Tuesday, March 20, 2012

10 islands are beautiful and relaxing without a car

car-free islands could be the perfect holiday destination, and offers a relaxed atmosphere. explore these islands can be on foot or by bicycle. But, with more than 500 million cars in the world, to find an island free of cars become increasingly difficult task. The next island in this list should be "relaxed" (this does not include Venice) and has at least a small population and few facilities (not including all the islands are uninhabited).
And the islands are:

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10.Little Corn Island Nicaragua
Little Corn Island is located about 70 km east off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. The island was originally colonized by the British, and most of these islands have more in common culturally with English speakers and larger than those in the land of Nicaragua. This island has no roads and motor vehicles, the only option to get around the island on foot. Coral reefs in the vicinity makes it a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.
9.Rottnest Island Australia
Rottnest Island lies off the coast of Western Australia near the town of Perth. The island was inhabited by Aboriginal people from around 30,000 years ago, until rising sea levels separated the island from the mainland. When the Netherlands to explore the island in the 17th century the island was uninhabited. Now, this island is a popular tourist destination. Activities to do include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, diving and cycling. Cars are not allowed even though there are several bus tours that visit there.

8.Kadavu Fiji
Kadavu is the fourth largest island in Fiji and has about 10,000 residents. Kadavu few natural resources, including forests and waterfalls mountains, the bay bounded by coral reefs and mangrove forests that provide habitat for wildlife and a variety of birds, including the Kadavu parrot. Untouched natural island and this makes it suitable for the purpose of life who want a secluded holiday. There are very few roads on Kadavu and the main transport used was a taxi and ferry boat.
7. Hydra Greece
Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands in Greece. The island is deservedly one of the most popular travel destinations of Athens. Hydra has a beautiful harbor location at the port in, with whitewashed houses in the hills on either side of the blue sea. Motorized transport is prohibited on Hydra. The city center is small enough to get around on foot while the donkeys, bicycles, and water taxis provide public transport throughout the island.
6. Lamu Island Kenya
Lamu Island Lamu Island is part of Kenya. Lamu Old Town, the main town on the island, is one of the oldest and best settlement in East Africa. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town features an inner courtyard, porch, and a carved wooden doors. There are no roads on the island, only alleys and walkways, and therefore, there are few cars on the island. Residents move on foot or by boat, and donkeys used to transport goods.
5. Caye Caulker Belize
Caye Caulker is a small coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea and is accessible by high speed water taxi or small plane. In recent years the island has become a popular destination for backpackers and other tourists to travel cheaply, relaxed atmosphere, and has many restaurants and bars. The main transportation in the island's only run. Pathways which will be accessible well described, and to traverse the island takes about 20 minutes. Bicycles and golf carts can also be rented.
4. Malaysia stops Islands
Rest islands located off the northeast coast of Malaysia is not far from the border with Thailand. Stations of the two main islands are the Great ("Big Rest") and stop Small ("Small Station"). Both islands have white sandy palm fringed beaches and turquoise blue sea. Scuba-diving, snorkeling, and swimming are the most popular tourist activities here. At most beaches, shallow water with many rays, squid and parrot. Besides walking, the only means of transport are water taxis.
3. La Digue Seychelles
La Digue is one of the smaller islands of the Seychelles. It has a population of about 2,000 people, most of whom live on the west coast village of La Passe, which is connected by ferry to the island of Praslin and Mahé. The most frequent way to get around the island is by bicycle.
2. Indonesia Gili Islands
The most popular tourist destination in Lombok, Gili Islands is a small archipelago of three islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. The islands are very relaxed and casual, with beachside cafes countless and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace there. Bikes available for hire and the main line is good enough to pass, at least in Gili Trawangan.
1. Ko Phi Phi Thailand
Ko Phi Phi is a small island in Krabi province in southern Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest of the islands there, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, while Ko Phi Phi Leh, were very popular as a beach or diving. No cars or motorbikes on the island so transportation on the island is mostly walking kaki.Perahu Longtail for rent that will take you to the beach on the island that can not be reached on foot.
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