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December 7, 2005 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Players' Choice: Beaches Packing Round 1. This beach backed by resort hotels is one of the most popular on the island of Maui. KAANAPALI BEACH 2. Negril and Bluefields are two busy beaches on this Caribbean island. JAMAICA 3 This Florida Gulf of Mexico beach claims to be the number one spring break destination in the U.S. PANAMA CITY BEACH 4. This Australian beach was the site of volleyball matches at the 2000 Olympics. BONDI 5. The Hawaiki Nui Va`A CANOE Race, is a huge event held every October in French Polynesia. 6. Daytona Beach, Florida, is unique among beaches because CARS CAN DRIVE ON BEACH . Picture: stone tower Departure Round 1. Pismo Beach, California, is famous for these edibles. CLAMS 2. This Mexican beach area hit hard by Hurricane Wilma is again welcoming tourists. CANCUN 3. Much of this 1958 movie starring Mitzi Gaynor was filmed at Lumahai Beach on Kauai. SOUTH PACIFIC 4 This archipelago extends from east of Palm Beach, Florida, to five miles northeast of Cuba. THE BAHAMAS 5. Beach volleyball champs Misty May and Kerri Walsh were in a 2005 Superbowl ad for VISA . Picture: beach with black sand and palms On Tour 1. During World War II Omaha Beach was an Allied code name for a beach in this country. FRANCE 2 Antigua is noted for its beaches and the old stone WINDMILLS that are the island`s main landmarks. 3. This second-largest atoll in the world is a prime tourist area of French Polynesia. RANGIROA 4. Laguna Beach, California, is famous for this annual festival. FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 5. The most popular beach on St. John, one of the Virgin Islands, is named TRUNK BAY . 6. The Mexican island of Cozamel was called "Island of the SWALLOWS " by its early inhabitants. 7. Pompano Beach, Florida, is named for a local FISH . Picture: statue of a hand 8. A unique natural pool at Hanauma Beach Park on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is called the TOILET BOWL . 9. The beachside Complete Angler Hotel in Bimini is associated with this author. ERNEST HEMINGWAY 10. The scent of NUTMEG is in the air all over the Caribbean island of Granada. 11. San Diego`s BELMONT Park has been a highlight at Mission Beach since 1925. 12. The "G-land" associated with the Indonesian Island of Java is famous with SUFING buffs. Bonus Question One This lake in British Colombia is the site of the World Championship of Sand Sculpture. HARRISON HOT SPRINGS Bonus Question Two Where on the map of British Colombia is Harrison Hot Springs found? Area 5 Picture: pier with lights and red roofed building on the end Slide Show 1. This St. Thomas tower was said to once be the stronghold of this famous pirate. EDWARD TEACH 2. Sea turtles dot the sand at PUNALUU Black Sand Beach on the island of Hawaii. 3. Sculptor Kenneth Treister designed the HOLOCAUST Memorial that's a landmark in Miami Beach. 4. This 1,850-foot-long pier is the most visited landmark in HUNTINGTON BEACH , California. Clues for next destination: Cities Pigskin NFL |