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Travel tip: Avignon
We went today to one of the most picturesque cities in France: Avignon. It is located on the left bank of the Rhone River, about 653 km southeast of Paris and 80 km northwest of Marseille.
In the Middle Ages, this magnificent city in southern France was the seat of the papacy from 1309 until 1377. From then until 1417, the Great Schism provoked papal venues were two. Avignon and Rome, resolved the conflict in favor of the Pope of Rome.
In that past, Avignon, has great artistic treasure that has achieved membership in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1995. Especially the Papal Palace, the largest Gothic buildings of the Middle Ages with over 11,000 square meters. Its walls reach 5 meters in thickness!
It is located on the Place du Palais des Papes, on a hill overlooking the city from the north with the River Rhone at his feet. Continue reading
Zanzibar, the spice island between East and Africa
And throngs of coconut palms, lagoons, transparent, blue sea clear, white sand beaches of paradise, lush vegetation, endless plantations of spices and tropical trees. From the window of the airplane, you look down to the beautiful scenery.
Welcome to Zanzibar, this fascinating island off the Indian Ocean, a meeting point between Africa and the Orient! Two islands in truth, Zanzibar and Pemba, the “Spice Islands” mythical and legendary. The myriad islands scattered around, often completely submerged at high tide.
Twenty minutes by plane from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Zanzibar is part of Tanzania) and you’re in another world! Archipelago proudly displays a mosaic of colors: a touch of Africa, a foundation of Portugal, a touch of Great Britain, a handful of Persia and Arabia, and smells of India, a perfect alchemy of Civilization! Continue reading
Menorca: Perfect Destination For Family Holidays
Menorca is an ideal destination for families with children, due to the presence of bays with sandy beaches and clean clear water. Besides, the whole island was designated as “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO in 1993 for the diversity and beauty of nature.
The island of Menorca is situated at a distance of 34 km from Mallorca, the main island of the Balearic archipelago, and has many tourist places to discover, and many facilities for tourists, holiday villas, restaurants, straw huts on beaches, nightclubs and other bars for a drink. Being smaller and quieter than its neighbor Majorca, it is probably for this reason that many families choose to spend their holidays in a peaceful atmosphere.
Menorca is a beautiful island because of the great diversity of Mediterranean landscapes. In addition, with nearly 220 km of coastline and more than 50 beaches, vacationers are sure to find a quiet place to spend a nice time with the children. Continue reading
Adventure tourism in the island of Tasmania
The island of Tasmania, an island still unknown to many, one of the corners of the world. Because of its beauty a quarter of its territory is considered today a World Heritage by the UNESCO. It has prehistoric caves, black beaches, turquoise seas, old trees and mountains and rivers of melting snow.
It attracts everyone who is thirsty adventure great adrenaline rush. The more intrepid never tire of the island of Tasmania: it can be done from paragliding to hiking. The beauty of untamed beaches with waves is South Cape Bay, the Bruny Island’s, and Cloudy Bay, but all along the coast to find places to sunbathe and swim. Continue reading
Jeju Island in Korea
This time we headed toward the Korea Strait, southwest of South Jeolla province, which offers its guests a very pleasant subtropical climate and landscapes rich in wildlife terms.
We are talking about the island of Jeju, formerly called Quelpart Island, has a great cultural and gastronomic offer can also enjoy a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.
Among the main attractions is the amazing postcard featuring the imposing presence of Mount Hallasan, which is about 1950 meters high and is the highest mountain in South Korea.
As regards accommodation, the hotel offer is varied and offers accommodation to five stars, plus services such as casinos, restaurants and resorts overlooking the beach. Continue reading
Santo Domingo, between two worlds
Arriving in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic is to enter another dimension. The Caribbean heat manifests itself in all its magnitude since you set foot in the airport. The colors are more vibrant, more intense flavors, very friendly people.
The city combines modern look and vibrant with lush scenery and colonial architecture that distinguishes it above other Caribbean destinations.
Its crowded streets speak of the intense commercial and tourist activity in the living Santo Domingo. Modern roads are interspersed with cobblestone streets of the historic district, major highways end in paradise overlooks the sea.
Declared by UNESCO as “World Heritage”, you can visit in the heart of the city’s first Cathedral of America, the first fort, the Monastery, and to walk (you can get a guide for an affordable price in the square City) the cobblestone streets bordering fantastic facades of an era full of romantic history. Continue reading