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  Caribbean Villas - Coco De Mer - Ultra Luxury Villas of St John
Coco De Mer is located in the upper row of homes that stretches across the small north shore neighbor of Peter Bay.
Coco De Mer is a spacious (approximately 7000 sq/ft), beautiful estate house that consists of three buildings; a 2-level great house, a 2-level guesthouse to the west of the great house, and a private 1-level guesthouse to the east.
Coco is one of the Peter Bay homes, along with Sea Cove and the Peter Bay Beach House, that is redefining the concept of a luxury rental villa on St John.
www.caribbeanvilla.com /ultimate/coco-de-mer/index.asp   (1245 words)

  
 Coco de mer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), the sole member of the genus Lodoicea, is a palm endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles.
The coco de mer belongs to the Coryphoidae subfamily and tribe Borasseae.
The coco de mer palm is robust, solitary, upto 30 m tall with an erect, spineless, stem which is ringed with leaf scars (Calstrom, unpublished).
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Coco_de_mer   (1065 words)

  
 MetaHistory - Coco De Mer, 2
The Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica) is a tall palm tree native to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
In southern India, where Coco de Mer nuts often wash ashore, the sleek, wet, glistening object is enshrined in the inner sanctum of temples and "worshipped as in image of the vulva of the Goddess." (Philip Rawson, Tantra: Indian Cult of Ecstasy, p.
Coco de Mer is the cure for narcissism, a glorious fruit that that induces bliss and lures us out of the trap of self-concern.
www.metahistory.org /CocoDeMer2.php   (5065 words)

  
 NOVA | Transcripts | Garden of Eden | PBS
Eventually, the exotic seed was discovered on a gigantic female palm tree known as the "coco de mer." Like Eve, she too must have an Adam, the male coco de mer palm with its giant pollinating appendage.
The extraordinary coco de mer holds the record for the largest leaf and the biggest seed in the entire plant kingdom.
One of the coco de mer's last remaining strongholds is a large grove on this granite island.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/transcripts/2714eden.html   (3852 words)

  
 coco de mer - information and facts on vallee de mai fauna and flora - Into Seychelles.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The estimated tallest Coco de Mer in Vallee de Mai forest in Praslin are 300 years old.
General Gordon of Khartoum fame was in such awe of the wondrous Coco de Mer fruit hanging from the tall palms in the Vallee de Mai in Praslin, with its giant fronds that tower above the ground like a natural cathedral, that he called the site the original Garden of Eden.
Legend has it that Coco de Mer mate on stormy nights, the male tree moves over the female, and the whole valley shudders.
www.intoseychelles.com /cocodemer.html   (508 words)

  
 CREOLE HOLIDAYS - Exclusively Seychelles. Excursions, Diving, Weddings, Honeymoons, Romance, Paradise, Travel, ...
One of the eternal symbols of the Seychelles, the Coco de Mer palm is surrounded by myths and legends.
This is partly because the strange bi-lobed nuts were discovered long before the palm itself and partly because of the suggestive shapes of both the male and female structures that occur on separate coco de mer palms.
Coco de Mer palms probably live for between 200 and 400 years.
www.creoleholidays.sc /cocodemer.html   (251 words)

  
 COCO DE MER TSUNAMI APPEAL FUND
Christiane and Barry Cager were sailing their yacht "Coco de Mer" from Langkawi to Phuket on Boxing Day, Sunday 26th December.
"Coco de Mer" is a 57 foot steel Cutter rigged Sloop built in Hayling Island, Hampshire, UK and launched in April 2000.
This photo taken from another yacht is of "Coco" in heavy seas off the north coast of Colombia in January 2002.
www.cocodemertsunamiappeal.com /index.htm   (1299 words)

  
 Coco de Mer and Black Parrot Suites
Coco de Mer and the Black Parrot Suites are essentially two parts of the same hotel.
Coco de Mer presents the perfect setting for a family holiday, while the Black Parrot Suites, with its uninterrupted views over the turquoise, tropical sea, provides a slightly more upmarket hideaway for those whose sights are set on romance.
On Anse Bois de Rose Bay on the south-west coast of the island of Praslin, close to the little village of St. Anne.
www.islandsonly.com /seychelles/cocodemer/coco_de_mer.htm   (514 words)

  
 St John Peter Bay Coco De Mer US Virgin Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Alongside and accessed by a few steps is Coco De Mer's most private, air-conditioned bedroom, in its own separate pavilion with screened french doors.
On the other side of the main pavilion and dramatic terraced pool area is Coco de Mer's third pavilion, comprised of two levels, each with an equal air-conditioned king bedroom/bath suite with a covered gallery via french doors.
Coco de Mer is just a short trek down to one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the National Park area.
www.vacationrentalvillas.net /coco_de_mer.htm   (564 words)

