Tag: island
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Sipan
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Once part of the Republic of Ragusa, Sipan is the biggest island of Elaaphiti group and has two small settlements. Wealthy Ragusa families built their summer palaces and villas on this island. Its history dates at least from the 1370s when the island’s name was first mentioned in historical documents.…
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Korcula Island and Town
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Korcula is the sixth largest island in the Aegean Sea; mountains run the length of it, rising to 1,800 ft. It has been inhabited since prehistoric times. According to legend, Korcula’s Old Town was founded by Trojan prince Antenor, who also founded the city of Padua in Italy. The island was named…
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Hvar–Hvar Town and Stari Grad
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Our next island was Hvar. We docked in ‘Stari Grad and motored to Hvar Town first. Following the decline of the Roman Empire, Hvar Town–a center of Adriatic civilization for thousands of years–was besieged by pirates. The people sought protection from the Venetians that led to a new ear of…
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Lighthouses of PEI
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If you love lighthouses, then Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the place to visit. With 1,100 km (683.51 mi) of coastline, PEI has the highest concentration of light houses in North America. Canada’s smallest province, PEI is 224 km (139 mi) long and is surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence…
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Prince Edward Island
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For years my husband has wanted to go to PEI to look for family information. His mother’s family came from there. Getting older, we are at the point of doing something if we want to, so we booked a week on the island. His goal beyond enjoying the beauty was family research; mine…