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The Beauty of Cabo San Lucas’ Beaches

April 3rd, 2009 No comments

Imagine walking barefoot in the loveliest beach you have ever seen. Imagine sitting beside your sand castle while watching the sunset. One should not just imagine when he can experience the immaculate and captivating beaches found in Cabo San Lucas.

The place has become a high-end travel destination. Travelers and tourists who have discovered the beauty of the place have come to the place to relax and unwind. Cabo has numerous grand resorts and clubs that accommodate the flow of tourists in the place.

Playa El Medano is popular because it is coined as the safest beach in town. It offers a clean and white sand shore that is perfect for vacationing families, first time visitors or youth vacationers. If one seeks a wholesome and safe surrounding with many seafood activities and beach parties, the Playa El Medano is a great spot to consider.

For scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, Playa Chileno is most likely a good choice. The beach has wonderful coral reefs that have been home to a beautiful marine life, from a wide variety of fish species to the flora under the sea.

Another on the list is the Playa del Amore or the Lover’s beach. It is a popular Cabo San Lucas beach for its secluded and romantic ambiance that is perfect for couples and newly-weds. Despite its reputation, it remains secluded and requires a water taxi to get there.

The lover’s beach offers an extravagant view of the Sea of Cortez meeting the Pacific Ocean. In the lover’s beach, the romantic views and relaxing winds and waves are suitable for couples who just want to cuddle and enjoy nature. The beach is only accessible by a rental car, other than that, it is difficult to reach as there is no public transportation available when going there.

We now come to the Old Lighthouse or El Faro Viejo. It is famous because of its mechanized lighthouse which is surrounded by sand mounds that are formed throughout the years. The most rewarding experience in staying in this beach is the remarkable view of the Pacific Ocean from the top of the hill.

Other notable beaches in Cabo San Lucas that attract travelers and tourists are the Playa Acapulquito, Tequila Cove, Playa Barco Varado or Solmar Beach, Palmilla Beach, and other exciting Cabo beaches.

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Discovering Scuba Diving Around in Fiji

February 21st, 2009 No comments

For a long time now you have wanted to discover the beauty and the mystery of the deep. Maybe that is the main reason why you signed up into scuba diving, joined a club and earned money relentlessly just so you can have enough to spend for diving trips. And if you are into underwater photography, maybe you want to capture such magnificent views, like the ones that you have seen in photographs from books and nature shows shown on television.

Well, to help you get what you are looking for, it is best to start by choosing first a scuba diving destination”a place thats guaranteed to give you front row seats to natures grand display of marine art. One of the top destinations travel agencies and other divers can recommend”wherever they are in the world”is the Fiji Islands.

Found somewhere between the Australian continent and the Tahiti Islands, the Fiji Islands is considered to be a haven for sightseeing and nature loving fanatics. The islands are scattered throughout the South Pacific Ocean, and is also known to be a place of friendship, due to the warm hospitality offered by its locals.

Though Fiji islands is made up of 322 islands, roughly a hundred of them are inhabited. The islands developed out of the vast coral reefs that inhabit this part of the world. Because of that, scuba diving enthusiasts refers to the islands as the Soft Coral Capital of the World.

It is a known fact that fishes and other marine animals flock to the coral reefs for shelter and food. And since the islands is literally an island made out of coral reefs, scuba divers and snorkelers alike can expect a wide variety of marine life”each with its own set of colors and other wonderful eye candies.

The turquoise-colored waters are also known for its clear vision it provides. The islands being situated near the equator helps bring about the possibility of seeing what is found beneath the waters even from just the surface. And if you are the type that loves warmth and sunshine, then the Fiji Islands will have to top your list of vacation destinations.

If you love photography, then the high visibility which allows you to see what is found beneath for many meters can be captured by your own camera even without diving underwater, thus you dont have to secure your own underwater camera. But the best way to capture such wonderful sights indeed is to suit up for scuba diving, bring along your underwater camera and shoot away. Going under the surface helps you to be near the various species that lurks within the reefs, like the colorful clown and butterfly fish, sharks, and sea anemones. Being near them not only gives you the best shots, but also allows you to study them in their natural habitat up close.

