Big Holiday Guide

My theory is that a real traveler is able to find things that are attractive even in the most unlikely places. Well, Buffalo probably not make the “main purpose trip” list for a while, but I’ve done some research on it and I think it’s time to explore the Buffalo, the closest American city to Toronto, south of Niagara Falls and right across the border in Fort Erie.

So fellow travel lovers and architecture Shauna and I went early yesterday morning to make the 2 hour trip to Buffalo. We chose the Fort Erie border and fortunately was not very busy.

Approaching the city we immediately took a wrong turn and headed south on Highway 5 away from downtown. But we must look at Buffalo beach, a marina in this area include a rather spectacular and some old rundown industrial buildings. We turned itself around and headed back downtown. Because the tourist information office is closed on Sunday we thought we would stop at the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel to pick up some tourist brochures and city maps. Another pleasant experience: The lady at the front desk very helpful, providing us with a brochure some printouts on how to get to two of the most important heritage sites in Buffalo architecture: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House and other important Buffalo work, Graycliff Mansion.

After parking the car on Delaware Avenue at about 10:30 am, the one thing that surprised us immediately was how empty the streets. There was hardly any foot traffic at all and very few vehicles passing by.

We parked our car close to Niagara Square and started exploration on foot. First on the agenda is the Buffalo City Hall, Art Deco skyscraper that monumental completed in 1931, built of orange-colored stone with intricate details and colorful ornaments.

We do a small circle in the center and cover the building some really exciting. Red color and detailed ornamentation of Louis Sullivan Building Guarantee really caught our imagination. We pass St Paul’s Cathedral and past the Main Street trolley tracks we found Elicott House Square. Eastern entrance to the building was actually open so we entered. This building was founded in 1896 according to designs by Daniel Burnham, one of Chicago’s most famous architects. This building was built around a large interior court covered by a glass block ceiling held by a steel frame decorated. We commented on how similar this design is one of Chicago’s most famous buildings, “rookery”, and it was not until this morning I realized that both buildings were created by the same architect.

This is an extraordinary building impresses with beautiful sweeping staircase and intricate mosaic covering the entire page. From the Field House Ellicot we headed to the Hotel Lafayette, a handsome red brick and white terra cotta French Renaissance-style building built in anticipation of the expected influx of visitors at the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. Due to financial difficulties, but it was not opened until 1904. From there we checked out the General Electric Tower, a handsome white Terracotta clad structure dating back to 1912.

Electricity tower right next to the building by chance another interesting: Buffalo Savings Bank, Buffalo building boom of realizing the second half of the 19th century. In the late 1890s – peak of the golden age of Buffalo – the bank held a competition for a new headquarters. Contest was won by Green & Wicks, turn-of-the-century Buffalo major architectural firms. Their design projected stability, security, and the signature feature is a domed building aspiration.The gold leaf.

After the Buffalo Savings Bank we explored the Genesee Building which is currently the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Just as we finished exploring that building the heavens opened and there is heavy rain so we sat in front of the Hyatt and took in the street scene. We are facing Main Street, the road is now a pedestrian zone and holds the line light rail rapid transit Buffalo. One thing we noticed consistently in Buffalo is the absence of street-level shops and restaurants. Many modern administrative buildings in Buffalo have a rather strong feelings and the non-welcome, and several new buildings dating back to the 50s and then have jail almost feel them. The resulting scarcity of street-level store fronts combined with the utter lack of pedestrians (certainly on the weekend) really gives downtown Buffalo a rather eerie deserted feel, and the absence of the city center of our most striking impression of Buffalo. Judging from the classic styled street lamps with blooming planters, however, the city seems to have been working on beautifying the city center.

We started back in the car and past the Hotel Statler, which is not actually a hotel anymore, but apparently a building full of lawyer’s office. We have seen in the impressive lobby which features French chandeliers from the early 20th century. I took some pictures, but the security guard stopped me, told me photography is not allowed. We were really interesting chat after this long and he commented on the economic problems of Buffalo and how in his opinion, the current mayor is only making things worse. One example of the economic problems the city is that the grand ballroom at the Hotel Statler only recently reopened after being closed since 1957. Furthermore, building owners had previously tried to create a food court in the basement and had opened the main floor, but ran out of money before the food court could be built. So now you have an opening rather prominent on the ground floor with views to the empty basement without stores or food outlets. Contact us also comment on the reasons why the city of Buffalo was without a man, and he said that all the locals buy them in suburban malls and big warehouse stories. That, combined with the economic woes of the city, seems to have created a flight to the suburbs that has left the city’s core rather lifeless on the weekend.

Well, we had to move to our other tourist gems of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House. Darwin Martin was a high level executive with the Larkin Soap Company and brother-in-law had encouraged Darwin to seek the work of Wright in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. After familiarizing himself with Wright’s work, he brought him to Buffalo in November 1902 to build a house for his brother, Barton House, with a size of about 4000 feet, and then to build the main house, a 15,000 square foot Prairie Style home, characterized by Wright’s rigorous and consistent cross plan, the pier and cantilevers, and the principles of other prairie home. After years of neglect, Martin house is now under renovation to restore back to its original grandeur of an authentic early 1900′s.

Now the empty buildings and some great photographs illustrate the former decor and furnishings. It’s very visible that this building has been neglected for a long time and the Martin House Restoration Corporation is working very hard to return back to the authentic 1907 characteristics, even to the level of rebuilding the pergola and the coach house which was destroyed by a previous owner. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and provided by the tour guides are very excited and all the volunteer staff at the gift shop and the chaperone were very helpful. We even received a glass of water in the 60s style kitchen of House Martin will be torn out and replaced with more authentic furnishings as the renovation continues.

After the damp heat inside the Martin and Barton Houses we were glad to get out to cool. We passed Park East Side Historic District surrounding Delaware Park, the creation of the famous landscape designer Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park. The area around Delaware Park and Forest Lawn Cemetery is a beautiful part of town with houses and beautifully manicured lawns, and beauty is most visible on Millionaires Row ‘along Delaware Avenue. There is more traffic and street life in the Buffalo, the atmosphere pleasant and impressive residential areas.

We headed to the nearby Niagara River and drove along the Seaway Trail, crossed Grand Island and continued on the outskirts of Niagara Falls, NY, right along the Niagara River to Lewiston. Drive north of Niagara Falls State Park Fort Niagara on Lake Ontario is gorgeous, with old houses overlooking the beautiful Niagara River, huge trees hanging 2-lane country road, with well kept properties on either side of the road. Our lovely greasy lunch outside, enjoying the breeze (hey, you do not have to eat healthy every day) and then continued our journey all the way to Fort Niagara State Park, admiring the villas and estates.

