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January 4, 2013February 7, 2014

Four Fascinating Places to see in Lanzarote

Lanzarote is the number one travel destination on the Spanish coast, and this is not surprising when you think about numerous attractions, sandy beaches, the great climate and warm waters. Here are a few places you shouldn’t miss when visiting Lanzarote.

Haria City
The peaceful town of Haria is situated in the northern part of the island, called “The Valley of One Thousand Palms”. The small town is incredibly beautiful, and it has a charming city center filled with small shops, boutiques and coffee houses. In the past, the town was frequently ransacked by pirates, and it even burnt to the ground once. However the trees grew again and the city has reclaimed its former beauty and charm. Continue reading “Four Fascinating Places to see in Lanzarote”

December 12, 2012December 17, 2012

5 reasons why Gran Canaria is the ideal destination for relaxing

1. Because you do not need to be locked 8 hours on a plane to cross the Atlantic in search of Caribbean beaches. Just 2 hours from Madrid or Barcelona find one of the largest and most pristine stretches of sand, Maspalomas.

An extraordinary beach located south of Gran Canaria which draws a single spectacular dune landscape on the island of endless beaches of golden sand. Stroll, relax, sunbathe and enjoy this beautiful desert landscape with views of the Atlantic. Continue reading “5 reasons why Gran Canaria is the ideal destination for relaxing”

August 7, 2012August 12, 2012

Balearic Islands: The most beautiful beaches in Majorca

The Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, are not only famous for the great vitality of their nights and the number of discos and clubs that host. There are many other reasons to enjoy a few days of vacation in those areas.

First of all, the sea and the beaches. Let us see how it behaves Majorca in fact of beaches and coasts suitable for snorkeling (even if for diving it seems that Ibiza and Formentera are the best destinations).

The choice is pretty wide, there are approximately 300 beaches in Majorca, although there are some ruined by wild urbanization, many are truly heavenly. Such as Es Trenc, three miles of pristine white sand and turquoise sea that are earning the title of the most beautiful island. Followed by Es Pregons Grans and Es Pregons Petits, reachable only on foot or by boat, and Cala Mondrago, famous for its crystal clear sea. Continue reading “Balearic Islands: The most beautiful beaches in Majorca”

August 3, 2012August 12, 2012

Greece: the most beautiful beaches on the island of Zakynthos

If you choose to go on holiday on a Greek island probably love the sea and appreciated the long beaches and cliffs where you can dive and swim in water that is clean and transparent. And if the island you have chosen is Zakynthos there are some places you need to know to enjoy a swim in the blue.

We recommend that you start from Piazza San Marco and get away from the city for about ten minutes past the harbor and tennis courts, to arrive in an area normally frequented by the locals: a small field, the easy access to water and a tavern that offers all the necessary complete the picture. Continue reading “Greece: the most beautiful beaches on the island of Zakynthos”

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012

The marine park Redang Archipelago

Nine islands along the east coast of the peninsula, crystal clear sea, white sand, sun-baked rock formations, tropical palms, worthy set for Hollywood movies, fish, lots of colorful fish, coral reef inhabitants, become park to allow the turtles to hatch their eggs in peace (or almost ..), a true paradise for lovers of sea and snorkelling.

We are in Malaysia, Redang Archipelago islands, which for some years are contesting the best-known Thai Islands. Redang, 7 to 6 km are its measures, is the largest of all, and the unique archipelago, where you can stay in a resort. Continue reading “The marine park Redang Archipelago”

June 13, 2012June 14, 2012

The Azores: A lost paradise off the coast of the Portugal

Like a lost paradise, the nine Azores islands, lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean offers a unique journey to the center of the world!

Dreaming up new horizons for your green holiday? Opt for the Azores, Portuguese islands west of Lisbon, haven for plants and animals, lost in the middle of the ocean.

These volcanic islands offer the ascension of their volcanoes, which allow you to enjoy a superb view from the top but also to enjoy the ride itself: green meadows, forests and flowers are the sets of these lovely islands. On the island of Graciosa is an ancient volcano that you can even go inside with stairs that can penetrate underground. Continue reading “The Azores: A lost paradise off the coast of the Portugal”

June 11, 2012June 12, 2012

Visit to Goree Island in Senegal

Registered in UNESCO World Heritage, Goree Island offers its passengers a visit that remains etched in your memories, because it ensures that its tragic history is never forgotten…

Located off Dakar, Senegal, one reaches the island of Goree in a rowboat, after a short twenty minute ride. A trip that have also made thousands of slaves in colonial times, and that leads to an island where traces of trafficking slave trade are still there to remind us of the horror of these facts.

The great celebrity, but sad celebrity, Goree Island is its “House of Slaves”. Built around 1780 full time of colonization by European powers, this house is the symbol of black slavery, a monument to remember the terrible stories that happened there. “The door of no return” on the port, where the slaves embarked, goes for its comments, but there reigns an atmosphere that leaves severe imagine what happened there for centuries. Continue reading “Visit to Goree Island in Senegal”

June 9, 2012November 9, 2013

Under the sun of Costa Rica

Want of sun and scenery? For your next vacation, go for a dream holiday in the sun, fly to Costa Rica, the first tourist destination in Central America. Discover cecharmant Central American countries, between Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, known and recognized for the beauty and quality of its beaches.

During your stay in San Jose, do not miss to visit the Gold Museum, which preserves with that of Bogota and Lima, the most beautiful relics, the most beautiful pieces of jewelry and works of pre-Columbian civilizations. Visit also the Museum of Jade, which contains the largest collection of jade and the continent at the National Museum where you can learn the specifics of the Costa Rican culture. As soon as the dark, take a walk in the neighborhood of La Esmeralda. Probably only keep you not insensitive to the melodies played by mariachi serenades and musical groups. Continue reading “Under the sun of Costa Rica”

June 6, 2012June 6, 2012

Trip to Dominican Republic

Major destination in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic occupies about two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, Haiti occupies the western third of the island. St. Domingo, the capital, is the largest city, and also the first tourist destination in the Caribbean to Cuba.

These are not just the architectural treasures on the island that you mark, but all this excitement, this unique folklore from many of interbreeding. All these influences have conferred the country will have a special that will make unforgettable your vacation in the Dominican Republic.

All the ingredients for a dream vacation: lots of sun, hundreds of miles of white sand, fishing villages, tunes of traditional music, crocodiles, whales, a few quaffing of rum, without forgetting local mood! Continue reading “Trip to Dominican Republic”

April 28, 2012June 16, 2020

Mauritius: A dream destination in winter

Rain, cold wind, dark clouds … you just can not more? Escape away from the dullness of the daily depressing, winter that never ends, you in dream? The Mauritius, pearl of the Indian Ocean, is for you!

Leave for Mauritius is to be immersed in the heart of a perfect postcard. Coconut trees, sandy beaches, coral reefs … the scenery is assured. You can even dive with the dolphins! If you prefer hiking, this volcanic island will satisfy your passion, particularly with the discovery of Trou aux Cerfs, a beautiful crater. The garden of Pamplemousse where you can enjoy a lush and colorful flora.

This island always pleasant temperature (between 22-30° C by the sea) indulges in the sweetness of life. Continue reading “Mauritius: A dream destination in winter”