The Pyramids Of Giza And The Sphinx In Egypt

February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Pyramids Of Giza And The Sphinx In Egypt

The Pyramids Of Giza And The Sphinx In Egypt are the world's oldest tourist attraction and remain cloaked in mystery. The only one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World in existence, the pyramids continue to amaze and confound archaeologists, physicists and astrologists alike. The Pyramids Of Giza And The Sphinx In Egypt Created within almost pinpoint accuracy, the three structures - Khufu, the oldest and largest; Khafre, which seems taller because it is built on higher ground; and Menkaura, with a base area of less than a quarter of the others - inspire questions about their greater … [Read more...]

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Cat Island Bahamas As Home To Mount Alvernia

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cat Island, Bahamas

Cat Island Bahamas,  home to Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas at an astounding 63 m (206 ft) above sea level, is the sixth largest island in the Bahamain island chain. It is rumoured to have been named after Arthur Catt, the famous British sea captain, or from the hordes of wild cats that the English encountered here upon their arrival in the 1600s, depending on who you listen to. The cats were said to be descendants of those orphaned by the early Spanish colonists who left them behind in their rush to find the gold of South America. Cat Island stretches out into the Atlantic … [Read more...]

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Lamu Island Kenya Offering Another Snapshot Of Paradise

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lamu Island, Kenya

Lamu Island Kenya has been called 'enchanting' and it is no great surprise that this is the word used to describe it. Its long, white sandy beaches framed by rolling dunes are as unspoiled today as they were when the land was settled in the fourteenth century as a Swahili trading post. Lamu Island Kenya Lamu town is Kenya's oldest and it has had a colourful history. In its day it served as a thriving port for the export of timber, ivory and amber as well a major outpost for the then thriving slave trade. After the abolition of slavery, Lamu's economy suffered, and has never fully recovered. … [Read more...]

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Carriacou Grenada As ‘The Land Of The Reefs’

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carriacou Island, Grenada

With a mix of Scottish and African ancestry, the Grenadine Island of Carriacou, located north-east of the mainland, offers a glimpse into the mixed ancestry of its population with its wealth of historical attractions and cultural festivals. Carriacou Grenada Island in the Caribbean Sea, is the largest island of the Grenadines, an archipelago in the Windward Islands chain. Carriacou Grenada Known as the Land of Reefs, Carriacou Grenada is the largest of Grenada's sister islands, even through it is a mere 33 sq km (13 sq mi). Despite its size, Carriacou is filled with activities to satisfy … [Read more...]

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Zanzibar Tanzania Is A Scuba Diver And Snorkeller’s Dream

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zanzibar Beach, Tanzania

A low-lying coral island, possibly part of the African continent at one time, Zanzibar Tanzania is a jewel rising proudly out of the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The island lures tourists with its coconut palms swaying in tropical breezes, its gently undulating hills still covered in some places with native forest and its stunning white sandy beaches. Another lure for visitors is the abundance of coral reefs surrounding the island. Dense with many types of marine life as well as different types of coral formations, Zanzibar Tanzania is a scuba diver and snorkeller's dream. Zanzibar … [Read more...]

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Hotel Santorini Grace

April 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
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Santorini Grace - hotel, which is available to offer its visitors only twenty rooms, but no! The project is designed hotel Divercity Architects in collaboration with mplusm. The hotel is located on the island of Santorini in Greece. If you planning Greece vacations, Santorini is place for you. Get down in hotel pool with Sangria in your hand, and take a look at infinite blue sea. If you're hungry there are a lot greece restaurants with all kind of themes. Feel free to enjoy in Greece Foods. Most famous are Greek olives, and Greek Cheese. If you are meat lower, you should try Gyros, Moussaka, … [Read more...]

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Ao Phang-nga National Park of Thailand

November 27, 2010 By 8 Comments
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Until 1974 the island of quaint limestone-rock Ko Tapu, which in Thai means "Rock Nail", was little known outside the province of Phang Nga (Phang Nga), where it is located. Everything changed when in 1974 on the screens out another part of Bond - The Man with the Golden Gun "(The Man with the Golden Gun), which lit up the island. Since then it started to call the island of James Bond (James Bond Island) and it became a place of tourist pilgrimage. The province is located on the west side of the Malay Peninsula, and includes many islands of the Phang … [Read more...]

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Volcano Lunch in Iceland

April 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Located in Northern Europe, Iceland is actually a large mountainous island in the North Atlantic that comprises one of the most picturesque places you will ever see. It is never dark in Iceland and nearly the entire landscape is filled with beautiful and colorful wildflowers, especially around the hills that surround the island's deep fjords. The view of the ocean, mountains and delicate grassy shores is spectacular and breath-taking. The typical Iceland vacation starts with a cruise from one of the many ports of Europe. You will sail through the country's beautiful deep natural … [Read more...]

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Ni ihau, The Forbidden Isle

March 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Ni’ihau is the smallest of the eight inhabited Hawaiian Islands. It measures approximately 69.5 square miles, and is located southwest of Kauai. The small island of Lehua is just 0.7 miles north of Niihau. There is no electricity on Ni’ihau, and no roads, hotels, or restaurants. Today Ni’ihau is a private island. By 1785, King Kamehameha had unified all of the Hawaiian Islands except for Kauai and Ni’ihau. He tried to conquer the island twice; both attempts failed. Finally, in 1810 he returned with a great fleet, and the native rulers of Ni’ihau surrendered rather than risk … [Read more...]

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Kangaroo Valley the Most Beautiful Valley in Australia

March 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

When you think about Australia, what is one of the first things that comes to mind? Kangaroos, of course! If you like these cute creatures and are planning on spending your vacation in Australia this year, why not spend it in Kangaroo Valley? Those looking for a relaxing getaway will be thrilled with the beauty and tranquility of Kangaroo Valley, which is often referred to as “the most beautiful valley in Australia.” Enjoy miles of green pastures, beautiful rivers and the rainforest in a gorgeous place that is so back to nature that you won’t even be able to find any traffic … [Read more...]

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