We have chosen to cross the border at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, but construction work had caused confusing detours and a local New York State father and son team stopped their car when they saw us in the street, staring at maps, trying to figure how to get to the border . They rolled down the window and said they would guide us to the bridge, which they did. We followed them for about 10 minutes through the maze of detour signs until we found the bridge and headed back to Canada. We were both very impressed with the friendliness and helpful locals.

Back on the Canadian side we drove along the Niagara Parkway and stopped at the beautiful little village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. NOTL calls itself “the prettiest village in Ontario”, and they may be right. The village is home to a beautifully maintained Victorian homes, overflowing flower baskets, souvenir shops, cafes, bed and breakfasts, as well as the renowned Shaw Festival, and for many Ontarians it is a favorite destination for a quick weekend getaway.

From Niagara-on-the-Lake we headed through vineyards and orchards to St. Catharines, and to the Port Dalhousie area of ​​beach entertainment, do not forget to stop by the road-side fruit stall to buy ripe red cherries and nuclear-size apricots fresh from the tree . About 20 minutes from NOTL, Port Dalhousie harbor marina and pier length and variety of outdoor terrace restaurant, ice cream parlors, souvenir shops and other entertainment.

The atmosphere in Port Dalhousie was almost like the California seaside resort town with rollerbladers, walkers, beach volleyball players, boaters and pedestrians stroll leisurely through the village and on the dock. The sun began to set up and the lake laid out before us like an ocean, with no shoreline visible on the other. It’s a beautiful summer evening and I feel like I want to spend a whole week in this place happen. But no luck, we should go back to Toronto after our exciting girls-only trip to Buffalo and Niagara Peninsula.

We have to explore some outstanding architectural gems, connected with the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, a lovely greasy lunch right next to the Niagara River, enjoying the hospitality and the usefulness of the local population York State New, and back in home territory, we jump all Lake Ontario shore to enjoy fresh fruit, frozen yogurt and extraordinary afternoon relaxing on the beach. Does not get much better than that …..

Lake Tahoe Nevada and California are both world renowned for its great mix of terrain, scenery, resorts, nightlife, and quality of snow. People from all over the world to travel every year experience Tahoe skiing, snowboarding, skiing and shoeing and inland for themselves … Tahoe boasts that not many are disappointed. With 7 resorts to choose from, casinos and gambling on the Nevada side, and outlets, shopping and fine dining on the California side, South Lake Tahoe, paired with beautiful scenery in absolutely every direction, it is very difficult for any vacation to loose.

One of the most recognized resort is claiming Heavenly Heavenly Resort is the largest resort in California, but bordering Lake Tahoe Nevada and create possibilities for fun are three times “played a major Lake Tahoe winter.”. Heavenly offers not only the largest vertical drop in California (3,500 feet), but also the owner of Lake Tahoe Summit the highest (10 067). Mountain, at Heavenly, has 95 different and varied paths that covers all levels of skiing ability and sensation seeking with the access of their 30 lifts, nine high speeds. Heavenly is also the proud owner of the most powerful snowmaking system to ensure that West Coast will always have enough snow, no matter what Mother Nature has to say! The resort also offers a variety of ski schools, clinics and services to make your day perfect. You can take private or group lessons, specialty clinics directed at women’s adventures, or a number of special classes aimed at the problem areas. They also have day care on site, tour, photos and shuttle service, and the area to check for Ski or Snowboard while enjoying other parts of the mountain. Heavenly also has a large tree runs for snowboarders and has a reputation as the resort is very friendly hostel.

No lodging on site at Heavenly, but they have worked hard to ensure that your stay in Lake Tahoe can be the best vacation ever. With this goal in mind, they have worked to develop relationships with hotels, motels, condos and B & Bs in the area and have a special “Heavenly” price when you select a price range from $ 49 to $ 200 + night “of the selected property. ” depending on the number of rooms and date of stay.

Heavenly lift tickets for the price varies depending on the length and the time you’ll be skiing, but they offer a discount plan if tickets purchased online head of time. Prices start at $ 106 for 2007-2008 and varies from there, but not exceeding $ 158 for the pass two days during the Christmas season. They also have teen and children’s lift ticket prices. They also offer lift tickets for longer stays 7 to 10 days.

If you want to enjoy some of the most unique runs and launch while visiting Lake Tahoe, Heavenly ski or snowboarding is a must on your to do list!

Ski Heavenly

Northstar at Tahoe resort is a unique experience in the ski resort. It has a village filled with restaurants, shops, ice arenas, as well as the home run is great for beginners or pros to warm up on! Along with Run Village, Northstar has six other attractions to choose from. Mt. Pluto is one of the most family-friendly they are. It has many well maintained, runs quite suggestive. For those looking for something just a little harder than Mount Pluto, Northstar is the perfect Northwest Territory. Intended for intermediate skiers and is ideal for improving your technical skills, training to run harder, or racing. Backside is the main ski for moderate to advanced skiers and offering a different seven-mile long runs and acres of tree skiing. Lookout Mountain is one of Northstar’s local hotspots. Known for steep inclines and runs a lump is a challenge even for experienced skiers. If you are looking for a challenge, this is the place. The Terrain Park is considered one of these offer all sizes and skill levels in its 45 tracks, boes, 50 jumps and jibs “ten best terrain parks in North America.”. There are also 420 foot Super Pipe snowboarders to enjoy! Another great feature at Northstar at Tahoe is X-country and snowshoeing areas. More than 24 miles from open to snowshoeing, tracking, or skate-ski in a safe and well maintained, far from all the hustle and bustle of pacing higher. If you come to Northstar as your first ski experience, you’re lucky they offer a lot of skiing and snowboarding classes for adults, children, and women only classes.

Lift ticket at Northstar vary from $ 28 to $ 68 dollars for a single day pass (child / senior for adults). There are discounts for multi-day passes and schedules are different prices for the holidays.

Northstar also has many lodging options from rooms Northstar Village, for Northstar Condos, Houses for Northstar Mountain, and that the new Northstar Village Condo varying in price and number of rooms from 1 Lofts space for $ 139 night for deluxe residential package with 6 rooms, 4 bathroom for $ 1,800 a night. All in all, Northstar at Tahoe is centered around the family has everything needed for great ski vacation.

