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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Top 10 Most Romantic Tropical Beaches

1.Hawaii - Truly paradise

Hawaii - Truly paradise

Hawaii is one of the biggest honeymoon destinations in the world. Whether you are in Kauai, Maui or Big island, Hawaii offers excellent options for couples. Here you will find blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And oh, those beaches, you can enjoy some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world.The possibilities for adventure -- and relaxation -- are endless.. The last, but definitely not least, thing that should be on your list of things to do is a luau. You cannot visit any Hawaiian island and not enjoy a luau. Hawaii is truly paradise.

2.Bora Bora - Unforgettably stunning

Bora Bora - Unforgettably stunning

Bora Bora is known as the most famous island in the world and remains the island of all dreams. Don't think you can't get here. The view of Bora Bora from the airport is truly breathtaking, and as you travel across the spectacular lagoon you will soon understand why it is the main area of attraction for most visitors. Of course, the lagoon is the centerpiece. The colors are simply breathtaking. Some say there are more than five shades of blue/turquoise as you are coming over the lagoons and reefs. You can wade in it, swim, snorkel, scuba, jetski, windsurf, or just take it in as the most wonderful piece of nature it is. It's really up to you. And believe us when we tell you, your vacation to Bora Bora will never be forgotten.

3.Aruba – Bonbini

Aruba – Bonbini

Bonbini, in the native language of Papiamento, means "Welcome". Welcome to Aruba. When you land in Aruba, you just have to admit there's a part of paradise located here. This tiny island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela, is huge with contrasts. And if its true that opposites attract, then this could well be the most attractive island of them all. One shore of Aruba is shallow with pristine white sand beaches, while the other side is rocky, deep and rough seas that open to the sea. As you explore and get to know Aruba, you'll soon begin to notice the smiling faces everywhere and as any traveler here will tell you, must surely be among the most welcoming places on Earth. So, sit back, relax or explore, there are many things to do, places to go and see.

4.Barbados

You have dreamt of relaxing on a beautiful sandy beach under the warm afternoon sun without a care in the world..... You have decided you need a break from the burdens of everyday life and that it is time for a trip to a tropical paradise.... OK, now all you need to know is where is Barbados. If you look at Barbados on the world map you will see that this Caribbean island is shaped like a pear with the stem end pointing towards the north, standing slightly outside the arc of the Lesser Antilles. Barbados is one of the most visited of the Caribbean islands. Along the west and south coasts resorts abound sheltered from the turbulent Atlatic Ocean and the easterly trade winds taking full advantage of the white sands and crystalline waters. What many people are unaware of is the spectacular beauty that lies beneath the surface of the sea where coral reef snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles are just some of the myriad recreational pursuits available. Warm clear Caribbean sea, rolling hills and valleys, and those beautiful white sanded beaches. A touch of British charm, great food, lots of activities, and everything else that you would need for a romantic vacation in the sun.

5.Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Virgin Islands along with St. John and St. Croix. St. Thomas is famous for its beaches and shopping, bed and breakfasts, an island that caters to couples and families. There is a limited party scene so you will get peace and quiet as you stare into your lover's eyes. What could be more romantic than a Caribbean sunset, a secluded Caribbean beach, a candlelight dinner or dancing under the Caribbean stars ?

6.The Bahamas

If gorgeous beaches, bright sun, sheer white curtains blowing in the breeze, beautifully designed contemporary rooms, elegant meals are your cup of pina colada, check out Bahamas. Whether you want resorts that are in the midst of the action or removed from it, they have your choice in the Bahamas -- after all, there are some 700 islands in the archipelago. Ample places to kick back, order a pina colada, and let the sun and the sunsets work their magic. The Bahamas has the perfect conditions for romance and love. With breathtaking panoramic views, the softest sandy white or pink beaches, the sunsets that slow dance with the sea and the musical waves lapping on the shore around your ankles, so happy to greet you. You feel like you are the only two on the beach. No footprints but yours. No crowds, no reservations for dinner.

7.Jamaica

Find the perfect romance In Jamaica for your next vacation. A country whose motto is "One Love", Jamaica is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. Jamaica has hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline. The beaches of Jamaica are some of the finest in the Caribbean. Some beaches are lively, fun-filled places, packed with young sunbathers listening to loud reggae music, other beaches in Jamaica are serene, secluded stretches of white sand perfect for relaxing and unwinding. So a couple could be forgiven for spending their entire heavenly vacation basking in the seductive warmth of the ever-present sunshine, while sipping exotic tropical drinks and gazing out at the endless expanse of aquamarine sea. Jamaica is so much more than just a beach, it's the perfect couples getaway.

8.The Seychelles - Tropical heaven

Conveniently located at the intersection of heaven and earth, these Indian Ocean islands are a place with picture-perfect stretches of powder-white beaches, lagoons that sparkle like diamonds and sunsets to die for. It's exotic; out of the way location makes it a great place to get to know your loved one. There are golf courses, spas, fishing trips, and tropical drinks. Honeymoon here and you'll never want to leave.

