is famous for sorcery and miraculous, timber carvings, and Rom dances. Malekula island is an incredible spot to explore. The traditions of of the islanders stay largely unchanged and it is a favored destination by anthropologists round the world. The hot and inviting tribes of Malekula become instructions for discovering the area and take great pleasure in discussing their culture and heritage. Are you buying a passionate escape in the middle of the South Pacific? Area jumping may give you that, as well. Area clicking for love is somewhat unique of adventure hopping. The premise is exactly the same, however. Visit one of many uninhabited islands and group a picnic lunch for the seaside; discover secluded lagoons and inlets, or walk turn in hand through grape groves and the water's edge. You'll find forget about romantic place in the universe. So, you're sold on the thought of area jumping, but are doubtful of how to accomplish it? You can do therefore very easily. Local charter plane may put you down very nearly anywhere. Alternatively, charter a sailboat and take pleasure in the trip that much more. It is simple to cruise the seas between lots of the islands in only some hours, providing you a wide array of places every day. For the romantically minded, you will find charter cruises which will also provide you with the picnic meal, as well as collection you down in probably the most secluded places possible. You will discover numerous islands to visit in this cycle of over 80 islands in Vanuatu. There are many islets to explore, which are simply small spits of land. If you would like area to the town, visit the main area of Efate (home to Slot Vila), or the largest Espiritu Santo island (home to Luganville). Many other islands have neighborhoods and villages around them as well. Whichever of the islands your pick to go to, you will see your Vanuatu area moving an incredible experience.

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Recommended Vanuatu Tourist Attractions with Fun and Activities

Sightseeing in Vanuatu will certainly grant a number of memorable minutes. It's an area which has little or whole lots of traits to offer. Once you go to the attractive island country, it's guaranteed that you are in the limit of adequate joy and also happiness.

Volcanic task, both earthbound and also sub-oceanic take a breath the life utilizing this archipelagic nation containing 83 islands, covering the entire of 1,300 km out of your 2 outermost islands, north to southern. Those 83 might quickly be come with by various other islands yet-to-sprout having a look at the continual volcanic upheavals. Without a doubt, earthquakes and also an intermittent spewing of scalding ash and lava from the principle island active volcano, Lopevi take place to be component of the citizens everyday staple. Others consist of Iririki Island, Erakor Island Hotel, Nirvana Resor as well as Poppys on the Lagoon.

Attractions in Vanuatu

Vanuatu Zoos, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums

Always preferred with the children, a getaway to the neighborhood zoo, wild animals park, ranch park or aquarium makes superb amusement for those the family members. Vanuatu's zoos, wild animals parks, pet sanctuaries, farm parks and aquariums are the location to discover a wide array of native and also foreign pets, birds and also wild animals. See crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies and also a whole lot more in Vanuatu zoos, wildlife parks and also aquariums.

Vanuatu Theme as well as Recreation Parks

There's hrs of entertainment for those the family members in Vanuatu's play grounds. Motif as well as recreation parks throughout the nation differ from action-packed adventure parks to a lot more stress-free hideaways, catering for every person and abilities. Take a look at options for instance adrenalin forests, theme park as well as gold mining experience parks.

Port-Vila

Port-Vila, resources of the independent island republic of Vanuatu, is located on the southwest coastline of the island of Efate and it's the country's economic as well as business centre. This quiet funding is placed within a beautiful natural harbour and also it's always been a port city. The Melanesian, described as ni-Vanuatu, have actually populated these islands for hundreds of years. The initial European to go to these islands was the Spanish navigator Fernandes de Quiros in 1606. The French explorer, Bougainville, showed up virtually 160 years later on and also in 1774 Captain James Cook charted all the islands and also called the island chain the New Hebrides. During WW2 the 250,000 American based in Vanuatu. The New Hebrides acquired self-reliance in 1980 and also was renamed Vanuatu. Free from high-rises, today's Port-Vila is a great mixture of cultures, mixing aspects of Melanesian, English, French and Chinese tastes.

Espiritu santo

Espiritu Santo, by having a location of 4,150 sq km, is the biggest island in the archipelago of Vanuatu. Nested in the Pacific, its natural appeal attracts several tourists. Santo is actually a mountainous area as well as hosts Vanuatu's highest possible top Mount Tabwemasana. It showcases a damp, exotic environment, having a temperature level ranging between 16 ° C as well as 33 ° C, and variable rains. Occasionally, it receives ashfall from the Ambrym volcano situated to the southeast. The plants below's diverse and also can be split into 5 types rainforest, moss woodland, high grasslands, reduced meadows, as well as shore plants.