Mt. Rose ski resort offers the highest elevation at 8260 feet Tahoe point and the closest to Reno, Nevada, the nearest airport to Lake Tahoe. Mt. Rose offers 1,200 hectares of new powder and the Chutes have added more than 200 acres of steep, 1500 foot vertical drop at 40-55 degrees, experienced skiers to enjoy. There are four gates, or entrances to the Chutes which can be accessed by normal Zephyr chair lift, or by express Chuter Chairman. Mt. Rose also has a well rounded array of skiing options, with more than 60 runs, beginner and intermediate runs as well as advanced and expert runs. The longest term was two and a half miles long.

Offers day and half day lift tickets from $ 68 to $ 42, Mt. Rose is a cheap option for those who might be in Reno or Tahoe for other reasons and just have a day to ski.

No lodging accommodations located on Mt. Rose, but a short half hour drive to Reno to make lodging options, gambling, nightclubs, and entertainment when you’re not on the slopes are very diverse and easily accessible. Room rates and vacation packages are usually cheaper in Reno than in Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose provides the budget conscious holiday is the best option!

Kirkwood Resort

Kirkwood Resort offers skiers the choice of the most in more than 65 channels, more than 50%. They also offer a selection of early, advanced and expert their 2300 acres of skiable terrain. One of the most distinctive thing about Resort Kirwood is a unique and interesting classes and tours. They have guided interior tours, touring snowboarding, ski touring several different, as well as classes and clinics for skiers and boarding of all ages. They have a clinic to take an avalanche safety and security of skiers and teaching about it very seriously. They also offer them some kind of Kirkwood: Expedition series with such travel tour or a tour of Cat Powder avalanches. They also offer Kirkwood: Expedition tours geared to children and teenagers, giving them activities, supervised education to participate in while their parents enjoy a walk. Prices for these tours and classes depending on the length and complexity of touring, but starting at $ 100 and go clear up to thousands for a night expedition. Daily lift tickets are $ 15 for children and seniors to $ 69 for adults all day.

Lodging in Kirkwood can happen on the site. They have several different options a small studio rooms, to spacious condo with three bedrooms plus. Most accommodations are equipped with TV, VCR, DVD and cable in the room. Many fireplace, kitchen, jacuzzi tub, and feature hot tubs, recreation room, on the property as well as the option of covered parking and indoor pool. There are 10 different locations to stay in while visiting Kirkwood: Meadowstone Lodge, The Lodge at Kirkwood, Lost Cabin, Snowcrest Lodge, Mountain Club, The Sentinel, Kirkwood Towers, Sun Meadows, The Meadows, and Base Camp, all offering different prices and luxurious accommodations. Prices at these locations depending on time of year and availability, see the option on their website is probably the best choice.

Sierra at Tahoe Resort is located farther from the lake from most of the other Tahoe resorts, and this allows the skier Sacramento California from San Francisco or a shorter commute. Sierra at Tahoe also prides itself as a tourist resort and has a family of tubes, sledding, snowshoeing, and family and the lessons to encourage parents to bring their children together for fun. Even the form of the resort is family friends, oval shape allows family members of different sects to go walking skills they enjoy, and meet again in the middle with ease.

There are six parks for everyone to choose from, The Alley, Bashful, Broadway, Circuit, Smokey, and Upper Main. Smokey the park may be one of the favorites in the Sierra at Tahoe, located in the rear, Smokey was appointed to the racing and training. It has diverse terrain so enjoyable at high speeds or low, and for people of all skill levels. For adrenaline junkies, Bashful Park is the place to be, features a vertical field all the way down and the ability to hit five consecutive jumps, there are also 12 foot wall ride and jibs lines make this a great place to advance to expert skiers. Broadway is a great place for beginners to moderate the more advanced skiers to start and get a little fancy, he had 10 to 20 foot rails, small jumps, tables, and boxes to help them see what the “rush” of skiing’s all about !

Lift tickets are $ 65 dollars for adults on one day pass and $ 68 for Vacation. They also offer children and senior passes from $ 16. Sierra at Tahoe also has a “Parent Perdicatment Ticket” which allows parents to use the same pass back and forth, while one parent to stay with young children, the other can take the elevator, then they can be deadly. This is a great feature for those skiers with little kids!

One drawback to the resort is no lodging accommodations were available, but this could be a great place for day trips.

Sierra Resort

Alpine Meadows proud of their 2,400 hectares patrolled, skiable terrain. Having more than 100 runs covering all levels of expertise. They offer a variety of skiing and snowboarding classes and not just the basics, but as a private tour of the bound and beginner classes that teach using the program Direct-To-Parallel. They also have a mountain restaurant and snack bar and children’s playground in a room.

Lift tickets to Alpine is $ 58 for one adult full day, or $ 63 for the holidays. Children, senior and youth tickets ranging from $ 10 to $ 49. Alpine Meadows also offers discounts for package up a few days.

Although there is no lodging accommodations at Alpine Meadows, they have several package deals with hotels Reno and Tahoe, resorts, and casinos to make the choice to visit the Alpine more accessible. They also have transportation from certain hotels and parking areas.

Squaw Valley Resort

Squaw Valley, USA is one of the larges Tahoe resort has more than 4,000 acres of terrain. More than “70% of mountain area” is for beginners and moderate skiers and / or snowboarder. This is a huge amount of space for a person to explore. They have all sorts of terrain parks with half pipes, jumps, and rails. They also have a racing service. Squaw Valley offers classes in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, night skiing, and everything in between.

After holding the 2006 Winter Games in Squaw Valley, there are also many historical sites and seeing to be done. High Camp has an ice rink, fine dining restaurants, and shops to explore, not to mention the cable car ride that keeps you there! Squaw also has a lagoon pool and spa, snow tubing, dog sledding ride, and climbing wall. If skiing or boarding is not your thing, there are many other choices when you visit Squaw Valley.

Lift tickets at Squaw Valley USA is $ 73 dollars to get through the day adults, however, they offer great discounts and multiple-day mid-week.

A pleasant culture shock awaits you once you arrive in Morocco. It is as geographically diverse rich culture and can not fail to impress. Visited several towns and villages and experience the generosity of its people will leave you hooked, like me, by the Arab experience.

Fez

Fez is the cultural and spiritual center of the bustling Moroccan.

The main attraction is the Medieval Medina in colorful old town, which has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It is busy with the traditional Moroccan dress, and rich with sound buying and selling, veiled women going about their work and bell-ringing water sellers.