Even though the sights you get to see in this place sounds expensive, the Fiji Islands is also known for its reasonable prices. In fact, many agree that Fiji is the best place to learn scuba diving because most of the dive shops there offer certification courses at relatively cheaper prices. Now thats great deal for a scuba diving destination!

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Things That Would Add To Your Experience In New Zealand

February 11th, 2009 No comments

New Zealand is an island country comprising of two major islands identified as the north and south islands. New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere in the south west of the Pacific Ocean. The flightless kiwi bird is an inhabitant of New Zealand and also considered as its national bird. New Zealand was a colony, and is still a member colony of the United Kingdom.

Auckland is considered to be the largest city on the north island of New Zealand. It is believed that there are more boat owners than car owners in Auckland because the public of Auckland are in love with the sea. There are various places to visit in and around Auckland. Auckland has a museum and a zoo as well; however the place to visit is the Kelly Tariton’s Antarctica and underwater world where you are able to see unlimited variety of fish and a remarkable Antarctica finding. Where else on earth would you get a chance to find penguins living in fresh snow and ice!

The sky tower of Auckland rises 328 meters and has a number of fine dining restaurants and a casino on the ground floor. The view from the top of the tower of Auckland and its surroundings is magnificent. The Victoria park market is over a century old and still throbs with the typical life of a market. The shops and stalls sell handicrafts, artwork, and a whole lot of mementos.

On the west coast is the biggest all weather glacier center and is the only one of its sort in the southern hemisphere. You can go for indoor ice climbing which would be an exclusive experience in its own. To experience a real outdoor trip on a glacier whilst on the west coast, take a guided tour along the longest glacier on the west coast. Those who love the nature there are amazing trails and walking tracks that offer some breath taking views on the west coast.

New Zealand has unlimited attractions, and the options differ depending on the frame of mind and interest of the tourist. From exploration to wineries with sheep farming, there is definitely something for every individual. New Zealand has one of finest maritime parks and offers an unusual treat to sea whales, dolphins, and penguins.

In the south island also, there are plenty of interesting places to visit. New Zealanders love the sea and there are plenty of spots for diving, sailing, swimming, and enjoying other water sports. There are sight seeing tours, visits to scenic places, and of course plenty of golf courses for golfers.

Travelling around New Zealand is not at all difficult as it has excellent air and transportation systems. There is a lot of accommodation available in New Zealand. New Zealand is entirely developed and has a booming economy.

New Zealanders adore sports, mainly rugby and cricket. There striking rivals are the Australians who are also their closest neighbors. It’s a wonderful country to visit, and there are lots to see and do in New Zealand.

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The Whales of Kodiak Alaska

February 11th, 2009 No comments

Here is an Alaskan festival that is more on the focus for nature than anything else. The Whale Fest Kodiak.

The Whale Fest Kodiak is a week-long event that features the whales in their natural habitats. Commonly featured are the orcas and the gray whales that pass through the small island of Kodiak, in Alaska. It’s more of a small scale festival, featuring several lectures about the whales, art shows and galleries, movie features, activities by the local schools and by the community as a whole.

The over all event actually lasts for ten days, in celebration of the migratory return of the whales from the Pacific Ocean to the waters of Alaska. The first inhabited stop is the island of Kodiak, off the gulf of Alaska. This is the height of whale-watching, and the visitors are not disappointed. A lot of the resident whales aren’t shy around the camera, and some do well with posing for them.

Admittedly, it is not the festival that draws the crowd in but the mammals themselves, as their population and their immense numbers are a rare thing up in the North. Most tourists consider whale-watching as the center of the festival, and the locals couldn’t digress with this fact. For after all, the festival started with the migratory routes of the whales.

This year, more events have been added to spice up the festival. Scientific lectures, music shows and games to public forums and debates; all focused to not only educate the guest, but to entertain as well. The festival also does well to bring income to the island of Kodiak. The community receives a lot of visitors on the event height of the festival.

The festival is also a good nexus for school goers, those who want to see marine action up-close. Most schools take their kids up north for this annual event.

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