  
 MetaHistory - Coco de Mer, One
The icon for the Gaia Mythos is a coco de mer with cosmic detailing: sun and moon motifs with the emergent earth indicated by a cross.
The Coco De Mer is a picture that both triggers and anchors the memory of this teaching.
The Coco De Mer icon recenters us in Sophia's Dreaming so that we can grow into an understanding of our role in Gaia's cosmic realignment, Her way home to Her source.
www.metahistory.org /CocoDeMer1.php   (6478 words)

  
 COCO DE MER TSUNAMI APPEAL - Sponsorship
The "Coco de Mer" Fund undertook to give 9 children scholarships to enable all the applications to be granted.
On a beautiful January day in 2006 s/y Franz Too and s/y Coco de Mer took 11 students and four teachers on a sail down the west coast of Phuket from Patong pier to Nai Harn Bay in the south of the island.
Piers and Jack were the instructors and by the end Thanaree was able to swim in her vest all the way back to Coco de Mer at anchor 200 metres from the beach.
www.cocodemertsunamiappeal.com /scholarships.htm   (2038 words)

  
 Rasa Music > Coco de Mer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Conceived & produced by Adam Plack, "Coco de Mer" is a lush fusion of traditional French, Italian, and Latin arias, live orchestration, and instruments which are elegantly stitched together with sensual, downtempo dance grooves & modern music.
"Coco de Mer" is a potent musical experience for the concert virgin.
Buddha Bar/Niravana Lounge, Paris' Claude Challe will be debuting a remix of "Coco de Mer" on his album to be released, January 2003, which will be accompanied by a "minifilm" by Cirque de Soleil of Claude Challe/Adam Plack remix track, "Carmelita Lounging".
www.rasamusic.com /product_38.html   (290 words)

  
 Coco de Mer, Double Coconut - Lodoicea maldivica
Trees are bisexual, with male and female inflorescenses occuring on separate trees.
The large, thick male inflorescense, coupled with the female pelvic-like appearance of the husked fruits only furthered the coco de mer's reputation as an erotic thought provoking tree.
Native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse, part of the larger island chain of the Seychelles.
www.tradewindsfruit.com /coco_de_mer.htm   (239 words)

  
 Coco de Mer - Biography - AOL Music
As CoCo de Mer, Australian-born, New York-based producer/composer Adam Plack fuses traditional French, Italian, and Latin arias with lush orchestration over a foundation of down-tempo grooves.
Rasa Music released Plack's eponymous debut as CoCo de Mer in 2002, billing it as "a new generation of opera." The album features soprano Chen Reis, pianist Ilan Rechtman, a 34-piece orchestra, and themes of passion and seduction.
Get Coco de Mer biography information, download, listen and watch Coco de Mer music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and use the music search function to find information on other new and established recording artists.
music.aol.com /artist/coco-de-mer/541554/biography   (154 words)

  
 Coco de Mer - AOL Music
Coco de Mer is the world?s most luxurious erotic boutique selling glasswear, whips, shoes, erotic lingerie, furniture and accessories.
Coco de Mer 23 Monmouth St Covent Garden London WC 2H 9DD.
Download, listen and watch Coco de Mer music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/coco-de-mer/541554/main   (111 words)

  
 A Sea-Bean Guide: Coco-de-mer (Lodoicea maldivica)
The Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J. Gmelin) Persoon, Arecaceae) is a palm tree that grows on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles.
Until the true source of nut was discovered in 1768, it was believed by many to grow on a mythical tree at the bottom of the sea.
Coco De Mer, Seed of the Sea from the Seychelles
www.seabean.com /guide/Lodoicea_maldivica   (1114 words)

  
 Coco De Mer, St. John - McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas
On the other side of the main pavilion and the terraced pool area is Coco De Mer's third pavilion, comprised of two levels, each with an equal air-conditioned king bedroom/bath suite with a covered gallery via french doors.
Coco De Mer is just a short trek or drive down to one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the National Park area.
A 7-night minimum rental required all year around for Coco De Mer all year around (except Xmas/New Year's, when a 10-night minimum rental is required).
www.mclaughlinanderson.com /caribbean-villas/COCODEMER   (635 words)

  
 Coco de Mer Hotel Praslin Seychelles - Holiday Special Offers, weddings & honeymoon
Coco de Mer Hotel Praslin Seychelles - Holiday Special Offers, weddings and honeymoon
Package holidays to the Coco de Mer Hotel Praslin island - Le Coco de Mer Seychelles holidays, holiday special offers and late deals from the UK, weddings, wedding and honeymoon, honeymoons
Le Coco de Mer is a friendly family-run and very comfortable hotel in Praslin, designed in contemporary Seychellois style, and nestled between the sea and the famous Vallee de Mai.
www.clubairtravel.co.uk /seychelles/coco_mer.asp   (536 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Coco de Mer: Music: Adam Plack,Adam / Abney, Chiffon Plack,Adam / Rechtman, Ilan Plack   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Many "purists" criticize this genre for not using all the proper techniques when handling the voice and for sugarcoating these respected arias with pop beats, and whatnot, but I think it's a great way to draw people in that would normally steer far away from music such as this.
'Coco de Mer' (or "Tantric Coconut"), which was produced, arranged and conceived by Adam Plack was my first classical crossover buy in a long time and while I wasn't entirely disappointed I've heard far better.
Don't be put off by the cover art of "Coco de Mer," which borders on the pornographic (it features a coconut, considered in India and Africa to be a sexual symbol, that is partially peeled to make it look like a woman's vagina).
www.amazon.com /Coco-Mer-Adam-Plack/dp/B00006IZNV   (1146 words)

