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Where in the World to Go?

netbros — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:13:33 -0800

What is the most beautiful place on Earth? I'd like to make plans to go there. I understand the answers will be subjective and partial. Let's assume cost and time are not factors. What are your reasons for your choice? If possible, please provide links to assist with research. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Searching for Paradise

Cranky Media Guy — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:51:54 -0800

How can I find out which states have towns or cities named Paradise? Also, it would be helpful if the database or whatever I was directed to had demographic information about the towns/cities, like population size, average income, local industries, etc. Thanks for your help.

Help me find an island paradise.

jedrek — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:37:27 -0800

IslandParadiseFilter: Help me find a dream island getaway vacation spot. For quite a few years now, I've fantasized about visiting some 'island getaway', living in a bungalow on the beach for a month. Not really doing much more than swimming, laying around, eating seafood and working on some personal projects. I've become a bit spoiled by the creature comforts of civilzation, and am not at all interested in 'roughing it' a la The Beach.

So I guess my requirements would be:
* island
* sandy beaches
* warm water
* seafood
* decent internet connection - i'm not looking to download movies, but i'd like to be able to be online for an hour or two/day
* wildlife on the island would be nice, I'm keen on photographing birds and all sorts of wildlife

I know this won't be cheap - I'm looking to spend $6-12k, so I guess that would be my price range. I'd prefer not to go to Hawaii - Poland is not on the USA's visa voucher program, and it's pretty much clear on the other end of the world.

Pretty much, I want to rest and relax, not party or go crazy. Some activites would be nice (always wanted to try parasailing) but it won't be a deal breaker - peace and quiet are.