[GAME] 35 islands from all over the globe!

Quincy
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[GAME] 35 islands from all over the globe!

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Hi everyone, 

 

Exotic, tropical, distant, cold... each is unique, and there are tons of them to discover worldwide. I thought this would be a wonderful theme for our next game, so this week I’d like to take you on a tour of some islands! 🏝

 

There are 35 islands from all over the globe in the crossword grid below, can you identify them all?

 

To ensure everyone has a chance to participate, try to post only one answer or word at a time; I will update the updated game grid regularly. 

 

I would love to know as well if you’ve had the opportunity to visit any of these islands -let us know below! 🛳  🛩

 

Have fun, 

 

Quincy

 

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Across

7 - Island country in the West Indies, known as "Island of Spice"

8 - Renowned for its nightlife in Summer, popular with fans of the electronic dance music scene

11 - Known for the Santa Cruz carnival

12 - One of the Spanish Balearic Islands

13 - Its capital city is Havana

15 - An iced tea is named after it

17 - You can find the Timanfaya National Park there

19 - Vietnamese Island off the coast of Cambodia

20 - World's second largest island after Greenland

21 - This island is accessible via a bridge linking it to the city of Stralsund in mainland Germany

22 - The largest island of North Africa, off the coast of Tunisia

24 - It is said to have been the last stop on Ulysses' in Homer's Odyssey before his return in Ithaca 

25 - Archipelago with 3 official languages: Bislama, English and French

26 - Birthplace of Björk, Emilíana Torrini and the band Of Monsters and Men

29 - Legend says it was the birthplace of Aphrodite 

30 - Country in East Asia renowned for its lively night markets

32 -  The cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Yokohama

33 - Province of Indonesia, sometimes called Land of the Gods

34 - Named after a hawaian demi-god

 

Down

1 - Located in the Channel Islands, near France 

2 - Site of the ancient Dilmun civilization located in the Persian Golf

3 - Ridley Scott's Gladiator was partly filmed there

4 - Caribbean island with links to the United States.

5 - Archipelago of Portuguese islands

6 - One of Croatia's most touristic islands

9 - Group of three islands in Galway Bay

10 - Napoleon was exiled there

14 - Part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it is the least densely populated region in the world

16 - Mount Etna is one of its prominent landmarks

18 - Located South is the city of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia

23 - Major world offshore financial centre

26 - Separated from Great Britain by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel

27 - Country located in the Caribbean sea,  to the east of Cuba and Jamaica

28 - British Island designated as a UNESCO Biosphere since 2019

31- It's also the name of a dance, and a programming language

 

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Deb216
Level 10
Newport, RI

18 Down is Vancouver.

An absolutely beautiful city.

I grew up there! 

What a fun crossword puzzle! 

Quincy
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Correct! Have you seen more @Deb216? 👀

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@Quincy ,

22 across = Djerba?

I have not been, but I was nearby at Mahdia!!

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or...22 across = Sicily

Quincy
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Djerba is correct @Deb216! What a lovely photo! Where's your next trip going to? 👀

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@Quincy Thank you! I'm busy hosting this season (thanks to Airbnb) so no time to travel yet, but will keep you posted.  I made this destination sign (of a few other places I've lived or visited) for our Airbnb's back yard.  The Guests love it!

Cape Cod Cottage-Sandwich 

Louise0
Level 10
New South Wales, Australia

Pleased to see you've acknowledged Taiwan is a country.   Now, if only your government (and mine) would do the same.

Quincy
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Thanks for participating @Louise0! I've added Taiwan to the crossword grid 😊. Also, we've created this game from scratch using various sources of information, its to be taken with a pinch of salt. 

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Laurelle3
Level 10
Huskisson, Australia

Is 28 down (British Island) Isle of Wight. We travelled over there in 1970 in a hovercraft from Portsmouth 

Quincy
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Both 28 down, and 34 across are the right answers @Laurelle3! Hope you had a good flight 😊

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Laurelle3
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Huskisson, Australia

@Quincy we arrived safely with sun the next day. Today I had a morning family video call from Australia singing happy birthday also with daughter who I am staying with. Tonight out for dinner to celebrate my 70th birthday. What a wonderful day to make up with borders closed for 2 1/2 and catching up with my loved ones.

Quincy
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That's so lovely to hear @Laurelle3! Happy birthday to you! 🎉🎂 

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Emilie
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Happy birthday @Laurelle3! I hope you had a wonderful night celebrating 🥳🥰 

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Jenny
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Galashiels, United Kingdom

How lovely!  Happy Birthday!  I hope you have a wonderful time.

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Sybe
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Terneuzen, Netherlands

Happy Birthday @Laurelle3 !!! 🥳

 

Have a wonderful time today! 😃🎉

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