Sunday, October 27, 2013

PUERTO RICO




PUERTO RICO
There are so many wonderful opportunities for tourists who visit this beautiful destination. From white sandy beaches, rain forests, and a ton of history you won't be bored here. One thing you must sight see is El MorroEl Morro juts out of San Juan harbor beckoning cruise ships just as it used to deter sea attacks. The structure is a hulking six-story fortress built between 1539 and 1589, withstanding two World Wars and several other scrimmages. Here is a link to purchase tour tickets
http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/el-morro/


If you don't wanna spend any cash, a free place to go is Sun Bay or also known as Vieques. Its most popular at dawn for its amazing sunsets. But this beautiful beach is popular year round. Travelers say "Vieques is the most beautiful island out there, the beaches are beautiful and the peace is incredible. The people are very friendly and there's fruit every where you go."







Visit the top ranked hotel of Puerto Rico! It is called the Royal Isabela Golf Resort. At Royal Isabela, it has designed a premier Caribbean destination with the accommodations of luxury real estate and professional golf, and of course the most breathtaking coastline nature has to offer. 


Here is the link to this beautiful hotel!
http://www.royalisabela.com/

Watch this video for some other great travel ideas!




Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Washington DC- United States


The nation's capital. Washington DC. Home of past and present presidents, sports teams, the White House, the Washington Monument, museums, and the Lincoln Memorial. One of America's top visited places, has so much to see and do. Inside the capital building, go and take a tour and visit the museum and relish America's history.



Go and visit the White House. Take pictures in front President Obama's house and share them with your friends. The White House is heavily guarded so do not try to do anything stupid but enjoy the view and talk with some guards.





Another site to see is the very famous Washington Monument. Built  to commemorate our first president, George Washington, and his army. The monument stands 555 feet tall and the view can be enjoyed with a nice elevator ride up to the top.




Take a nice long walk across from the Washington Monument to go and see the Lincoln Memorial. Built in commemoration of former president Abraham Lincoln in 1922, this monument is one of the few monuments meant to honor a president. Just like the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial is also free and is open all the time for pictures.




Another great place to visit in Washington DC, is the very famous Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. While we've seen the movies, the Smithsonian is better in real life. Filled with so much life and history, the Smithsonian Museum is really a site to see. There are dinosaur exhibits and rooms of jewels and much more! Admission is free and you can find more information at:
http://www.mnh.si.edu/visit/




The US Holocaust Museum is another great site to see in Washington DC. Filled with hundreds of artifacts, pictures, and videos of the Holocaust, this museum is really worth seeing. Go and explore and see what really happened at one of the most tragic events in world history. Hear from survivors as they tell their stories of what they went through. Tickets for this museum are free. They are also open everyday and welcome many people. For more information, visit: http://www.ushmm.org/information/plan-a-visit


Here is a little video from a popular show on tv called Next Stop Travel:


For tickets on planes or prices on hotels, check Expedia for information.

http://www.expedia.com/





Sunday, October 20, 2013

Rio De Janero (Cidade Maravilhosa)



Rio de Janeiro

Cidade Maravilhosa, which translates into Marvelous city.
You can visit this “marvelous” place year round if you enjoy tropical rainforests, crystal clear seas, warm sandy beaches, dazzling views, and green mountain ranges.


Carnaval 
The best time to visit Rio De Janeiro is in February, for the carnival. "Carnaval" (which is Portuguese for carnival) is celebrated through out Brazil, but no town or village celebrates it like Rio. The Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the biggest, most artistic, carnival in Brazil and possibly the world. Half a million tourist visit this event every year. 
The carnival is held 40 days before Easter, the last for 4 being the most wild days. People band together with singers, orchestras and other party-goers an dance to music –specifically Samba.
Carnival tickets vary from $69 to $300. Depending on the type of ticket.
For More information:
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Christ the Redeemer
Rio is famous for its fantastically unique landscape.
One of the most famous being the “Cristo”, which was once reachable by climbing hundreds of steps, now one can use elevators and escalators. Christ the Redeemer, a 98FT tall statue that was build in 1922. The view from the top is spectacular and a must see when you visit Brazil.



Ipanema Beach
One of the most famous beaches in the world, ipanema beach brings you activities ranging from sun bathing to golfing. Put on your bikini and walk the beach, people watch, and enjoy the fantastic waves.


