Visit this stunning island in the Philippines for a vibrant city with easy access to nature, whether you want to chase ...

City lawmakers are leading the push to return Sand Island’s name to its Native Hawaiian name Mauliola, which means “breath of life ” or “power of healing.” Over 641 acres in size and ...

The resolution states, “Quarantine Island later became known by its present name, Sand Island, which is listed as the island’s official name on the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS ...

On Bantayan Island in northern Cebu ... The island’s white-sand beaches also attract a surge of local and foreign visitors during the long holiday, often driving up accommodation rates and ...

The Army Corps of Engineers is pumping sand onto Oak Island's western end to combat erosion near Lockwood Folly Inlet. The project, due to wrap up by the end of April, will widen the beach by 75 ...

The plan includes creating a protective barrier using Sand Dollar Island, the lagoon, and mangroves to absorb storm energy. Tigertail Beach and outlying Sand Dollar Island on Marco Island have ...

A tranquil destination in the Visayas, Bantayan Island offers a laid-back beach vibe perfect for couples and retirees seeking coastal retreats. Think white sand beaches, scenic scooter rides to Kota ...

Bantayan Island is my all-time favourite beach destination in the Philippines. It really won my heart not only because of its gorgeous white sand beach, but also because of its simple, laid-back vibe.

Jouffray: In the tropics, island sand is produced by the disintegration of calcium carbonate shells and skeletons belonging to reef-building organisms—and hungry fish! Parrotfish in particular ...

For 75 years, Ross Island Sand & Gravel mined the bottom of the Willamette River, significantly altered the habitat of the river near Ross Island. The company ceased mining there in 2001 ...

The island is divided into three distinct municipalities: Santa Fe, most popular with tourists for its expansive white-sand beaches; Bantayan, the island’s heart, known for its historic old church; ...