Ocean anchored by three island groups: Hawaii, Easter Island and New Zealand, often used as a simple way to define what constitutes Polynesia. The island has an area of 163.6 km2. Population is about 3791 (3304 people living in the capital of Hanga Roa). On July 11, 2010 at 18:15:15 a total solar eclipse occurred for the first time in Easter Island in over 1,300 years. Lan Chile flies to Easter Island, with flights operating between Santiago, Chile and Papeete,Tahiti. Airfare from Santiago,Chile to Easter Island and back costs approximately $800 US(About 9600 EEK). In May 1960, a tsunami hit Easter Island destroying the Tongariki ahu, carrying 15 multi-ton moai 700 yards (640 meters) inland. The lowest temperatures are registered in July and August 18 °C and the highest in February maximum temperature 28 °C. Winters are relatively mild. The rainiest month is April, though the island experiences year-round rainfall.
keeps the pace of life at a comfortable level. Bahamas and Puerto Vallarta Why go: The Bahamas has so Why go: Puerto Vallarta many islands that it's hard to mash stands out for its outstanding them all into one recommendation, cuisine, eclectic bars and clubs compared to our other destinations. But that's also part of their appeal. and breathtaking landscape. Airfare and hotel rates are generally You could spend just a day modest year-round in the Bahamas, exploring the cobblestone but you'll get the best deals and streets and artladen Malecón have less crowds if you plan (or boardwalk) of Zona Centro, your visit for the summer or early or extend your trip for a few fall. But take note: These islands' atmosphere and activities largely more days to try out the
the best secluded surf spots up the coast. En route home, the captain also helped us catch and clean fish our private chef could prepare for dinner. Now, it was 12 hours before my return ight to San Francisco, and I was going to pay for the whole thing with one trip to the hospital. An Introduction to Medical Tourism Let's look at the math to see how this is possible. First, the per-person expenses in Nicaragua: EXPENSES Round-trip Orbitz airfare to Nicaragua from San Francisco (one stop in Houston)--$385 + taxes Chartered boat (per trip per person)--$20 First week housing ($2,000 per week for nine people in a 14-bed villa owned by a former NBA player)--$222 per week Second week housing onward (gorgeous two-bed villa closer to downtown [www.palermohotelandresort.com])--$129 per night Land Rover rental (per person)--$140 per week Total for two and a half weeks, excluding food--$1,812