Let’s go to the Caribbean! The thought has probably crossed your mind once or twice while planning a special vacation, romantic honeymoon, or simple getaway. Did you know that there are literally dozens of beautiful Caribbean islands to choose from? Once you settle on the island of your dreams, you’ll have to choose from a plethora of incredible beach resorts - and no two are alike!
If white sandy beaches, blue waters, and hours of warm sunlight aren’t enough, you’ll be pleased to find that there is no shortage of Caribbean beach resorts ready and willing to cater to your every need. Here are just a handful of our absolute favorites!
10. Caneel Bay
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Jennifer Gregory
In the world of geographic designations, there are some strange clubs. Like NATO or OPEC, they gather in beautiful locations to confer on stange and mysterious business. Their purposes may be a little more obscure and much less important but hey, they still do good work. Take the most beautiful bays in the world for example.
Believe it or not, there is an actual international organization whose members are bays. Beautiful bays. Bays all over the world. Every year the NGO has a powwow somewhere to presumably talk about bay concerns, bay matters and all sorts of topics that have to do with bays. It boggles the mind really. To think that a collection of water with land on three sides would draw so much inherent interest and discussion is cause for alarm.
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Ian Harrison
We end our look at the beautiful Italian Riviera with two final stops in the province of Genoa and a foray into La Spezia, home to perhaps the most famous postcard image of the entire Liguria region.
Chiavari
Another spot in a littany of towns that dot the coast with a picturesque harbour and waterfront, Chiavari is home to just under 30,000 people. A backdrop of lush mountains and the Entella River makes the town a superb natural escape. On the weekends Chiavari comes alive with two distinct markets that offer wonderful local produce and antiques and a number of outdoor musical concerts.
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Ian Harrison
Almost every major city in the world is home to at least one or two major museums. Some are dedicated to science and history, while others are dedicated to art and culture. Each has a collection of artifacts or exhibits sure to educate or amaze each and every visitor who happens to pass through.
On the other hand, there are a handful of museums that house collections of items we wouldn’t expect to see in one place. Most of these bizarre museums started out as personal collections and involved into monstrosities that pique the curiosity of travelers from all over the world. We can only hope you appreciate these questionable destinations as much as we did!
10. Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, India
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Jennifer Gregory
If the first 11 roller coasters in our series weren’t enough for you, here are a few more. These coasters are some of the hottest and most exciting in the world, if not for speed and height, than for sheer engineering and excitement.
10. Hypersonic XLC
The HyperSonic XLC, in Paramount’s Kings Dominion park in Doswell, Virginia, was the very first coaster in the world to be launched with compressed air. Traveling at an incredible rate of speed, the coaster can launch from 0 to 80 miles per hour in a mere 1.8 seconds. Even more incredible is the special shock system used to build the coaster; so not only will you climb to great heights and fall at impressive speeds, but you’ll barely feel a bump along the ride!
Our handy guide to some of the best stops on the Turkish Riviera ventures to the extreme west, where some of the best views and culinary delights of the Mediterranean await.
Çesme
Many Greek island hoppers favour the confines of Çesme as a welcome escape. The town in the province of Izmir is by no means a hidden gem and although popular with tourists all over the globe, still represents a wonderful stop on the Riviera. A stone’s throw from the Greek island of Chios, Çesme has a party atmosphere, with notable nightlife, great beaches and restaurants that serve up the catch of the day. For a preeminent beach resort holiday with a touch of the exotic, Çesme is a great bet.
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Ian Harrison
La-La Land. The City of Angels. Hollywood. As a bona fide world capital, Los Angeles is a magnetic source of endless curiosity. A city of vast proportions, the urban swath it carves imposes itself on you like the heavy smog that weighs down the tops of the skyscrapers.
Nevertheless, L.A. has allure. While it lacks the latent sophistication and intellect of New York and Paris, not to mention the affluent legacy of London, Los Angeles is like a sexy blonde at a cocktail party. Not much for witty banter but impossible to ignore. And underneath the marquee idol looks and shiny complexion, a little grime under the fingernails and enough dirt to hold your attention.With that in mind, here are 25 rides you have to take in L.A.
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For some, snorkeling is a passive activity that one might participate in while on vacation or on a cruise. For others, snorkeling is a serious sport. The thrill of finding and then exploring new and uncharted waters is incredible; certainly worth every moment and penny spent in traveling to each destination.
We’ve searched the world’s finest waters for the best spots to mingle with aquatic wildlife. If you’re an avid snorkeling fanatic, or even have a budding interest in the sport, grab your gear and head on out to one of these amazing blue destinations. We guarantee you won’t be sorry!
10. Stingray World, Moorea
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Jennifer Gregory
No amusement park trip is ever complete unless you’ve climbed aboard almost every single ride. While the bumper cars and pirate ships are appealing, the most adventurous and daring will be in line for the roller coaster rides. Amusement parks spend millions of dollars each year in an attempt to claim ownership of the fastest and most exciting roller coasters in the world.
There are dozens of incredible roller coasters across the world, from the older wooden coasters to the newest and most technologically advanced. We scoured the earth for the 21 most thrilling roller coasters on the planet, but don’t take our word for it - check them out for yourself!
21. Medusa
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Jennifer Gregory
The tiny provincial territory of Genoa is next on our exploration of the Italian Riviera. With the wonderful capital city of the same name, what the province lacks in size, it more than makes up for in history, beauty and some of the most indelible landmarks in the entire Ligurian region.
Genoa
When people speak with grandiose affection for Italy and heap hyperbole on the country’s charm, culture, food and contribution to the arts, when you read between the lines the references usually apply to Genoa. This illustrious city on the Italian Riviera encompasses all of Italy’s best features into one lovely package.
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Ian Harrison
