The United Kingdom government’s proposal for the further increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) has given some negative impacts to the tourism industry in the Pacific regions. This additional tax, which is scheduled for November 2010, is called by the members of the Pacific Tourism Leaders’ Forum as ‘ill conceived and draconian’.
They fear this tax because tourism has been included and considered as the top three income generators for most countries in the region. It is also undoubtedly as top sector for employment in almost all of them. With this, participants at the meeting organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association fear the tax as a barrier to trade and development within the said region, given its high dependence on the tourist dollar.

Beaches are no doubt to be on the top list and the most preferred destination when it comes to traveling. Wonderful colors, natural beauties, crystal waters are few of the reasons that support this fact. Either it is the Caribbean beaches which are famous for their white sand or the Seychelles for their stunning beauty, a great sun-washed beach is still a great escape from the busy lives and works in the cities. Listed below are the top ten beaches in the entire world, which we think are the most sought after beach destinations in the world. You have to check them out:
- Poipu Beach in South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii
- Maroma Beach in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
- South Sands in Miami, Florida
- Pink Sands in Harbor Islands, Bahamas
- Matira Beach in Bora Bora in French Polynesia
- Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Clifton Beach in Cape Town, South Africa
- Biarritz Beach in France
- St. Tropez in France
- Anse Source d’Argent in Seychelles