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The world's 50 best beaches revealed - as European location bags the top spot... and it's only four hours from the UK
Daily Mail
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April 30, 2025
1. Cala Goloritze, Italy 2. Entalula Beach, Philippines 3. Bang Bao Beach, Thailand 4. Fteri Beach, Greece 5. PK 9 Beach, French Polynesia 6. Canto de la Playa, Dominican Republic 7. Anse Source D'Argent, Seychelles 8. Nosy Iranja, Madagascar 9....
MSC Develops First Ever All-Luxury Island, Little Ocean Cay
Live and Let's Fly - California
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April 27, 2025
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Best friends won £168,000 on the lottery after reading about it in their horoscopes
Metro
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July 17, 2025
Becky Witt. 36 (left) and Carly Wiggett, 35, (right)won the EuroMillions together in 2013 (Picture: Steve Finn Photography) It was all thanks to a little help from a horoscope that meant best friends Carly Wiggett and Becky Witt won £168,000 each...
France Surges towards rugby supremacy: Record-breaking Six Nations lays down gauntlet for Springboks
IOL
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France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances. The...
I'm a boomer who didn't want to return to the corporate world after sailing the Pacific and traveling in an RV. Freelancing was the answer.
Business Insider
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April 27, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 62-year-old freelancer Melissa Harlow. It's been edited for length and clarity. Before I freelanced, I was the manager of the home caregiver department at our local trauma center and medical...
Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists
Gadgets 360
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February 3, 2025
Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing adverse effects on their health due to frequent exposure to low-quality food scraps from tourists. Reports indicate that these sharks, commonly found in the waters around Mo'orea, are being...
The digital nomads and wealthy retirees moving to super-luxe residential megayachts for a neverending cruise
AOL
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In 2019, the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan created Comedian, a series of three identical pieces, each consisting of a fresh banana diagonally duct-taped to a wall. One is at the Guggenheim. Another was devoured by cryptocurrency platform...
Some Sharks Bite Humans as a Form of Self-Defense
Discover Magazine
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Instead of targeted, aggressive attacks, sharks may bite humans out of self-defense. Within the media, sharks are often seen as bloodthirsty predators. However, shark attacks are rare and, for the most part, not fatal. Researchers explain how...
Scientists issue 'do not' warning as they reveal what you should do in a shark attack
Manchester Evening News
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April 25, 2025
Shark attacks are far more rare – and less deadly – than blood-soaked blockbusters like Jaws would have us believe. Research shows that only 100 or so shark attacks happen every year, and just 10 per cent are fatal. Scientists have even worked out...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Dec. 13-19, 2024
Pacific Islands Report
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December 20, 2024
Editor’s Note: The Pacific Islands Report team extends warm holiday wishes to all readers. We will take a break for the holiday season and resume publication the week of January 6, 2025. Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security...
9 Summer Ecotourism Destinations And Activities
Forbes
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Ecotourism helps protect the environment in many ways. Costa Elena Ecotourism, a form of responsible travel to natural areas that focuses on environmental conservation, is growing by leaps and bounds. The global ecotourism market is expected to...
Some sharks could bite humans as a form of self-defence
Scimex Newsfeed
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April 25, 2025
Funder: The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article. This study benefitted from the funding of the French Government ANR-21-CE03-0004. APCs for the article were paid thanks to the...
Italian island with perfect ‘little Tahiti’ beach gets new direct UK route
Metro
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April 25, 2025
Olbia is located on the Northern coast of Sardinia (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) With white sandy beaches, ancient ruins, a quaint town square filled with cafes and restaurants, and easy access to the popular Costa Smeralda, Olbia has...
Scientists reveal how to avoid a shark attack - and their method is surprisingly simple
Daily Mail
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April 25, 2025
Since the release of Jaws in 1975, many people have been absolutely terrified of sharks. Now, scientists have worked out the main reason behind some of their attacks. And their discovery could prove valuable advice for anyone thinking of getting...
French Polynesia: Elevated dengue fever activity reported in multiple areas, especially Tahiti, in December /update 1
Crisis24
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Activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Confederacion de Nacionalidades Indigenas del Ecuador, CONAIE), plan to stage demonstrations in Quito and Guayaquil on Dec. 23....
French Maritime Strategy – Carrier-Led and Indo-Pacific Focused
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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April 23, 2025
NATO Naval Power Week By David Scott French maritime strategy has been on full public display with the deployment of the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) from November 2024 to April 2025, carrying out an extended deployment across the...
In Pacific island countries, Trump should pursue embassy transformation
The Strategist
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January 27, 2025
The Biden administration struggled with adequately advancing US national security and foreign policy interests in the Pacific islands. The problem was that the White House failed to select the right business concept to pursue. What is needed is...
Liquid Courage: Staring Down Sharks in the South Pacific
Cruising World
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April 23, 2025
Up close swimming alongside a blacktip reef shark in South Pacific shallows. fly_and_dive/stock.adobe.com The outgoing tide shot us through the narrow pass at 10 knots, spitting our C&C 43 into the beatific blue of the South Pacific. We’d just...
Virtuoso’s Growing Hotels and Resorts Portfolio Features Exclusive Properties, In-demand Villas and VIP Amenities
Hospitality Net
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April 23, 2025
LONDON - Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, expanded its worldwide offerings for discerning travellers by welcoming over 100 hotels and resorts into its preferred partner portfolio over the past...
France’s imperialist legacy casts dark shadow over its modern image
AzerNews
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March 11, 2025
Progress often lies in breaking free from destructive traditions and ingrained habits. At the very least, distancing oneself from such relics is a path to escape disastrous outcomes. While colonialism, exploitation, and imperialism are often...