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• Historical San Juan Historical San Juan

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    El Morro Fort in San Juan Puerto Rico.   Beautiful day for a coastline picture.

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• Western Costa Rica coastline Western Costa Rica coastline

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    The coastline off of Herradura Island and the west Costa Rica mainland.

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• A Chronological Breakdown of D A Chronological Breakdown of Deccan Odyssey Destinations

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    The second luxury train to be launched after the famous Palace on Wheels train, Deccan Odyssey is quite a popular name with the connoisseurs of luxury travel around the world. A joint venture of the Maharashtra State Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Indian Railways, the luxury tourist train embarked on its maiden voyage on 16^th January, 2004. Over the course of 8 days and 7 nights, the luxury train traverses the course of  enchanting destinations in Maharashtra which include Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Chandrapur, Ajanta Caves and Nasik. Here is the chronological breakdown of destinations covered on board.

    Mumbai- The City of Dreams

    ‘A city that never sleeps’; the phrase is quite appropriate from the perspective of Mumbai. It abounds with colonial heritage and was gifted to English King Charles II, as a part of the dowry, on his marriage to Portugeuse princess Catherine.

    

     

     

    The colonial impact is still prevalent on its monuments such as the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Victoria Terminus Museum and many others.

     

    Sindhudurg- The formidable Sea Fort

    Sitting on the Konkan coast, Sindhudurg houses an invincible fort constructed by Shivaji in the 17^th century.

     

    

    It is believed that around 4000 stack of iron were used to shape the foundation of this fort.

    Goa- The Beach Capital of India

    Perhaps the most attractive tourist destination in India, Goa thrives with natural endowments.

    

     

    The 125 kilometer long  coastline of Goa is dotted with several pristine beaches, which is a big draw among tourists from all quarters.

    Kolhapur-The Cultural City

    Once the capital of the Maratha state, Kolhapur is quite famous for its leather sandals, wrestlers, traditional jewelry and cuisines.

     

    

    The  Mahalakshmi Temple and Chattrapati Shahu Museum are quite famous in this city.

     

    Aurangabad- The Tourist Capital of Maharashtra

    Named after Aurangzeb, the son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Aurangabad is regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in India and the tourist capital of Maharashtra.

    

     

    The city is the gateway to the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Other attractions that you will visit at this Deccan Odyssey destination include Bibi ka Maqbara and Daulatabad Fort.

    Nashik- The Land of Gods

    According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ram spent fourteen years of his exile at this place.

    

    The major attractions of this beautiful city include Dudhsagar Falls, Gangapur Dam, Pandav Caves, vineyards and bird sanctuary. 

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• Cape Foulweather, OR Cape Foulweather, OR

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• Top 5 Must Visit Places for Ho Top 5 Must Visit Places for Holidays in India

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    Holidays in India offer several choices in terms of destinations, themes and extraordinarily varying experiences to satisfy the most discerning traveler. The country abounds with breathtaking monuments, spectacular temples, magnificent forts and beach destinations to cater to the different breed of travelers flocking in India. In this article, I have listed five popular tourist destinations in India visited by thousands of tourists every year.

    Taj Mahal
    There are  several quotes given to the Wonder of the World ‘Taj Mahal’, the Mughal era considered to be one of the biggest drawers of overseas tourists in India. Famous Noble prize winner Rabindranath Tagore  referred it to as ‘ a teardrop on the cheek of time’. The romantic aura that permeates in the atmosphere around Taj Mahal on full moon nights is globally renowned. Emblazoned as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Taj Mahal is the star attraction of Agra and featured in almost all honeymoon tour packages of India.

    
    

    Khajuraho Temples
    It would not be an overstatement to call Khajuraho temples ‘a sensuous poetry in stones’ as the outer walls of these temples abounds with erotic carvings. The Khajuraho Temples is a question mark on the medieval thoughts of the current society where sex is considered  as a taboo. Built in the 10^th century under the aegis of the Chandela dynasty, these temples are one of the popular tourist attractions in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This architectural marvel dating 1000 years back is a source for the study of architecture, joy & spiritual adulation for global tourists.

