Archipelago:
A large chain or cluster of islands. In ancient times the word was the
proper name for the Aegean Sea; later it was used to refer to that
Sea's many islands; and eventually it came to refer to any island
group.
Bareboat:
A ship, usually a yacht, that can be chartered without a captain, a
crew, or provisions. If you charter a bareboat, you must show proof of
your ability to sail. You will stock the boat with your own
provisions.
Bush Plane: An aircraft that serves
remote and often undeveloped areas; usually used for planes that fly
the African bush, Alaskan and Canadian tundra, and Australian outback.
Bush planes include the Cessna 180, Cessna Caravan, Douglas DC-3/C-47,
Piper Super Cub, and Fairchild American Pilgrim 100 A and B. Common
traits of such planes include high wings, short runway requirements,
large "tundra tires," and removable floats and/or skis.
Cay: A
small, flat or low island composed mostly of coral and/or sand.
Caymanite: A semi-precious stone native
to the Cayman Islands. It's often incorporated into locally made
jewelry, sculpture, and other items.
Cenote: From the Mayan word dzonot, a
cenote is a type of freshwater-filled sinkhole seen in the
Yucatan. It's used
to refer to locations where groundwater is accessible. However, in
reality, some cenotes are large open pools, but most are small and
unexposed (or at least so sheltered that they're difficult to reach).
The water is almost always clear and fresh, since it's rainwater that
filters slowly through the ground.
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of Cenote
Kiva:
A Pueblo Indian room or structure used for religious ceremonies or
councils.
Lagoon: A body of
shallow salt or brackish water separated from a larger body of water
by a sandbank, coral reef, barrier island, or similar feature.
Lough: A lake,
bay, or sea inlet.
Northern Lights: Bright,
fast-moving lights seen in the night sky in the northern hemisphere
polar region. For a more comprehensive explanation, read this
WGH article on
Northern Lights.
NPS: The National Park
Service of the United States. To see a list of all National Parks
discussed on The World's Greatest Honeymoons, go
here.
NRH/National Register: The
National Register of Historic Places, which is administered by the
National Park Service of the United States. To see a list of all NRH
sites discussed on The World's Greatest Honeymoons, go
here.
Over-Water Bungalow: A detached bungalow with an island look
(e.g., a thatched roof) but all modern conveniences. The interior and
porch usually offer a fabulous view of turquoise waters. Many such
bungalows have glass floors so that you can view sea life.
Stalactite: These are downward growing deposits emanating from
joints in the ceiling or from the margins of ledges. All stages of
development may be found from narrow, parallel-sided soda straws to
great calcite pendants,
Stalagmite: Deposits more or less resembling an inverted
stalactite, formed by calcareous water dropping on the floors of
caverns.
Tor: Sharp granite spires; a high, prominent
rock or a pile of rocks atop a hill.
Travertine:
Sometimes referred to as "travertine limestone" or "travertine
marble," this material is neither. It's a sedimentary rock (a compact
calcium carbonate). Travertine is often used in modern construction as
a facing material.
World Heritage Site/WHS:
Administered by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization), the World Heritage organization works to
protect and preserve worldwide sites of outstanding value to humanity.
To see a list of all World Heritage sites discussed on the World's
Greatest Honeymoons, go
here.
Zócalo: A centralized town square or
plaza, usually in a Mexican city or town.