A tour is the easiest way to overcome the buzzing hive of traditional Fez, but if you dare, you can negotiate the tiny alleyways, too narrow for cars while the risk of getting lost and then haggling with a local to be guided back!

Tannery: A visit to these markets will lead to a visit to Fez’s famous tanneries, where one of the world’s oldest arts practiced to produce a typical Moroccan soft leather.

You will need a strong stomach for the smell given off during curing, while you look down on the page tanners interesting and impressive vats of different colored dyes and piles of skins. Open 9-6, admission free.

View Point: The point of view the best of the ancient walled city is the Tomb of Merenid destroyed on a hilltop east of town. From here you can see the sky with the profession over the satellite dish, and the general mass of palaces, green-roofed holy places, tanning leather, as well as adjacent Karaouine Mosque.

Moulay Idriss will: In the depths of the old city sits the shrine that houses the remains of the founder of the city of Fez Idriss, Moulay II. This is one of the holiest buildings in the city. Non-Muslims can not enter, but you can look inside to see the sacred tomb, which receives a constant pilgrimage of a group of women who burn candles and incense.

Marrakech

Walking through the alleyways and souks of Marrakech, particularly in the Medina old city, is easy to believe you have been taken back in time for the “Arabian Nights”.

This enchanting atmosphere that brings thousands of travelers the most visited cities of Morocco.
Medina characterized by much, with the noise and bustle of merchants and craftsmen going about the tasks of their daily cloth dying, copper beating or leather working, as well as shamans, fragrances and a shoemaker.

Snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains form a beautiful backdrop for the city, although they are often hidden by the haze of heat.

Djemaa el-Fna: In the heart of the Medina. This is an irregular ‘square’ and a hub of action where tourists flock to soak up the atmosphere of busy. Tourism, though, is not spoiled, but rather added to the complete picture.

Marrakesh has a modern side with luxury hotels, banks and streets filled with motor scooters, while the middle with the past of the old town.

Marrakech was founded in 1062 by Youssef bin Tachfine of Almoravide dynasty, and his son perfected the city by bringing Andalusian architects and craftsmen from Córdoba to build palaces, baths, mosques and underground water systems. The city wall is lifted from the red mud from the plains.

Horse drawn carriage: Known as calèches, is one of the best ways to see the city when you do not walk to explore the Medina.

Koutoubia Mosque: This is the city’s main landmark and the 69-meter high tower which rises in the maze of streets and markets in the Medina. Red stone mosque was first built in 1147 but was knocked down and rebuilt in 1199 because it has not been built correctly aligned with Mecca. The mosque is large enough for thousands to pray in.

Djemaa el-Fna: the square of the city is translated as “Square for the Dead”. This square offers a view of colorful and magnetic performance artist, snake charmer, musicians, storytellers and healers, all vying for attention. Passing merchants to offer something from boiled snails, vegetable soup and kebabs fresh orange juice. There are many cafés here from which to watch the busy scene, and from which you can then visit the markets to find some color from the sun burn Morocco.

Dar Si Saïd Museum: The museum is housed in a palace on the Riad El Jadid Ezzitoun and shows art, crafts and culture of the Berber people, including featuring some Moorish cedar wood furniture, doors and windows are complicated and artifacts of daily life in the desert Sahara. Open 8.30 to 11.45 and 2.30 to 5.45 except Tuesdays. Admission Dh20

Saadian Tombs: Built in the late 16th century, this beautiful necropolis has 66 rooms lavishly decorated tombs. Central tomb has a high vaulted roof which is very ornate, including carved cedar panels and columns of Italian marble. Open 9.00 to 11.45 and 2.30 to 5.50 except Tuesdays. Admission Dh15

Around Marrakesh

Oukaimeden: A ski resort in the desert with camels instead of ski lifts! Yes, thick snow envelops the Jabal Oukaimeden peaks during the winter months (usually January and February) and it’s only 46 miles (74km) drive from Marrakech. The city can be reached by taxi or car and is well equipped for skiers seeking restaurants, ski equipment hire, and comfortable hotel in a stunning mountain setting.

Ouirgane: A village at the foot of the Atlas Mountains about 1 ½ hour drive from Marrakesh. It is a popular place to visit, where summers are cooler and winters less harsh. Berber villages are enchanting whilst set in forests with wild flowers, including the famous rose garden, fruit trees and rivers flowing from the High Atlas.

Essaouira: This popular tourist city from the 18th century, and easily reached by bus from Marrakech. The city is surrounded by fortified walls and overlooking the sea. The beach is a stretch, wide wonderful with whitewashed houses beautiful, workshops, boat-builders’ and art galleries. Visitors come for the relaxed atmosphere and high winds which makes it a very popular center for wind and kite surfing.

Essaouira is also famous for its wood carving tradition, mainly using local timber, fragrant Thuya. Seaport is a hive of activity all the time, especially during the daily fish auction, attracting a total audience of buyers and sellers.

Agadir: Is the main beach resort south of Marrakech. This new and modern with magnificent sandy beaches. “Novelty” is largely caused by the earthquake that shook the city as usual in 1961, and has now been re-modeled as a popular destination for holiday packages as well as a large fishing port. Agadir offers 300 days of sunshine and a huge supply of hotel beds, reputedly a quarter of the total in Morocco.

Rabat

Morocco typical modern capital city with wide streets conservative, gardens and large blocks of flats. King lived in a beautiful palace surrounded by trees and flowers.

Despite having a rich history dating back to the 7th century, Rabat is far from the busy alley Fez and Marrakech. But the old section of town has the Medina and Kasbah.
Rabat is located in the Atlantic coastal plain, opposite its twin city of Sale, and it is near some beautiful sandy beaches.

Rabat Dar Es Salaam at the world famous Golf Course.

Kasbah des Oudaïas: A Kasbah is a “village within the city” and is a good place to take in the sights of the city. It is guarded by an impressive arched gate built in 1195. The palace gardens and terraces provide Andalusia and the beautiful scenery of the Kasbah mosque, over the river and the sea. Palace Museum and gardens date back to the 17th century. Museum houses Moroccan Berber arts such as costume jewelry, and carpets.

Chellah Fortress: Located in the new town of Rabat, the ruins of Chellah, once a Roman port, provide interesting tours. Only the ruins of the Roman gate from 200 BC, which includes a forum, a temple and a quarter craftsmens’.

Hassan Mosque: You will see the tower which rises 50 meters from the Hassan Mosque from many parts of the city. Each façade of the tower is complicated patterned with different motifs on each face.

