Archive for January, 2011
Fun Things to Do in Pacific Beach
If you’re visiting San Diego, Pacific Beach is a great place to stay at. A Pacific Beach vacation can offer everything you need to relax and enjoy San Diego’s perfect weather and beautiful shoreline. Here are just 5 fun activities you can do when you visit Pacific Beach.
1. Camp at Pacific Beach State Park
The Best Islands to Visit in the South Pacific
The South Pacific is known for breathtaking tropical views along white sandy beaches, unique Polynesian and tiki culture, historical sites dating to World War II, coral reefs and volcanoes to explore, and much more. There are thousands of tropical islands in the South Pacific, making this one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Though hundreds of islands in the South Pacific are so tiny that they do not have any permanent residents, many more have an active community supporting tourists who flock to the islands all year long. Some of the well-known destinations in the South Pacific are Fiji, Vanuatu, Micronesia, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. With so many destinations to choose from in this part of the world, you’re sure to find exactly the vacation you are after, but how do you choose just one island to visit?
If you are seeking an adventurous vacation, check out Fiji. This island nation is comprised of more than 300 separate islands, many of which are uninhabited. Look towards the western islands for adventure, including the islands of Fiji and Kadavu if you’re are a diver. Looking for the best hike? Head towards the Nausori Highlands or the Bouma National Heritage Park.
Pacific Islands Temperatures – How Hot Does it Get?
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the earth’s oceans, and it stretches from the Arctic to Antarctica, touching Asia, Australia, and the three Americas. It also is home to the deepest ocean depths in the Mariana Trench, at a depth of over 10,911 metres (35,798 feet). It is larger than all the earth lands combined, and covers about 46% of the earth’s water surfaces, and 32% of total earth surface.
Temperatures in the Pacific Ocean range from freezing in the north and south pole waters to a warm 30 degrees Centigrade (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the toasty Equator. It contains over 25,000 islands, mostly in the South Pacific. Waters circulate in a clockwise pattern in the North Pacific and counter-clockwise in the South Pacific. Other north and south currents are driven by trade winds. The Pacific is marked by deep trenches, submerged volcanic mountains, and islands that were formed by volcanoes.