9.The Maldives

Locate on the equator, southwest of Sri Lanka, these islands are one of the most awesome destinations. A thousand breathtaking islands with sun, sand and sea, huge lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise. It is a perfect natural combination for the a tropical island wedding, honeymoon or holiday destination. The most inviting part of Maldives is the Maldives Islands and beaches, which offer relaxed atmosphere to calm your mind and soul. The soft white Maldives beaches, the clear blue waters, the lush green plantations, the glittering sands and the stimulating palm lined walkways offer a different ecstasy to all tourists. Winter is the best time to enjoy vacation in Maldives. Visit Maldives during December to March to enjoy a dream vacation.

10.The Belize

The islands out in the reef give couples a chance to get away from everyone on private beaches and explore the fish filled waters. The rain forests, reefs and ruins of Belize abound with natural and cultural diversity create an exotic backdrop for romance, adventure and relaxation. Explore the inland rain forests and ancient Maya ruins, take the plunge into the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere are only few of the attractions. A tropical romantic vacation adventure set in distinctive luxury ecolodge and a collection of private, thatched-roofed bungalows provides sultry comfort. A breathtaking destination for couples wanting a different kind of romance.

Beautifully Bizarre Beaches In All kinds Of Colors

1. Red sand, Kaihalulu, Maui, Hawaii

Red sand

When a a breach in the Earth’s crust lets loose a geyser of magma, the volcanic ash and material has to go somewhere, and, quite often, forms a massive conical structure called a cinder cone. At Kaihalulu Beach, an ancient cinder cone crumbles into a bay as the tide erodes it further, ensuring its inevitable total destruction. In the meantime, the sediment from the cinder cone forms this beach of red sand.

2. Green sand, Papakolea, Hawaii

Green sand

Likewise, at the nearby Papakolea Beach, another cinder cone rich in olivine minerals — a common component of Hawaiian lava — spills forth a surreal pasture of dark green sand. The beach is found at the end of a long hike on the south of the Big Island.

3. Purple sand, Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California

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This beach looks like it’s been taken straight out of some Lisa Frank stationery. When the moonlight bounces off the slowly ebbing tide, the manganese particles that have colored the sand purple become a glowing, rippling aurora in the water. Start at the south of the beach and head north, where the sand gradually becomes even more violet.

4. Black sand, Santorini, Greece

 Black sand

When a landslide of scorching magma hits the sea, it immediately explodes, cooling on impact, and the remaining basalt and pumice particles end up getting smashed and eroded into jet-black sand, as on the beaches of Santorini. Kamari, Perissa, and Monolithos beaches are the best known for their black beaches, but you’re likely to find them all over the volcanically active archipelago.

5. Pink sand, Harbour Island, Bahamas

Pink sand

The sand at Harbour Island is made of bits of coral, broken shells, and calcium carbonate from minuscule marine invertebrates. The secret ingredient to its pinkish hue is the inclusion of tiny, microscopic amoeba — Foraminifera — which use bright pink or red shells as protection.

6. Glass sand, Fort Bragg, California

Glass sand

What was once the town dump has now become one of the most awe-inspiring man-made beaches you’re likely to see anywhere. Shards of broken glass have been smoothed by decades of tidal impact. Visitors are at first wary of stepping on a stray, jagged shard but soon realize it’s just as comforting to sink their feet into pebbles of glass as it is with grains of sand.

7. Bowling Ball Beach, Mendocino, California

Bowling Ball Beach

At Schooner Gulch in Mendocino, something strange has happened. Thousands of rocks have convened to face the tides like a Terracotta Army of small boulders. They’re all of equal size, all uniform in their spacing. It isn’t the best beach to build a sandcastle, but by far unlike any other coastline you’ve ever experienced.

World's Most Bizarre Landscapes

1.Salar de Uyuni: Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

A blinding sheet of white awaits you at the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt lake, where you are in a simple world of blueness and whiteness, or even more bizarrely where seasonal waters can reflect the sky and dissolve the horizon.

The landscape here is simply awe-inspiring - miles and miles of dazzling salt flats interspersed by cacti covered islands - it all makes for an unearthly adventure.

2.Mount Bromo: Indonesia

Mount Bromo

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is found in east Java, Indonesia, and is home to Mount Bromo, one of the country's most iconic sights. This active volcano stands an impressive 2,392 metres above sea level in the middle of the protected Sand Sea plain and is best viewed at sunrise when the morning light casts an orange glow across the landscape.

A mix of barren, volcanic peaks and gravel plains makes the surrounding area of Mount Bromo particularly unusual and an absolutely unmissable part of any trip to Indonesia.

3.The Skeleton Coast: Namibia

The Skeleton Coast

The Skeleton Coast is an aptly named barren area along the coast of Namibia, and although stark, is absolutely stunning. Rock formations, clay castles, reverberating dunes and gravel plains covered with ancient welwitschia plants can all be seen in abundance, making for a truly spectacular landscape.

