plages voluptueuses
English translation: ravishing/sumptuous beaches
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|  Selected response from: Carol Gullidge United Kingdom Local time: 08:20 | ||||||
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rolling sands Explanation: That's how I'd interpret it. |
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peer agreement (net): +1sensuous beaches Explanation: Appealing to the senses perhaps? http://www.free-press-release.com/news-kerala-beaches-are-wa... Kerala Beaches are Warm, Inviting and Sensuous Or simply delightful? http://www.villas-sardinia.co.uk/holiday-villa/ This is the perfect relaxing holiday in a working Sardinian village. There is a little sign of the tourist other than during the height of the season in late July and August. With delightful beaches only a 10 minute drive away it is a sun seekers paradise. |
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wide sandy beaches Explanation: I think "rolling" goes more with hills... but we do talk about wide beaches. |
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peer agreement (net): +1ravishing beaches Explanation: or even luscious beaches (but prefer ravishing) to retain a little of the sense of "voluptueux", although voluptuous in its current sense is far from the original meaning in French A few google examples: 1. Carlisle Bay: St. Mary's, Antigua, West Indies hotel: www.lhw.com/Hotel/Carlisle-Bay-St-Marys-Antigua-West-Indies With a ravishing beach in a secluded bay, a backdrop of hills and rainforest, two outstanding restaurants, an exceptional spa and philosophy founded on ... 2. Praia da Pipa | MOON TRAVEL GUIDES www.moon.com/destinations/brazil/the-northeast.../praia-da-... Whether you're into snorkeling or surfing, dolphin watching or simply sprawling in the sun, you'll be hard pressed to find a more relaxing or ravishing beach ... 3. Thomson Holidays - Guide to Malia www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/greece/.../guide-to-m... On Crete's northern coast, it boasts a ravishing beach of satiny sands and vivid blue waters that's quite literally, packed with action. A never-ending parade of ... and one for luscious, just for good measure: A luscious beach in Bermudawww.soulofamerica.com/cgi.../slideviewer.cgi?...Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo A luscious beach in Bermuda; credit Bermuda Tourism A luscious beach in Bermuda. Bright Stars. Smooth. Summer. Jazz. Norfolk. Jazz. Festival. Warm Sun. |
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