Mausoleum of Mohammed V: The tomb was unveiled in 1967. Located opposite the Hassan Mosque, this is one of the great monuments of modern Morocco. Deceased king lies on a white onyx tomb, surrounded by royal guards, while and hundreds of Moroccans pay homage daily.

Medina: Medina is created by the Muslim refugees from Andalusia Badajoz, Spain. Basically the “seed” the first of the city until the arrival of the French in 1912 who began creating a new city.

Archaeological Museum: Here you can find a collection of Roman bronze figures, derived from the first and second centuries and recovered from Volubilis. Also other artifacts from Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman settlements throughout Morocco to be seen here. Open 9.00 to 11.30 and 2.30 to 5.30, closed Tuesday.

Around Rabat

Volubilis: Located between Rabat and Fez, it was built atop a previous Carthaginian city and dates back to around the 3rd century BC, became the center of Roman administration in Africa. Volubilis inhabited until the 18th century, when it’s carelessly demolished to provide building materials for the palace of Moulay Ismail in Meknes. This means that many Roman architectural heritage of Morocco lost. However, today the ruins include several columns-manicured, basilica, a victory arch and a high of about 30 beautiful mosaics.

Casablanca: This is a large, busy port city of European style and has attracted much immigration from rural Morocco. People are modern with little sign of traditional dress or modesty. The old town is small but similar to all other markets are found in Morocco. Hassan Mosque will impress is the third largest religious monument in the world, with a fantastic view over the Atlantic Ocean.

Temara: located on the beach, some 13km from Rabat. This is a favorite weekend spot for city dwellers. Temara has a sandy beach, along with many hotels, nightclubs, restaurants, zoos and other facilities to entertain visitors.

Tangier

Tangier once a playground for the rich and famous looking for fashionable café culture as well as a tax haven. When Spain gave Tangiers returned to Morocco in 1960, duty-free status went with it, along with the fashionable crowd. Decayed grandeur of today still has a lot to offer and slowly Tangier is regaining its beauty as an attractive tourist destination.

Large Socco: Socco means Souk in Spanish and is named so because of the legacy of the Spanish. A Souk is a market for us and is an interesting place to watch passing Rif people in colorful costumes selling vegetables and fresh mint. It starts at the square and the medina relievers entered from the square, through a large arched entrance.

Lagation American Museum: located in the middle of the medina. This is the American cultural center, museum and conference venue, as well as libraries. The museum is housed at the American Embassy, ​​built in 1777 when Morocco became the first to recognize the power of the United States as an independent country!

Kasbah: dates back to the 17th century and is interesting to wonder through the small alleys, patios and hidden terraces. Kasbah Mosque offers unusual octagonal tower.

Sultan Gardens, Rue Riad Sultan, just north of the Kasbah Mosque, is a nice place to visit and watch local artisans work while sipping mint tea and enjoying views over the Strait of Gibraltar to Tarifa on the Spanish coast, only 14.5 km.

Dar el Makhzen: This is a 17th-century palace containing and collections of art from all regions of Morocco.

Forbes Museum: This is located in the Marshan Villa district, about 20 minutes walk from the medina. Museum is the former palace of the United States-and multi-millionaire media magnate, Malcolm Forbes. The house is open to the public and houses a collection of Forbes’ than 8,000 miniature soldiers!

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen was first settled by Spanish Muslim refugees in the middle-age and retains its distinctive character of Spain. This is just one hour’s drive from Tangier in the Rif Mountains.

Medina is a beautiful and bustling with craftsmen working hard and merchants selling regular fare carpets, leather goods, pottery and copper tools. Great Mosque, in the middle of the medina dates to the 17th century sits on a beautiful square with restaurants and cafes.

Asilah

Located south of Tangier, Asilah is a very poplular beach resort, famous Paradise Beach in the vicinity. Paradise Beach is a short taxi or ride a horse and buggy fun of the village and is famous for its large expanse of pristine white, sandy beaches.

Despite the increasing number of visitors, Asilah retains its relaxed atmosphere. Asilah is known as the Village of Artists’ and here you can find many locally painted canvases adorn the medina souks 15th century. The city is small enough to explore on foot or by donkey cart and is famous for great seafood restaurant.

Quick Tips / Suggestions:

If you would enjoy yourself in Athens, you better get in shape and bring comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. Most of the city’s famous sites require either walking uphill, or walking along the stony road. And beware the marble staircase, no matter where you go: they are very slippery!

I took a bus tour of the city on my first day in Athens and it’s worth the money. Tour including the Acropolis, and take in the region to the Olympic Stadium, Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus’ and an important tourist sites. This is a good way to make the introduction to the city and plan the rest of my trip.

How is the food? Simple neighborhood restaurant that is your best bet. They serve cheap, tasty fare and truly local. Fancy restaurants in places like Plaka expensive, and you are more likely to see fried chicken on the menu, from the gyro or souvlaki. And word of caution: go easy on this Ouzo! Things down too easily, and after finishing half a bottle with dinner, I slept for 12 hours and had drunk the next day.

Where to stay? Many hotels and hostels in Athens. Rooms do not get booked up during the high season – so book early. The quality and standards may vary as other purposes. Location and price should be your top priority. A good website to review the client www.tripadvisor.com. For good deals on various hotels and other hotels Athens Greece Greek Network Cybertravel check the website at www.hotels-Greece-athens.com.

How To Get Around:

Athens taxi allegedly has more per capita than any other city in the world. Having said that, in fact, almost impossible to call the bottom of an empty during rush hour. Often taxi will slow down and pull to curb and the cab driver would ask “Pou,? ‘Which means’ where.” Just a shout in which you want to go (preferably Greek), and if you’re lucky it will be on the trip. I can not say anything in good faith about the truth of a taxi driver in Athens. I took a cab three times, and twice I was ripped off, so make your own conclusions.

In my view the best way to get around Athens is by bus or train. Tickets are inexpensive and available at kiosks along any path. Make sure you cancel the tickets at the ticket machine as soon as you enter a bus or trolley. There are lots of ticket controllers around to catch you if you are traveling without a ticket, or if you forget to stamp it.

Things to see around Athens:

Acropolis

Athens Acropolis is the most recognizable sites, stunning and shocking. Acropolis is actually the name of the hill upon which there are three main temples: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and Erechteion, as well as the Acropolis Museum and the Propylaea, which is the original entrance to the Acropolis.

Being a fan of archeology and the study of classical Greek, I was really fascinated by that place. The total size of the Parthenon is incredible, when you understand it was built 2,500 years ago. Museum houses artifacts found in the temples on the Acropolis, which was placed there to avoid weather damage.