Strong currents, treacherous fog and shifting underwater sandbanks ensured that many early explorers’ ships were wrecked here and they can still be seen now, many metres from the shore.

4.Rotorua: New Zealand

Rotorua

Rotorua is situated on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island. Throughout and around the town steamy mineral lakes, bursting geysers and bubbling mud pools release a pungent smell as hydrogen gas pours out of countless bores and ground fissures.

People have been bathing in the hot springs for centuries, believing the mineral-rich waters have health-giving properties and a soak in one of the many spa complexes is highly recommended.

5.Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve: Madagascar

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Described as a forest of rocks, the tsingy of Madagascar are sharp, needle-like limestone pinnacles that have been carved into the landscape by nature's elements.

The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is located in the remote west of Madagascar and is home to birds as well as Madagascar's most famous resident: the lemur. Exploring the tsingy can be a challenging but very rewarding activity as you negotiate your way through this geological wonderland.

7.Bourke's Luck Potholes: South Africa

Bourke's Luck Potholes

Named after one Thomas Bourke who accurately predicted gold in the area (although he never found any himself), Bourke's Luck Potholes are located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

A natural feature created by swirling water erosion, these deep, cylindrical potholes mark the beginning of the Blythe River Canyon and are on of the most impressive geological sights in South Africa. Easily visited from White River or Hazyview, Bourke's Luck Potholes are not to be missed.

8.The White Desert: Egypt

The White Desert

The white desert, or Sahara el Beyda, is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Bedouin village, Farafra in Egypt. Not suprisingly, the name comes from the cream coloured sand and chalk rock formations of the area, formed by the occasional sandstorm.

Visit this vast landscape by moonlight to truly appreciate the beauty of the area.

9.Longji: China

Longji

Only two hours north of the popular tourist destination Guilin, the magnificent and ancient rice terraces of Longji, the ‘Dragon’s Backbone’, offer an awe-inspiring location to experience Zhuang minority culture first-hand.

Dating back over 800 years, the terraces are built into the hillside and change seasonally, the best time to visit being late spring (May) and autumn (September).

10.Kamchatka: Russia

Kamchatka

Kamchatka - The Land of Fire and Ice - an apt title for one of the world’s most remote, forbidding yet spectacular destinations.

This volcano-spined peninsula, jutting into the icy Bering Sea in Russia’s Far East, is home to native reindeer-herding peoples, huge grizzly bears and Steller’s sea eagle, all set to a seething backdrop of boiling hot springs and spouting geysers.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

World's Shortest Woman


The world's shortest woman, Hatice Kocaman,21 who is just 28 inches tall and weighing 15lbs is suffering from a rare bone disease that means, at 21-years-old, she has the body mass of an eight-year-old baby. Guinness World Record has officially granted the title of world's smallest woman to Hatice Kocaman, following to Khagendra Thapa Magar, Nepalese man who is the world’s shortest person at 25.8 inches.

21 year old, Ms. Kocaman told “I always hoped that one day the world would recognise me”. “It was hard when I was a child because all my classmates used to tease me for being small. But now I am famous bec ause of my size. So it makes me feel like I am much taller.” And she’s single, fellas! “God made me the way I am and I am proud of that. I hope I can find someone who will love me one day.”



Her mother, Hatun Kocaman said, "There were no problems in my pregnancy with her and I gave birth naturally." "She weighed 3lbs 10oz when she was born and was a normal baby. We never noticed any problems until she was one. Then we noticed she seemed to be growing more slowly than other babies."

Hatun Kocaman, Hatice’s mother said that Aside from her small stature, Hatice is perfectly normal in terms of cognition. Hatice grew normally until about age 1, then her growth slowed down while her walking and talking skills developed like those of her peers.

"God made me the way I am and I am proud of that. I hope I can find someone who will love me one day", said Hatice.

Hatice’s dwarfism, related to a rare bone disorder, was only diagnosed by physicians a few years ago.


Devils Tower



Devils Tower (Lakota: Mato Tipila, which means “Bear Lodge”) is a monolithic igneous intrusion or volcanic neck located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises dramatically 1,267 feet (386 m) above the surrounding terrain and the summit is 5,112 feet (1,558 m) above sea level. Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Monument's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres (5.45 km2). In recent years about 1% of the Monument's 400,000 annual visitors climb Devils Tower, mostly through traditional climbing techniques.

Devils Tower (Lakota: Mato Tipila, which means “Bear Lodge”) is a monolithic igneous intrusion or volcanic neck located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises dramatically 1,267 feet (386 m) above the surrounding terrain and the summit is 5,112 feet (1,558 m) above sea level.
Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Monument's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres (5.45 km2).
In recent years about 1% of the Monument's 400,000 annual visitors climb Devils Tower, mostly through traditional climbing techniques. Text Link