island hopping

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00:57 Aug 22, 2013
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Bus/Financial - Tourism & Travel
Additional field(s): Ships, Sailing, Maritime
English term or phrase: island hopping
Definition from own experience or research:
Travel from island to island, staying only a short time on each one

Example sentence(s):
  • There’s something so romantic and carefree about island hopping, and with 15 main paradise islands and hundreds of cays, you’re in one of the best places in the world for it. The Bahamas Tourist Office UK
  • Book an island hopping adventure and discover fascinating wildlife and attractions. VisitScotland
  • Since the Maldive Islands consist of no less than 1,192 lovely small islands, many visitors choose to spend some of their time island hopping – exploring the many different islets which make up this premier tourist destination. ADAARAN GROUP LTD.
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Summary of translations provided
4 +1lawatan pulau ke pulau
Jamilah Zainol Abidin
5penjelajahan pulau ke pulau
Ummuafia


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lawatan pulau ke pulau


Definition from own experience or research:
if somebody goes island-hopping, they visit many islands in succession, usually for holidaying purposes

Example sentence(s):
  • Island hopping means crossing an ocean by a series of shorter journeys between islands, as opposed to a single journey directly across the ocean to the destination. - Wikipedia  

Explanation:
Most websites and blog opt directly "island-hopping" onto the articles for better understanding of their prospects.
Jamilah Zainol Abidin
Malaysia
Local time: 21:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MalayMalay

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penjelajahan pulau ke pulau


Definition from the free dictionary:
travel from one island to the next

Example sentence(s):
  • Kami telah melakukan penjelajahan pulau ke pulau sewaktu bercuti di Pulau Langkawi. - Malay Magazine 
  • "on the cruise, we did some island-hopping" Malay : Sewaktu pelayaran, kami telah melakukan penjelajahan pulau ke pulau. - the free dictionary  

Explanation:
Selalunya digunakan oleh agensi percutian/pelancongan bagi menerangkan mengenai percutian yang berkonsepkan pulau di mana mereka ada menjalankan pakej pelayaran dari pulau ke pulau dalam waktu yang singkat seperti setengah hari.
Ummuafia
Malaysia
Local time: 21:04
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
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