  
 Coco De Mer Hotel - Zanzibar, Stone Town - Beach Holidays - Tanzania
Coco De Mer is located in the heart of Stone Town, literally in the famous alleys of Shangani Area close to the Indian Ocean.
In traditional culture, it is believed to be a potent aphrodisiac perhaps because of the singular shapes of the male stalk and the female fruit.
The staff is one of the friendliest, resulting in a good interaction for guests visiting the Island for the first time.
www.africanmeccasafaris.com /zanzibar/beachhotels/cocodemerhotel.asp   (378 words)

  
 Coco de Mer > Luxury Caribbean Villas > St John US Virgin Island Villa Rentals
This unique, just-completed luxury villa located in the exclusive Peter Bay enclave behind an electronic gate is truly the botanical garden of St. John - some of the island's most superb, colorful landscaping and plantings embellish and surround this incredible villa.
Alongside and accessed by a few steps is the most private, air-conditioned bedroom, in its own separate pavilion with screened French doors.
Twin staircases lead to the sparkling pool, set within a unique garden ampitheatre with antique tiling, a central mosaic, and built-in seating.
www.goin2travel.com /cocodemer.htm   (452 words)

  
 PACSOA - Rare Victorian Silver Mounted 'Coco de Mer'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Coco de Mer is a very huge 'double-sided' nut found in the Seychelles.
It was made by the Army and Navy Co-operative Society of Victoria Street, London in 1891.
The manager was Francis Bradford McCrea, and the company traded with Asia around the turn of the century - hence the access to the rare Coco de Mer.
www.pacsoa.org.au /palms/Lodoicea/silver.html   (132 words)

  
 Curbed LA: Coco De Mer De-Ciphered   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It turns out the new US flagship of UK-based Coco de Mer will allow you to pick up your Horsetail Corset Belt [link NSFW] and then relax next door sipping your Bengal Chai at Elixir Tonics.
Just to let you know that we are going to be at 8618 Melrose Ave, next to Elixir, where the old Thomas Schoos store was, we will be open sometime mid September.
From the south bay to the valley, from the westside to the eastside—Angelenos' sense of place, and the neighborhoods they call home, are more important than ever.
la.curbed.com /archives/2006/07/coco_de_mer_dec.php   (166 words)

  
 Coco de Mer
Remaining populations are also threatened by fire and encroachment by invasive plants.
Investigate Coco de Mer on the BGCI Plant Search Database
Producing the largest seeds in the plant kingdom (weighing up to 30kg), this giant of the plant world was known to sailors in the Indian Ocean long before its real home was discovered.
www.bgci.org /conservation/coco_de_mer   (460 words)

  
 Coco de Mer (5br) - St. John, USVI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coco de Mer (5br) - St. John, USVI
We will be happy to get current details of such activity for you, and to give you as much information as we are able to gather or observe about any noise or disturbance near the villa you rent...please inquire !
Seven night minimum rental required all year around for Coco De Mer all year around (except Xmas/New Year's, when a 10-night minimum rental is required).
www2.gobeach.com /usvi/villas/cocodemer.htm   (555 words)

  
 Coco de Mer - Praslin - Seychelles - Indian Ocean (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Coco de Mer - Praslin - Seychelles - Indian Ocean (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
This elegant hotel is situated in one the most remarkable landscapes on the island.
If no navigation drop menu or links are seen above, please navigate using the links below, or switch Javascript on and reload your browser.
www.indian-ocean-islands.com.cob-web.org:8888 /coco+de+mer+praslin.html   (291 words)

  
 Seychelles Hotels - Coco de Mer Hotel Seychelles
Praslin Hotel - Coco de Mer Hotel Seychelles with huge discount on published rates guaranteed!
Coco de Mer is situated at Anse Bois de Rose on the Southern coast of Praslin on the beach facing the sea.
Coco de Mer actually is relatively close to the village of St. Anne.
www.southtravels.com /africa/seychelles/cocodemer/index.html   (390 words)

  
 Romantic Wedding Seychelles in the Coco de Mer - Marriage on the Seychelles (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Romantic Wedding Seychelles in the Coco de Mer - Marriage on the Seychelles (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
Romantic Wedding Seychelles in the Coco de Mer
Marriage ceremony on the decorated pier of the hotel Coco de Mer.
www.world-wide-weddings.com.cob-web.org:8888 /romantic+wedding+praslin.html   (432 words)

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