Disney Dream, the best cruise ship in 2015

Disney Dream

If you’re wondering, you know that the largest cruise ship in the world is the Allure of the Seas, 255,282 tons to 362 meters in length, for an “error” of construction is longer than 50 mm twin sister, the Oasis of the Seas.

Disney Dream

But not always size matters, and not always large or long goes hand in hand with better, at least according to those of Cruise Critic , a site that collects reviews of people traveling by cruise. So a species Advisor of the seas, in the choice of the winners, as these are voted on by members of the community. Continue reading “Disney Dream, the best cruise ship in 2015”

Africa: Ounianga lakes in Chad

Ounianga lakes

There are a lot of lakes around the world, close as the lake Vico, in Tuscia near Rome, and far away, like the Lake Hillier, a pink lake in Australia. There are lakes that do not seem lakes, lakes where you go to swim with jellyfish, and lakes that are called Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.

Ounianga lakes

Then there are the lakes that are located where it should be, as a series of lakes that are located in the Sahara desert, in the north-east of Chad, occupying a basin among the Tibesti Mountains, and that for this reason, the 2012, appear in the list of protected sites as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are the Ounianga Lakes. Continue reading “Africa: Ounianga lakes in Chad”

Cinque Terre, a route: The Blue Trail

Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre are a piece of paradise that belongs to Italy. Under this name identifies a stretch of coast, very jagged, on the Ligurian Riviera, located in the province of La Spezia between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero. In this stretch of coast, there are five villages that make up the Cinque Terre in fact, and have: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Cinque Terre

Fascinating tourist destination, popular all year round, the Cinque Terre are included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as well as being protected marine area. Here also established the Cinque Terre National Park, within which lies one of the most beautiful landscape that offers its visitors. Continue reading “Cinque Terre, a route: The Blue Trail”

What to see in Lucerne: Dance of Death Bridge

Dance of Death Bridge

Outside the Spreuerbrucke Lucerne looks like an old world place, almost bucolic, the kind of place where lovers medieval might have met on a warm spring day. But crossing the bridge we welcome tens of historical paintings, placed under the roof, with skeletons and the harvester of souls, reminding travelers that every second spent a moment brings us closer to death.

Dance of Death Bridge

The bridge to the hut was built in the thirteenth century to connect a group of mills to the mainland. During the early times, the mill workers were allowed to unload from their waste into the river, because they were outside the villages. Continue reading “What to see in Lucerne: Dance of Death Bridge”

The best panoramic view of the Caribbean: Gros Piton in Saint Lucia

Gros Piton in Saint Lucia

Say and think of the Caribbean Sea and relaxation. Take for example, Santo Domingo, a favorite destination who wants to escape the cold winter: tropical climate, relaxation and many beaches. No fatigue.

Gros Piton in Saint Lucia

If in addition to the beaches, you want to see something “real”, historian, alive, then there is Cuba, and then there are the West Indies, Jamaica, Martinique, the Barbabos, and many other islands, where the watchword is sea, sea, and sea. But as with all rules, there is an exception: Saint Lucia. Continue reading “The best panoramic view of the Caribbean: Gros Piton in Saint Lucia”

Sharm el Sheik: Why go on vacation in the winter

Sharm el Sheik

The reasons to go on vacation in the winter in Sharm el Sheik are therefore basically two: the climate is perfect, neither too cool nor too humid and there is no rush of tourists. No coincidence that all recommended leaving for Sharm el Sheik in periods ranging from January to June and from September to October, except to check when there is the Ramadan (may find many shops and businesses closed during this period): winter temperatures vary between 20 to 25 degree, while in the summer traveling about 35-45 degree as nothing.

Sharm el Sheik

Let’s say that Sharm el Sheik offers an ideal holiday for all. You can dedicate yourself to sports, you can get a tan in the sun, you can indulge in the activities proposed in the resort and you can also make interesting excursions. Continue reading “Sharm el Sheik: Why go on vacation in the winter”