Acropolises is a hill, and a fairly steep, so take good quality walking shoes and bottled water with you when you leave. And take the steps carefully, because the steps are very slippery marble. I introduced myself to marble the hard way: face first, and let me tell you: it’s not a pleasant experience.

On the road to the Acropolis there are peddlers selling souvenir postcards, pictures of papyrus and other trinkets. They sell the same type and quality of the souvenir as a museum gift shop but at half the price. I recommend loading up on souvenirs from them on the road out of the Acropolis.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The temple is one of two remaining sections on the site Olympieion. The size of this incredible monument to say! There are only a few original Corinthian columns left of the original 104! This is a site that is ideal for sitting on a sunny day with a gyro in your hand and just admire its beauty.

An interesting fact about the Temple of Olympian Zeus is that it took almost 700 years to build. It began in 515 BC by Peristratos and completed in 125 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Close to the temple, in Amalias Avenue, you can look more closely at other monuments are left – Hadrian’s Arch, built a few years later by the same emperor. During my visit was all covered in plastic for the reconstruction, so it is not very inspiring.

The Agoras – Ancient and Roman

Ancient Agora (Agora Arkhaia) is a gathering place for ancient Athenians. It’s hard to say now, since almost nothing is left from the original structure. Hephaisteion (Temple of Hephaistos) is an exception. It’s quite a monument and perhaps the best preserved of all Greek temples in Athens. Stoa of Attalos, which was completely reconstructed, houses the museum of the ancient Agora and a resting place for most of the artifacts found here.

Roman Agora (Agora Romaiki) is located near another. It is much smaller, and the site is much younger than the Ancient Agora. Some interesting things to see here is that the mosque Turkey: Fethiye Djami, and the Tower of the Winds.

I marked this site as a Recommendation, not Highly Recommended because unless you have a real interest in archeology or history, you might just get fed up here. There is not much to see, besides Hephaisteion, because most of the monument is almost completely destroyed. But if you’re a fan of historical / archaeological, have an extra day, or happen to get bored in Plaka, than by all means stop here and do a little exploration.

Panathenaic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium is the site of modern Olympic Games in 1896. His name, Panathinaikon, stands for “All the Stadium of Athens”. It has been reconstructed at the original stadium. The stadium is one place that just gives you a feeling of good quality in it. You are welcome to run laps around, or to see the marble slabs documenting all the modern Olympic Games. In front of the stadium is the sculpture Discus Thrower.

Kerameikos Cemetery

This one is quite beautiful! I’m used to the traditional burial place is not serious where people come to worship or to remember. Kerameikos no. In fact, viewed by people sitting on the tombstone, or lying around the bikini get a tan, you will not know the cemetery. But you can not fault anyone; no one has been buried here for over a thousand years.

So against my original feelings, I have to recommend this site as a place of fun relaxation: a place to sit and read books, straighten legs and relax or just sunbathing. Oh … There is also a museum here that shows some items cemetery, gravestones, urns, etc.

The ruins of Delphi

A visit to the Delphi site is an absolute must for history buffs. Plan a full day for a trip like that is about three hours away by bus or car.

Temple of Apollo is the main attraction of this site. Preserved magnificent temple is a place Pythia, the High Priestess of Apollo will be asked to predict the future, and in return he will give you an answer very inexplicable (and they are not always good).

Theatre of the sanctuary and stadium are located higher on the site (approximately 10 minutes walk). Not quite as eye-catching, and can be avoided by those who climb proved too much.

And of course you can not miss the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which houses artefacts found at these sites. And luckily it’s located at the base of the site, so climbing is not required.

Plaka

Plaka is a tourist heaven. This is very similar to the Montmartre district of Paris. There are hundreds and even thousands of simple souvenir shops, bars, liquor stores, churches and small open-air stand where you can buy everything from produce to pottery vase for olive oil soap. This is where you should visit on your last day in Athens when you want to load at cheap souvenirs. You do not really see all that many locals here, at least proportionate to the thousands of tourists passing every minute. And Goddess, do not forget to bring a map! Plaka is a labyrinth, the road network which all look the same.

There are many places to eat in Plaka, but most are looking for luxury tends to be very expensive and not really a good offer from the local fare. Small restaurant take-out spot or small is the best choice for food in there. Gyros they may grease wrappers, but they taste good and you’ll have money left over for those souvenirs.

One thing I found when purchasing souvenirs in Plaka, the price of goods is almost never the price you would pay if you play your cards right. In some stores, the owner will tell you soon “Today 20 percent discount ‘or’ more you buy, the bigger discount ‘. But as a general rule, you have to barter. You’re stupid if you do not, because you will only pay more for everything. Everyone bargain here, both locals and tourists. And if the store owners are reluctant to make a deal, put the items you are looking at and say you should look elsewhere. They will most likely change their songs and offered money from immediately!

National Archaeological Museum in Athens

If you will look at any museum on your trip to Athens, see this one. It is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and most inspiring. Even the building itself is quite something to see. This museum has exhibits quite different, but certainly the most interesting is the Greek pottery and sculpture, which also happens to take the most space. There are also art exhibits and artifacts of prehistoric Egypt and Bronze Age.

The museum is easily accessible by various buses from any point in town. It’s big and can easily take a full day, but in contrast to the Louvre in Paris, this museum contains such a diversity of things, which I find very easy to spend several hours admiring the fruit without any boredom.

One final note, although the type of museum is the Museum of Art this country, it really is a mixture of the Art Museum / History / Culture. I want to make clear, so I do not scare people-conscious art.

National Gardens

National Gardens, which can be accessed behind the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, offers a great escape from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Seeing the crowds, I have a feeling they are a trendy hang-out spot for locals. This is a nice place for a leisurely stroll or a brown bag lunch. At the heart of the park there is a structure called Zappion neoclassical, which I’ve been told is used for political and cultural events that are important (a security guard told me the entry of Greece into the European Union was signed here). It’s quite eye-catching structure worth checking out if you appreciate architecture.

It is also a good place to talk with the locals if you wish. I stopped at the pretzel stand run by a Kurdish immigrant and immediately get into a discussion about the fate of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan (who was imprisoned at the time by Turkey). Not that I speak any Kurdish or Greek, or the owners stand any English, but amazingly enough use of hand-movement, and the combination of British, Greek, German and the word ‘caput’, somehow we come to the understanding that he was a reply vanish and we both support his cause. After that, I immediately ripped off for pretzels, but … it’s for a good cause.

