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Friday, December 9, 2011

Reasons to Visit Cayman Islands


The Cayman Islands is the one of the best destination in the Caribbean for its white beaches, perfect weather and world class diving. Three islands make up the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands would be a great place to live or for vacantion. Grand Cayman, the largest of the three, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman offer charming scenery and steamy nightlife. Columbus discovered Little Cayman and Cayman Brac during his fourth and last voyage to the New World, on May 10, 1503. One part of Cayman history includes legends of Cayman\’s occupation by pirates during the 18th century including treasure caches left behind by Blackbeard, Neal Walker and Henry Morgan.

Spectacular Grand Teton National Park


Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming just south of Yellowstone National Park and just north of the town of Jackson. It is very popular for climbers, hikers and photographers. The area is spectacular. The words cannot describe its beauty. The people are very friendly and helpfull at any visitor center. The peaks of the Teton Range stand nearly 7,000 feet (2,135 meters) above the valley floor. The park also contains a number of beautiful lakes which lie at the foot of the mountains, such as Leigh Lake. The park includes 485 square miles (1,256 square kilometers) of both the Teton Range and Jackson Hole.

Etna Volcano Eruption 2011


Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano close to Messina and Catania. Mount Etna is located 37.7N, 15.0E on the north east coats of the Island of Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the second largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 metres (10,922 ft) high. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km (460 sq mi) with a basal circumference of 140 km. This year, the volcanic eruption and the lava that flown into a valley overnight did not represent a danger to inhabited areas.

Welcome to Paradise Varadero, Cuba


Many of us dream about sandy beach with clear waters, relax under palm on a summer vacation. Varadero is one of best beach towns in Cuba with the added benefit of having good transportation. Best way to spend your holidays is booking an all inclusive hotel in beach resorts. Varadero is sought after activities like sunbathing, swimming, fishing, eco-tourism, snorkelling, scuba diving, catamaran excursions and cultural tourism.

Explore the Alaska Winner Creek


Best hiking trips in alaska offers hiking area located along a very scenic gorge on Winner Creek. The Winner Creek Trail in the lush Rainforest of Girdwood is a wonderful hike and a memorable experience for everyone. The Winner Creek Trail is a bit of a suburban wildland hike, but there are plenty of rewards: a beautiful trail, temperate rain forest, and the narrow gorges of Winner and Glacier Creeks.

The Largest Collection of Dinosaur Fossils in North America


The Royal Ontario Museum aka “The ROM” is an incredible museum that all visitors to Toronto must see. The Exibits are all fantastic and amazing! There is definitely something for everyone here. Permanent exhibit of dinosaurs including tyrannosaurus, parasaurolophus and triceratops. The museum is situated north of Queen’s Park and east of Philosopher’s Walk in the University of Toronto.

Why Does the Sky Looks Pink


Because the sun is low on the horizon and sunlight passes through more atmosphere at sunset and sunrise than during the day. More atmosphere means more molecules to scatter the violet and blue light away from your eyes. Reflected light has longer wavelengths, longer wavelengths of light shade red, thus you get the pink in the sky.