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Scattered across the lapis lazuli expanse of the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is a collection of 115 islands and atolls off the coast of East Africa, one of the world's most remote and least populated nations.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Dec. 2025 -
The radiation effects have been ruinous, according to US government reports cited by the Atomic Heritage Foundation, which said the testing was responsible for 55% of cancers on some of the islands’ northern atolls.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Canaries got their name from the islands, not the other way around.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The storm will likely bring winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph across Cape Cod and the islands.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bocas Town, as it’s known, is also the gateway to the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, made up of nine islands and more than 200 tiny islets.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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From nearly every vantage point, the estate offers unobstructed views of the Mokulua Islands, the twin islets that sit just offshore and rank among O‘ahu’s most recognizable natural landmarks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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