Fun as well as Activities in Vanuatu Vacation

Vanuatu Adventure

Choose from 4WD off-roading, bungy jumping, white water sporting activities, caving, canyoning, diving, snorkelling, gliding, paragliding, horse-riding, skiing, hunting, jet-boating, mountaineering, skydiving as well as more.

Vanuatu Attraction as well as Activity Passes

Discover just how to maximise your spending plan during vacation in Vanuatu with an option of discount rate vouchers, passes, accommodation and also task bundles offered by leading backpacker as well as price cut vacation specialists. Pointers about planning a travel plan for brief or long holidays could likewise be available.

Vanuatu Watercrafts, Cruising and Charters

You're spoilt for choice with sea, lake and river cruise ships as well as charters readily available throughout Vanuatu for every single type of boats, spending plans and also sailors. Including top-end skippered high-end cruises to fishing charters in a number of the world's best angling spots, plus sailing colleges in order to help you obtain started.

Vanuatu Day Spas, Health as well as Beauty

Relax and also rejuvenate at one of the several medical spas, springtimes and also health spa throughout Vanuatu. Massages, scrubs, wraps, facials, appeal treatments as well as leisure treatments could be found with or without accommodation in thermal reserves, natural springs or hotels a lengthy method far away from anyone as well as anywhere.

Vanuatu Entertainment

Your finest guide on where to go (and when) for the very best amusement Vanuatu has for grownups as well as youngsters. Discover regarding the country's top online casinos, pc gaming as well as racing places, films and also theater, music events, children's tasks, swimming pools and also a nightlife including clubs, clubs and also restaurants.

Vanuatu Events, Festivals and also Shows

Vanuatu includes a vibrant occasions and celebration scene, that is active throughout the year. Discover what gets on your check out - you might locate you can enjoy an air series, film or songs event, cabaret or theatre days, seasonal circus, dance, wine, food, blossoms or sporting activities festivals.

Vanuatu Skiing and also Snowboarding

Vanuatu ski fields offer skiers and also snowboards a number of the very best snow activity on the planet having a ski season that lasts from June to late October. Embed in incredible surroundings, ski fields and ski surfaces provide downhill, cross-country, stunt and also sporting activities winter sports and also snowboarding tasks for every person, abilities as well as experience.

Vanuatu Browsing as well as Aquatic sports

With over several hundreds of miles of coast in simple reach, it's not unexpected that Pacific Islandsns like water sports such as searching, cruising, rafting, kayaking as well as jetskiing. You additionally can find any kind of excuse to get included with and also onto the water with surf colleges, marine sports centres as well as water-based tasks concurred to visitors throughout the country.

Vanuatu Family Fun and Activities

Searching for some great ways to captivate the kids? Find out a lot more concerning going to a chocolate factory, pet park, zoo or butterfly house as well as what to do for family friendly quad cycling, horse-trekking, paintball, railways, cruising charters, whitewater rafting, gold-panning, tenpin bowling.

Tourists are bountiful in the island from July to December, while January to June are thought off-peak months. Throughout this time, trip tickets are normally on sale and also holiday accommodations in the island have actually grown to be a lot more affordable. The coastlines are the most typical locations in this number of islands as well as every shoreline showcases a fantastic sight of the sea. Summer season sports for instance coastline volley ball are pleasurable to engage in during the evening and in the evening the coastlines are become hot party venues.

When preparing a journey to Vanuatu, it is necessary to guarantee that you and also your buddies are risk-free from typical conditions like hepatitis An and B as well as typhoid high temperature, which can be spoken to while on the island. It is advised that you get vaccinated prior to going on the trip. Other than in Port Vila, jungle fever could be prevalent in some areas of Vanuatu. Better secure insect repellants and also do various other safety measures before checking out outside the capital.

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5 Best Travel Itineraries In Brazil for your Next Trip!

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5 Best Travel Itineraries In Brazil for your Next Trip!

Brazil is my favorite country out of all the countries I’ve been in the world. Possibilities of itineraries are endless, as immense as Brazil is. If you’re looking to get the most out of a first visit of a week or two, I usually recommend to stick to the basics and travel around the state of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro has so much to offer and usually represents the image of what Brazil is like for foreigners. But Brazil is very different in other states, this is why most first time visitors usually reference Rio as their favorite destination, as exotic as it is! Here is a list of my favorite ones.