Constitution Square

Syntagma (Constitution) Square is positioned at the center of Athens and a pretty good starting point for tourists. There is a bank where you can exchange money, travel agent where you can retrieve information on what to see in Athens or book a tour bus and some hotels are quite luxurious.

Top tourist attraction is the Tomb of Unknown Soldier Field were supervised by guards dressed EVZONE, which is the Greek traditional costumes of men consisting of skirt and white shirt, red vest and hat and shoes with pompons. They look rather attractive! The best time to see the change of guard is Sunday at noon, when the service is a big place. I believe that the initial event starts at around 11 or 11:30, when a battalion of soldiers began marching in the streets with military bands playing. As they approached the tomb, they stopped systematically, wait until noon, then the changing of the guard ceremony begins. It’s really quite interesting because there are so many customs and ceremonies involved. The soldiers took steps long caution: I am amazed to see how they maintain their balance while standing on one leg.

Not much more to see in Syntagma Square itself, but from here you will have easy access to National Parks, as well as the Plaka and Omounia Square. Somehow, every day I was in Athens starting and ending here.

Three Island Cruise

It is worth the time and money. I ordered a cruise through the Network Cybertravel www.hotels-Greece-athens.com one of about a dozen travel agencies offer tours identical (later I found a lot of tour agencies use the same boat, which can carry several hundred people). It was very well planned: in the morning a van picked me up from the hotel and dropped me off where the air-conditioned coach took us to the harbor. From there, it’s several hours of sailing to our first port of call: Hydra. What a magnificent, relaxing little place! White houses, red roofs, blue water and sky, around 25 Celsius … and that in Feburary! Shopper’s paradise of course, with souvenir shops everywhere. We moved into the shaft, during lunch served on board. Poros, Hydra is not so quiet like me. That’s more commercial, reminds me a bit Honolulu, Hawaii. But it’s a great place to take a bowl of ice cream and just a little space in the harbor. From there we moved to Aegina and offered to pay for an optional bus tour on Aegina to the Temple Aphaia.

Bus tour well worth the money. Aphaia temple in Aegina very well maintained and amazing site to see. Aegina is also an excellent place to buy pistachio nuts: there are vendors all over the place, so take one or two bags on the way out!

The back of the yacht is very relaxing. It’s on board entertainment: bands comedians, live, Greek folk dances etc. I chose to just kick back with a bottle of retsina (Greek wine) and watch a screen that is quite enjoyable. Upon arrival, the coaches down every person from returning to their hotel.

Dealing with the Athenians

Athens (or possibly Greek) is one of a kind type of person. Very talkative, is not inhibited and almost all are very curious. Now, of course, this is my opinion and they are very personal to what I experienced, so anyone who disagrees with this view should bear this in mind.

This temperament has proved to be somewhat remarkable on many occasions. Almost every day, I went to the same small restaurant owned by a family in Kifissias called ‘Ta Salona’. In addition to having good quality food, the owners also very curious. Every night, we sat on top of a beer bottle the Greek ‘Mythos’ or a glass of Ouzo (killer stuff!) And discuss where I come from, living in Athens, food, drinks … etc. It really made for a fun night.

Another example of an extrovert nature frightened me out a bit. On several occasions while walking in the Plaka, I asked people walking by what time it is, or how to get somewhere and after receiving an answer, the man said “You want to go to a bar, drinking Ouzo?” Now … I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with asking someone to go drinking with you but I need a little surprised. Coming from the U.S., I feel that if I receive an offer like this from strangers, I’ll probably end up in wrestling biker-bar, the hand with a 300-pound man called ‘Bulldog’. A British woman, I met a few days before the cruise to the islands told me that he was approached several times in the street by complete strangers either asking her out or make remarks like ‘He’s tall! I’m sure he’s really good ‘.

If I draw conclusions from this incident, if you ignore these people, they will go down in due course subject. However, in locations such as restaurants or bars, it really proved really interesting to talk to the locals and learn a bit about their daily lives.

The following guide has been written for those interested to go on vacation to Florida. Are you looking for fun and fantasy of Walt Disney World ®, great shopping and dining, or recreation and relaxation on fantastic beaches, Florida, ‘Sunshine State’, has it all!

Orlando Kissimmee

Kissimmee resort area located in the heart of the ‘Sunshine State’, with the highest concentration anywhere from amusement parks and attractions. Options practically endless entertainment. Walt Disney World ® four parks – The Magic Kingdom ®, Epcot ®, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom ™ – as well as Universal Studios ® and Universal Islands of Adventure ® and Sea World all amazing theme parks you will not want to miss. Each park is unique, providing fun and adventure that is sure to delight visitors of all ages!

This action is almost non-stop, with park open late and night life that are equally unique and entertaining. In the summer months you can even spend the night comfortably in a pleasant garden of water such as Wet ‘nWild ® or typhoon Lagoon. There is a wide choice of restaurants with good quality is often all you can eat buffet, as well as various fast food places. You can combine dinner with entertainment at one of the themed dinner attractions in the area. In case you find free time on your hands, you can ‘shop till you drop’ in one of the big malls or factory outlets. A great bargain!

Florida Suncoast

Suncoast is a community center for St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach. It is a quiet beach resort close to a number of activities that make for a perfect beach holiday. The beach and ocean attractions are the ‘biggest, but the attractions are many, giving you the chance to do as little or as much as you please. For years visitors from around the world have enjoyed Busch Gardens, the Salvador Dali Museum and Sunken Gardens, among many fun and interesting places within easy reach. Sports fans will be pleased at the variety of activities whether you are a follower or a spectator: fishing, boating, golf, tennis and baseball to name just a few. The proximity of St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa offer a wider choice of places to explore, to enjoy the restaurants and shops to discover. Restaurants range from informal irresistibly delicious to sophisticated, from fresh lobster to pizza and beer! Madeira Beach has a superb fishing and the very famous John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk – a unique collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants built over water. From here you can rent a boat for the day (or forever!). Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach is a city that ‘friendly island’ with the lifestyle and laid back welcome Florida.

Sarasota Area

Areas Sarasota / Bradenton is easily accessible from Orlando. This area contains several beautiful beaches, shops and a nice family restaurant. Sarasota area offers botanical gardens, fine museums, performing arts, world class golf courses, upscale shopping, boating and other water sports – there is something for everyone!

Anna Maria Island is a peaceful beach community with no-rise hotel, beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters of the Gulf. You can even enjoy the quiet beauty of the facility a fun island beach dining. A perfect year round location for families and couples.

