Cocos Islands

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #b759ff;">The last of the unspoilt paradise of the pristine blue waters of the Indian Ocean, kissed by the sun and caressed by the winds, the Cocos Islands are a calm and tranquil holiday destination. It is officially known as the Territory of Cocos Islands. Cocos Islands are also known as Cocos (Keeling) Islands as the islands were discovered by Captain William Keeling in 1609. An island chain of about 27 coral islands, it is an offshore Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. Out of the archipelago of 27 coral islands in the group, only two are inhabited, namely the West Island and the Home Island. The Cocos Islands atolls are classic coral atolls whose horse– shoe shape is affected by winds and oceans. The island offers excellent water sports facilities such as fishing, snorkelling, deep sea diving, kite surfing and windsurfing uninterrupted along with the waves for the adventurous. The lovely sunset, the waves lashing, sea gulls playing and the ferries passing by, all this will make a visit to the islands a memorable and an unmatched experience. A walk around the island gives valuable insights about the culture and traditions of the Malay Coco people of Home Island. Let us learn more.</p>
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Clippertonisland

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #b959ff;">Clipperton Island, an uninhabited coral island in the Pacific Ocean, is known for its silence and isolation. It is an overseas territory of the French government. The island is named after an English mutineer and pirate John Clipperton, who used this secluded spot as a hideout in 1705. Clipperton Island is an ‘atoll’, which means it is a ring–shaped island encircling a lagoon and is a low-lying barren land. Sometimes, settlers and military personnel, mostly from Mexico, occupied this atoll but there has been no sign of inhabitation since 1945. The silence and isolation of the islands is so beckoning to the visitor who is hunting for a romantic getaway, far from the crowd, to enjoy a lazy swim in the clear, blue waters of the lagoon. No wonder that its second name is ‘Ile de la Passion’. Occasionally visited by fishermen, film crew, French navy patrols, researchers and shipwreck survivors; it has been a popular location for transmission by ham radio operators. Let us learn more about Clipperton Island.</p>
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Christmas Island

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #d859ff;">The Christmas Island is an offshore territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean. It is also known as Kiritimati, in its local dialect. Captain William Mynors sailed through the islands on 25th December, 1643 and hence, named it as Christmas Island. It is an untouched habitat flourishing in isolation, away from any human disturbances and one which is of immense interest to ecologists. The unique and natural topography of this island boasts of certain flora and fauna which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Most of its coastline is made up of rocky cliffs ranging up to a height of 65 ft, but there are also few beautiful sand and coral beaches along the coast. This small island is also home to ancient and pristine rainforest, marine life, limestone and cliffs. Nature lovers are drawn here because of its unique rainforests, number of seabirds, the rugged landscape and the mangrove forests surrounded by inviting crystal clear waters. The spectacular sight of the migration of millions of Christmas Island red crab towards the sea makes the land resemble a huge red carpet. Let us learn more about Christmas Island.</p>
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