Itinerary one: Round tour around Rio de Janeiro State

Start and finish in Rio.  Rio deserves at least 3 to 4 days on it’s own, having so much to offer. I always recommend staying around the beach area, in Ipanema or Copacabana, I personally prefer straight in the middle, in Arpoador, where you get best of both worlds. Party in Lapa is a must, diner in Santa Teresa neighborhood, enjoy live samba shows is always on my list every time I come, and if I can catch a bossa nova show, I try to make it (there is a great one at Praia Vermelha every Friday). Moving on, enjoy some beach time in Paraty about 3 hours away by local bus. From there, it’s an easy ride to the city of Ilha Grande where monkey hang around trees and sipping coconuts on a hammock is a local favorite. I then recommend a little bit of mountains around Petropolis, the only imperial city of the Americas. It has great waterfalls and jungle like sceneries. Then its time for Buzios, about 3 hours north of Rio, a city was that mostly built by Argentinians, hence the style and luxury feel of the city! It’s a party place, to try to make it through the night. A bit more time I would include Minas Gerais, but that state is so big I would reservist it for a trip on it’s own!

Itinerary two: The North

I love the north of Brazil, like most people who love beaches will too. I usually recommend to people to travel from Salvador all the way up to Fortaleza, hitting on the way cities of Aracaju, Recife, Maceio, Juao Pessoa, Natal and Fortaleza, reaching on the way Jericoacoara for an incredible experience! For those pushing a little further with more time, I highly recommend reaching Sao Luis to see my favorite natural wonder of Brazil (and probably in the world), the Lencois Maranhenses. Do not miss the flyover in a little plane, the views are just priceless!

Itinerary three: The South

Some people on a south American tour will prefer to go south from Rio de Janeiro, and that makes sense, as it is a great way to connect with the other great destination for every backpackers in South America: Buenos Aires. Some will hit Sao Paulo on the way, but I personally don’t like it. I think tis overpriced and there’s nothing to see. Paulistas are very friendly though so if you happen to stay there a couple days, try the bohemian neighborhood of Vila Magdalena, it’s a favorite.

On the way down, I recommend stopping in Curitiba, its people are actually descendants of Ukrainians and Polish, so people get blonder and whiter skinned. The other must stop is Florianopolis in Santa Catarina, a great little surfing spot. From there, Porto Alegre, the German city, is a nice spot too on your way to Uruguay.

Itinerary Four: Other Destinations and off the beaten track

Other destinations of choice include Minas Gerais, as a whole. I travelled with a rented car from Rio, up to Minas Gerais with its beautiful colonial towns, all the way up to Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s 5th biggest city. Then on the way back to Rio I crossed through the state of Espiritu Santo and reached its capital, Vitoria. Vitoria is definitely one of my “must go back” cities, a kind of miniature Rio de Janeiro with less tourist. From there, going back to Rio through the coast, with a nice stop to Buzios.

For those more adventurous, Going up the amazon from Belem to Manaus is a great experience. I definitely recommend doing it the “local” way… By hopping on a local slow boat and do the expedition 5 days upstream the amazon (or 5 days down stream from Manaus to Belem). I actually planned it so I arrived exactly on time for Parantins Carnival, known as the second biggest carnival after Rio, on an island half way between Manaus and Belem. That was in itself worth the trip, and turned out to be my favorite experience ever lived in Brazil. From Manaus, I travelled through Roraima and crossed into Venezuela, but I wouldn’t recommend it nowadays, with the crisis that is going on there.

Other essentials include travelling around Bahia and Visiting the Iguacu Falls.

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Saturday, December 31, 2016 – La Paz Rest Day

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Nathan was super nice and got Rebekah a boat trip to the Isla Espiritu Santo for Christmas. She enjoyed the trip, although would've chosen a different tour company if going again (Club Cantamar did just the basics, while the recommended tours were all full, apparently the company Espiritu is quite good). She snorkelled with seal lions (one swam over her shoulder and touched its nose to her goggles), enjoyed the abundant fish life and the interesting geology of the islands. At the end of the day she got to see manta rays learning to fly.

Nathan's day was quiet, as he chatted with our friends about plans for the evening. We met up with Brent, and wandered around the city. Our first surprise came on the Malecon where we found a group of Hasidic Jews celebrating the 8th night of Hannukah with a giant menora. One had a shirt that said “Hasid and Hipster aren't that far apart.” After watching the singing and dancing, we turned into the main part of downtown (el centro). It was (almost) completely deserted. We were so confused. A few bars were open, but not many. Where was everyone?

Our first answer came when we walked past the cathedral: it was packed with people. We eventually returned to the bar with good nachos (we were the only ones there), where the owner told us that it would be wild there around 1am – most people spend the first part of New Year's eve with their familiy, and then party after 1am. Very different than the North American style!

Just before midnight we headed back to the water, and ended up finding a live band playing for a local restaurant. Their energy was contagious, and we had a great dance party on the malecon. We even found Aidan and Natalie – cycle tourists on a tandem who we'd first met way back at Oceano campground – who were staying at the same warmshowers place as Brent and they joined in the dance party. It was a great way to dance into 2017.