Devious Demons' Vacation Idyll Quiz

Answer: Thailand

The filming was the cause of a significant amount of controversy. The locals were upset at the physical changes made in the terrain by the production company. The matter was taken as far as the Thai Supreme Court, which found against the filmmakers.

Ko Phi Phi Lee is in the Andaman Sea.

Question by MikeStears1312.

Answer: Sunrise and Sunset

The Playa de Levante is known as East or Sunrise Beach, and Playa de Poniente is known as West or Sunset Beach.

The Benidorm skyline is very similar to the New York skyline with 140 plus buildings of 20 floors or more. The highest is 54 floors high (Hotel Gran Bali). If you fancy a beer, there are over 800 bars to try.

Question by pmarney.

Answer: Inchydoney

Access is available to the islands by passenger ferry or air. The population is small, but the islands contain some of Ireland's oldest archaeological remains. With my easel, brushes and paints, I'd attempt to capture the essence of this rugged landscape.

Question by mlcmlc.

Answer: Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is known for its beautiful red rock formations that create some of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen. One of its most famous residents was the actress Jane Russell.

Question by gulogirl.

Answer: Miami Beach

In the late 1800s the area known now as Miami Beach, Florida was mainly mangrove swamps. A number of visionaries tried to develop the land to farm coconuts, avocados and the like. Eventually three key men formed a coalition to develop the land for residential and tourist purposes. In 1917, Miami Beach was established as a city (for two years prior they were the Town of Miami Beach). The climate, night clubs, hotels, beaches, and, for a long time, the proximity to Cuba were major reasons for the popularity and growth of this tropical paradise.

The international flavor of this city makes it even more appealing to tourists and residents alike.

Question by RandeeOz.

Answer: Maho Beach

Maho Beach is located on the island of St. Maarten. St. Maarten is a popular tourist destination for Europeans as well as Americans. Princess Juliana International Airport serves the island and draws several large jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus 340. The airport's short runway is a tight fit for these jumbos and as a result the jumbos have to touchdown at the very edge of the runway to land safely. This results in low approaches to the runway and airplanes fly low enough on the beach that spectators feel a thrill as the jet soars past them. Maho Beach sits just beyond the runway fence, separated only by a two-lane roadway. On takeoff as the large jets build up power, people stand by the fence to ride the blast, which sometimes will drive beach goers into the water.

Question by RedHook13.

Answer: Cornwall

I've always found standing stones fascinating. While Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, is the best-known --and is amazing!-- there are standing stones all over Great Britain in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Of the groups I mentioned, The Hurlers, The Merry Maidens and The Pipers, are reputed by folklore to be people turned to stones as punishment for not respecting the Sabbath--by hurling, dancing and piping, respectively. The Hurlers consists of three stone circles, ranging in diameter from 108 to 140 feet, dating from around 1500 B.C. The Merry Maidens are 19 stones in a perfect circle, and are among a very few groups thought to have survived the passage of time in their entirety. The Pipers are two tall stones a few hundred yards away, said to be the musicians who tempted the maidens from their trip to church with their playing.

The Men-An-Tol is an upright circular stone flanked by two upright stones, thought to be an early astronomical observatory.

Question by LBaggins.

Answer: Belgium

I admit it--it's mostly for the beer! Belgian's historic beers include small-batch brews hand-crafted in isolated monasteries, lambics made only with naturally occurring wild yeasts, and fruity sours that pack a deceptive punch. But the works of Pieter Breugel, depicting Flemish peasant life in the 17th century, are a tempting prospect too. And who could say no to a hearty plate of steamed mussels with fried potatoes, dolloped with savory aioli? (Well, my husband could--but that's just more for me.)

Question by Quizissippi.

Answer: Las Vegas

I find the desert wilderness much more interesting than the gambling and show. Aside from Mount Charleston, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon are within a few hours drive.

Question by jmarlin.

Answer: Nice

For many years, Nice belonged to Italy, but became French territory in 1860. With a mild Mediterranean climate, combined with spectacular scenery, Nice is a wonderful place to visit. With superb cuisine, various museums, markets etc., Nice has something to suit almost anyone.


Question by Surdoux.