    Varanasi

    The most sacred destination for the Hindu pilgrims, Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities of the world. Varanasi is a must inclusion in your India tour itinerary if you are looking out for a spiritual experience. 100 in number, the ghats of Varanasi stretch for miles along the holy river Ganges. It is believed that a bath in the holy waters of the river Ganga will wash away your sins and release you from the cycle of re-birth. The city abounds with several temples such as Kashi Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Kalbhairav temple and Bharat Mata temple. Besides temples, the prestigious Benares Hindu University, Ramnagar fort and Varanasi silk weaving center are some of the highlights of the tour.

     

     

    Goa
    There was a time when cocktail parties, dancing on the beach and meeting new people used to define an ultimate dream vacation. Today, the serenity & seclusion of pristine beaches, rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages and heritage excursions have a greater appeal with both local & international tourists. The behavioral change of tourists has been well adapted  by the tourism department of Goa and has led to the transformation of this tiny Indian state into a family vacation destination from a hippy ideal. There are different types of hotels & resorts available in Goa catering to all kinds of travelers.

    Kerala

    Also known as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala is immensely bestowed with treasures of nature. National Geographic Magazine has listed Kerala as one of the top 50 destinations of the world to visit before you die. The coastline of Kerala spans over 580 kilometers and is lined with several beautiful beaches. Kovalam is the most famous beach in Kerala and home to several award winning Ayurvedic resorts. However, the backwaters of Alleppey are considered the backbone of tourism in this state. A candle-lit dinner on board a Kerala houseboat under the immense canopy of the star studded sky is an experience par excellence.

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• Top 10 China Tourist Cities Top 10 China Tourist Cities

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    No. 1 Beijing
    
    
    Beijing, also called Peking, is the capital of China, the political center of China, the cultural center of China, as well as the key transportation hub of the world. Founded during 700 B.C., it served as Kublai Khan's capital (13th century) and the capital of China (1421-1911; 1949-now).
    
    ♦Forbidden City - the profound Chinese imperial system made Beijing serious and magnificent. The palaces served for emperors and imperial officials will tell people more stories in the past time.
    ♦Great Wall of China - which is another culture in Beijing. Each brick of the great wall may tell you a story. Some are happy, some are sad. So Great Wall is a book wrote by Chinese people’s souls and spirits. 

    No. 2 Shanghai
    Shanghai , is China's largest city, with an urban population of 9.54 million. Advantageously located, Shanghai is located halfway down China's mainland coastline, where the Yangtze River empties into the sea. An important comprehensive industrial base and harbor, 
    
    ♦ The Bund - which will be a must-see place. When walking along the Bund at night, the charm of Shanghai will immediately attract you. It is a fantastic metropolis mixed the ancient and the modern tastes together.
    ♦ To the west of Shanghai is Suzhou, a city famous for the gardens. 

    No. 3 Xian
    Xian is the most famous ancient capital in China. With the former name Chang’an, this xity served as the capital of Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous dynasty in China’s history. The prosperous Tang Dynasty had left numerous relics in Xian.
    
    ♦ Terracotta Army - one of the eight wonders in modern world, is a door for peole to get back to the Tang Dynasty. 
    ♦ Xian City Wall - is the relics preserved since Tang Dynasty. in ancient time, each city of China built city wall to protect the city away from invasion.
    ♦ The start of Silk Road, a symbol to trace back the prosperity and the achievement in trade. 

    No. 4 Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is reputed as “the pearl of oriental country”. This bright pearl is shining all the time with its unique night view. Also, Hong Kong is called shopping paradise because of the numerous brands shops, and food paradise because of the countless snacks.
    
    ♦ Hong Kong Disneyland will bring people back to the childhood, playing with superstar that found in Disney cartoon. 

    No. 5 Guilin

    If you plan to savor the most beautiful natural scenery in China, you should pay a visit to Guilin. With the unique Karst geography, Guilin just looks like young lady that quietly sitting on the northern China. 
    
    ♦ Li River - world’s famous river from Guilin to Yangshuo, includes the most charming sites of Guilin.
    ♦ Yangshuo West Street - would be a good choice to spend your nightlife in Guilin.
    ♦ Longji Rice Terraces - which is a magnificent scene to show the intaligence of human. The field is planted along the mountain ridge

    No. 6 Guangzhou
    

    Guangzhou is a hot destination because of its convenient transportation system. It is called “The City of Ram”. Guangzhou attracts thousands of people who are interested in its strong regional culture, long history, its affecting and beautiful legends.
    
