The most beautiful island paradises you have to see before you die

Whether we’re talking about an occasional traveler or a seasoned one, I’m fairly sure that one thing they have in common is the wish to visit an island paradise, just like those seen in the movies or on postcards. You might think that what you see on the big screen or in images seems to be too good to be true, but believe me, once you visit one of these amazing places, you’ll know for sure that paradise does indeed exist on this planet.

I’m talking about real like island paradises, places where you feel like you could spend the rest of your life lounging on the soft sand under the shade of palm trees, drinking coconut milk and simply enjoying life. Here are a few of these paradises that you should visit before you die (and possibly end up in Paradise). …

5 Most Disastrous Oil Spills in History

The Louisiana oil spill has been officially declared as the worst oil spill in history of the United States. Unlike most such accidents, which are usually caused by an oil tank being damaged, the leak generated by the BP platform explosion seems unstoppable. And while accusations and solutions are trying to make sense out of this controversial case, thousands of birds and sea animals die suffocated by the oil layer.

Dolphins, pelicans, crabs and sea turtles are only few of the species whose existence is being jeopardized by the oil spill, not to mention the fact that some of the best Florida beaches are now covered in oil residue and tar balls. The only hope is for the Deepwater Horizon spill to be stopped before becoming the worst spill ever: and judging by its predecessors, statistics look quite gloomy: …

Most Isolated Tropical Retreats

It’s hard to find a person who has never dreamed about having his or her own tropical island. I mean, what can be better than just lying in the sun, with nothing around you but lush vegetation and crystal clear waters populated by exotic fish? Although it might be absolutely true that every man is an island, as the world is on the verge of becoming a global village, isolated islands are less and less easier to find. An isolated tropical island is the kind of destination that every recently married couple and every adventure traveler would die for. Fortunately, it is not the case, as the world seems to still have enough deserted beaches to accommodate them all. Here are some of the best: …