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Easter Island

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The moai of Easter Island.

Six reasons to visit Easter Island

Easter Island is difficult to get to. The only direct flights are from Santiago in Chile. But it is a unique destination – here’s why. Isolation If you like the whole middle of nowhere thing, then Easter Island should be your dream destination. It’s the…
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Tags: Chile, Easter Island, Pacific Islands

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