That's impressive, because Parrot Cay not only has one of the best spas in the Caribbean but is about 40 minutes away by boat.

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Even a city bus was swept away, but firefighters on a boat were able to rescue the three passengers and driver early Saturday, public transit spokeswoman Priscilla Ingle said.

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The island of Sicily has some sensational coastlines of its own, but slip across to the seven Aeolian islands a short boat ride away and you are into otherworldly territory, part of a jagged volcanic ridge.

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But in a fit of obsession, he returned to the boat, climbed a ladder and inspected the Slip Away II again.

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