Tijuca Rain Forest
Ride a jeep through a tropical rain forest.
Spectacular views including waterfalls and spectacular lush green mountains.
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Friday, October 18, 2013

GRAND CANYON- ARIZONA



The grand canyon is one of the three things seen from the moon. With its average width of 10 miles, length of 277 river miles, and depth of 1 mile, its a sight that everyone must see. Nearly two billion years of the Colorado river has shaped this amazing canyon. Its one of the world's greatest wonders. 
Here are a few breath taking photos:











If these photos aren't convincing you to see this amazing place in person, then check out some cool things you can do in the canyon.
Here is a link to some amazing tours, hikes, and much more!
http://www.canyontours.net/?ctt_id=1735753&ctt_adnw=Google&ctt_ch=ps&ctt_entity=tc&ctt_cli=11x23045x69402x513836&ctt_kw=grand%20canyon%20attractions&ctt_adid={creative}&ctt_nwtype=search

Ever been in a helicopter?
Explore the canyon, and ride in one for a low price! 
You'll depart for the eastern part of the Canyon, crossing Zuni Point and heading through the Zuni Corridor. You'll see the Desert View Watchtower, the Painted Desert, and the Navajo Indian Reservation just to the east, along the Colorado River.
















Sunday, October 13, 2013

Las Vegas

WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS NEVADA
 
With over 38 Million people visiting this desert oasis, it’s no mystery why it holds a spot on our List.
Las Vegas has 17 of the 20 biggest hotels in the United States.
Dazzling lights, sights, and sounds are expected in Las Vegas. With an overwhelming amount of things to do, here are the Must Do’s .

 Las Vegas Buffets

All the gambling, dancing, drinking, etc. can really work up an appetite. Here are some of the best Vegas Buffets.

Wicked Spoon Buffet:
 The wicked spoon can be found at The Cosmopolitan, located at 3708 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109. At the fair price of $38 per person you can enjoy endless quality meals, and a variety selection that will surely leave you satisfied. 





Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace:
 $15 - $50 a person, depending on the time of day, you can enjoy upscale meals that will certainly leave you impressed. The Bacchanal buffet cost $17 million to build and looks like an upscale restaurant. With 500+ dishes, you’ll surely be satisfied. 




The Buffet Bellagio:
$38.99 per person includes bottomless Champagne. Enjoy meals that are just as elegant as the Bellagio hotel itself. Variety salad selections, caviar, sushi, and much more. 
 
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Day/Night Clubs

Some of the best nightclubs in the world reside in Las Vegas. Here are the top few that you must check out.

The Marque Nightclub and Day Club:

 
62,000 square feet venue, and a multi million dollar sound stage make this club, which opened on New Years Eve 2010, the prime club to visit while you’re in Vegas.
With it's Grand Opening on New Year’s Eve 2010, Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan has become the most spectacular new space in Las Vegas. During the day you can get your own Grand Cabana with individual infinity pools. Party in the sun on the pool deck..
Marquee Nightclub is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00pm to 4:00am.
Marquee Day-club is open Thursday to Sunday from 10:00am to 7:00pm. 

Moon Night Club:  
Located at the top of the Palms, this two-level club brings you the best view of the strip. Dance in the moon light when the retractable roof opens, to reveal the dazzling nighttime stars. 

XS Nightclub
 
Located at the Encore Hotel and Casino. XS makes the list with a 1,100 square foot dance floor, 27,000 square foot pool area, and a 13,000 square foot indoor area. $100 Million dollar price tag made this club one of the priciest in Vegas. Over 8,000 people visit XS nightly. Not only can you dance at this nightclub, but you can also find guests in their swimwear, swimming in the pool past 10 pm. 

Las Vegas Club Crawl: If you still can’t decide which bars, and clubs to go to; then club crawl can decide for you. For as low as $39 you can enjoy VIP access to five venues, four drink tickets, VIP line bypasses, food specials, and more. 



Sightseeing
Bellagio Fountains: 
 
Every 15 – 30 minutes from 3pm to Midnight, the Bellagio fountains shoot water 460 feet into the air. 1,214 water shooting spritzers give you a choreographed dance which will leave you dazzled.

Shark Reef Aquarium:

 

 Located at the Mandalay Bay, this outdoor and indoor aquarium will leave people of all ages amazed.