At the southern end of Sarasota area is the island of Siesta Key. Award-winning Siesta Key beach is officially recognized as having, the most pristine, powdery white sand in the world. There is no sand quite like that, even under the burning subtropical sun, it feels cool to the touch! For visitors who gather here every year, the charm is many-fold: miles of beach running the width of the white, an elegant gourmet restaurant, a quaint village with a population of artists and interesting shops, and an atmosphere all its own island.

Pure lies south Sarasota Manasota Key. With year-round temperatures average 75 º F and the sea is almost always at 80, it is not surprising that those who have discovered one of the best kept secrets of Florida is still not in a hurry to tell others! You will often see dolphins playing in the offshore and the logger-head turtle in the sand. Collect shells, swim leisurely in the ocean and watch the sunset. Small seaside town is charming Venetian are just a few minutes.

Englewood area offers a choice of restaurants and shopping. Fabulous Boca Grande Island with excellent beaches and quaint village is closeby. Smaller key areas such as Palm Island and Gasparilla small has a regular ferry service and tempt you to try a desert island a real day out.

Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach

Sanibel and Captiva islands tourist paradise ‘, enjoying an average annual temperature of 82 º F. The area is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. This unique position to make the area a mecca for collectors shells. The only ‘main’ street in Sanibel is the Way of periwinkle that wind their way through the center of the crescent-shaped island lined with trees and bike lanes. Cycling is a must in Sanibel. The “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel is 5000 acres of conservation areas that can be enjoyed through the views of cycling, walking or driving routes. Two public golf courses, tennis, boat rentals and charters are available. At the southern end of Jalan Rahmat is a group of shops and boutiques tucked discreetly between the tropical landscape and offers the most pleasant melange of clothing, souvenirs, arts and crafts.

Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island is 7 miles of sugar sand beach front along the Gulf of Mexico invites. The coastline is gently sloping, calm waters and relaxed atmosphere that makes Fort Myers Beach, a favorite with families. This location is also ideal for day trips to the Everglades or visits to remote islands nearby Sanibel and Captiva. City of Fort Myers are a short drive and offers many golf courses, shopping centers and attractions include the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Back on the beach to enjoy sports activities such as cycling, tennis or boating, or take a leisurely stroll at sunset on a white sandy beach crystal. Dine at the restaurant right on the beach, where fresh local seafood awaits you or enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurants and bars.

Naples and Marco Island

Napoli is the escape Après-theme-park great for savvy visitors to Florida. Only 3 1 / 2 hour drive from Orlando and 11 / 2 hours drive from Miami, which swept the Gulf coast just a stone’s throw from the Everglades. Incredible lifestyle at Naples is still relatively unknown to visitors, but a visit here will reveal why so many people want to come back again and again. Every corner of Naples holds the image of tropical bliss, from the swaying palm trees and technicolor sunsets to the community a beautiful and sparkling waterways. Naples is known for its upscale shopping. Both South and 3rd Street Village Venetian Bay offers a unique cluster of specialty shops, cafes and open air restaurant. Cultural activities, including citizens of Philharmonic orchestras, theaters and first-rate art galleries and museums. Other attractions include Pier, Jungle Larry’s Zoological Gardens, Collier Automotive Museum, and even a Teddy Bear Museum! For those who are passionate about golf, you will find a paradise equivalent to an unparalleled lifestyle.

Located on the corner of the Sunshine State is Marco Island, the largest of the “Ten Thousand Islands’ and gateway to the Everglades. Just six miles long and four miles wide, the island has more than three miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and water to reach into every corner of the outback landscape her. Marco Island, just surround you with an opportunity: more than thirty golf courses closeby comfortable, close to restaurants and seventy, Everglades National Park, a historic trail with charming boutiques, factory outlet shopping and a variety of water sports is endless.

Florida Keys and Key West

Florida Keys, ‘The Overseas Highway’ Highway 1 and forty-two bridges connect this string of coral islands. Bordered on the east by the clear blue seas of the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream on the west by Florida Bay and the quiet secluded outskirts of the Everglades, Keys enjoys the second largest coral reef system in the world. Reefs protect Keys and is the reason why there are no sandy beaches on the islands. America’s leading underwater park – John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the adjacent Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary – covering about 178 square miles of ocean and the star attractions in the region. You must see and experience the charm of the stunning scenery of ancient reefs, home to a wide variety of fish and marine life, both as a shallow water snorkellers or divers in the water. Dive shops, guides, charters and equipment are abundant in the Upper Keys.

133 km from the southern tip of mainland Florida, Key West an island where the famous and famous come to enjoy the same lifestyle with a European flavor and an all-American talent. Key West is home to poets, writers, artists and craftsmen all captivated by the special way of life. Living in Key West and leave your car parked. Key West is a city that never seems to sleep, but it seems to come alive as the sun sets. Juggler every night, musicians and street artists held at Mallory Dock for the Sunset Celebration. The streets are filled with sidewalk cafes, open bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants. Find Duval Street, “the longest street in America because it stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico! Here you will find the world famous Sloppy Joe’s, Rick’s Cafe and the home of the Pina Colada. The nightlife is incredible with theater, cabaret, and experience eat so much of the fresh seafood to Cuban cuisine.

South East Florida

Palm Beach offers a rich variety of water fun, including boating, fishing, snorkeling and deep sea diving, and features more than 150 golf courses. On the western border lies the Everglades ecosystem is truly unique. Enjoy lunch al fresco quiet in Palm Beach itself and go watch the rich and famous. Palm Beach, a charming and elegant, located entirely on a barrier island and is home to the houses of some of the history of the world’s best known family.

South Beach is a red hot destination for visitors from around the world. South Beach has long been a magnet for celebrities, sophisticates and fun-lovers from around the world that thrives on its cosmopolitan atmosphere, chic restaurants and nightclubs and the beach are amazing. Seen around town … Cindy Crawford, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro and Gloria Estefan to name a few .. South Beach is also a mecca for shoppers looking for trendy boutique. Adding a light-hearted fun of the color palette is painted in pastel colors of Art Deco hotels, landmark historical area.

Fort Lauderdale is marked with a broad esplanades and streets, shaded by tall palm trees, elegant cafes and marinas filled with gleaming yachts. Sawgrass Mills, with more than 400 brand name stores and the world’s largest outlet mall. Las Olas Boulevard, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful, light the gas street and is lined with boutiques and fine dining places.