| Elba Island in Italy a dream destination for beach lovers |
| Monday, May 19, 2008 |
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For those who are interested in visiting historical places, the island has more than enough attractions in the forms of fortresses, ruins, palaces, villas and historical museums. 
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Elba is a paradise for beach and island lovers. The island boasts of more than 50 glorious beaches and you can take your pick from rocky cliffs to fine white sand. You can visit the island almost throughout the year so if you want to spend your holiday on an island, then you can just pack your bags and come to Elba.
Apart from its beautiful and varied beaches, this island which is the third largest in Italy has numerous oak woods dotting the landscape. You can go hiking in the woods or trekking on mountain tracks if you want to do something else apart from lazing on the beach all day. Cycling in the woods and around is another great option that you can choose for spending more time in Mother Nature’s bosom.
Alternatively you can retire to its sun soaked beaches with crystal clear water and indulge in your favourite water sports or sail around leisurely. The island of Elba is a nature lover’s paradise and the preservation carried out by an environmentally-friendly government and population can be easily perceived in every nook and corner of this island.
For those who are interested in visiting historical places, the island has more than enough attractions in the forms of fortresses, ruins, palaces, villas and historical museums. If you are among those people who equate a beach and island holiday with clubbing and pub-ing, then you will not be disappointed at Elba, since the island has a rich and thriving night club culture vibrant enough to satisfy the most social of animals.
While some night clubs will welcome you in whatever state you are, most of them will require you to be properly dressed so do not forget to pack your party dresses and shoes when you go on this trip. Accommodation is plentiful in Elba and you can take your pick ranging from high end hotels to simple bed and breakfasts. However, it is a wise idea to book in advance before coming here, especially if you are coming during the peak season of May to September. But this is when the weather is at its best and when the night life and cultural entertainment is at its maximum.
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Eulet Davy
Will there be any response to this from the Black media and public? I think this is atrocious. I am well aware of the need to avoid responding in a reactive way to every whim of European cultural imperialism but the Black community needs to develop a strategic response mechanism to these aggressive tendencies.
Isn’t the usual designation: Don’t shoot the messenger. Does that apply only when the messenger is not Black? Is it significant that this film appears just before the bicentenary to mark the abolition of British enslavement of Afrikan people? Is it significant that it appears at the point at which Britain is ostensibly supporting improvements in the education of Afrikan descent children? Is this Britain's attempt at maintaining the status quo? Is this 'business as usual'?
While the Black community drums it into our children that they should get a good education, this portrayal of Black young people disrespecting a Black educator, with the implication that his sacrifice, ...
7/2/2006 12:00:00 AM
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fritha
Nice review but I disagree that Joseph resolved his issues with black people in the end because in his final piece to camera he does not really apologise for his views, rather he says he doesn't retract his harsh statements and 'don't shoot the messenger'.
I was at the press screening and found this overtly offensive film full of black stereotypes and anti-black (racist) messages. Sharon Foster reflects her own views and experiences through Joseph and I feel sorry for what seems to be her own self-loathing of her cultural background and wannabe white issues.
She is obviously a talented and articulate woman but to use her talent to create this racist bile and do so proudly beggars belief. But then it was made for BBC2 (essentially a white middle England viewing demographic) audience, so why am I surprised? The BNP will absolutely love it Sharon. well done (not!) ...
7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
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