    ♦ Chen Family Temple - is the key historical site which entirely show Guangdong’s extraordinary folk architecture
    ♦ Shamian Island - is a popular attraction for domestic and overseas tourists. 

     

    No. 7 Lhasa
    With a history of over 1,400 years, Lhasa is the capital city, the political, cultural and religious centre of Tibet. It is a charming land that boasts abundant historical relics and enjoys superb natural environment. In another word, it is an ideal destination for people who wanna explore the unspoiled ethnic culture, livid folk custom and spectacular natural scenery, etc. 
    
    ♦ Potala Palace - it is a spectacular castle-like building complex that used to be the unification centre of political and religious of Tibet. Built against the Red Hill, this construction expresses perfectly the inner core of Tibetan architecture and also culture – steady, dignity, predominance and magnanimous. In 1994, it was listed into the World Heritage List by UNESCO. 
    ♦ Jokhang Temple - is located in the center of old Lhasa city, with the Barkhor Street surrounded, formed the “heart” of ancient Lhasa., which occupies an unchallengeable position of Tibetan Buddhism.
    ♦ Sera Monastery - is one of the grand three monasteries in Lhasa. The intense Debating on Buddhist Doctrines held everyday afternoon would be the very special activity one could not miss. 

     

    No. 8 Chengdu
    Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, has been recognized as “an important central city in Southwest China” by the State Council since 1999. Its civilization of over 3,000 years left Chengdu with various cultural heritage. Chengdu is one of the first 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China rated by the State Council and awarded the Best Tourism City in China by World Tourism Organization and China National Tourism Administration. Besides the renowned scenic spots inside the city,

    No. 9 Hangzhou
    Hangzhou was settled as early as 4,700 years ago, thus giving birth to the aurora Liangzhu Civilization. One of the seven ancient capitals and the key scenic tourism and historical culture cities in China, Hangzhou once was applauded as "the most splendid and luxurious city in the world" by Marco Polo, the Italian traveler in the 13th century.
    
    ♦ West Lake can be regarded as the soul of Hangzhou. There is a poem to describe West Lake like this:
    Rippling waters shimmering on a sunny day,
    Misty mountains shrouded by the rain;
    Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi;
    West Lake is always alluring
    ♦ Lingyin Temple is regarded as the spirit of Hangzhou. It is famous as one of the top ten Buddhist temple in China. Make a wish in the temple and wait the dream come true.
    ♦ From Hangzhou, travelers can begin Wuzhen Water Town trip.

    No. 10 Lijiang
    If you are looking for a romantic love story, go to Lijiang; if you are tired of the working days, go to Lijiang; if you are planning to know more about Naxi ethnic culture, go to Lijiang. Located at the northwest part of Yunnan Province, Lijiang Old Town is one of the well-preserved ancient towns in China and has enrolled on World Cultural Heritage List in 1997.
    
    ♦ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain – it is a botanist's paradise, a “kingdom of medicinal materials".
    ♦ Lugu Lake - the Last Matriarchal Society.
    ♦ Yufeng Temple - it is the witness of the peaceful coexistence and syncretism of multinational cultures and religions, and still plays a very important role in acculturation of Naxi Ethnic Group. 
    
    

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• Applaud Your Beach Vacation Re Applaud Your Beach Vacation Rental On Beautiful Shores Of Santa Cruz

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    Santa Cruz, noted for its pristine beaches and world class surfing is an appealing vacation destination, with fascinating attractions and soothing atmosphere. Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk is a famous oceanfront amusement park which sits on the coastline of the beautiful Pacific Ocean, with exciting and enthralling rides, making your getaway a real fun. Travelers from all over the world love to spend their vacations in this beautiful part of California, endeavoring one of the best Santa Cruz vacation rentals with full comfort and leisure.

     

    Santa Cruz is also known for its majestic giant redwood forest, which is now listed amongst the rarest flora in the world. There are number of ancient museums to make research about the history and cultural heritage of the place. The Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History highlights some of the unique and rarest flora and fauna of the area. These museums have plenty of archaeological attractions that allures to adults, and is the perfect place to take children for some knowledge, giving a break from the beach.

     

     

    Santa Cruz boasts some well known venues for all tastes, and for any age group. You will love to enjoy over 40 superb wineries, number of breweries, fine and awesome dining style of the area, and its lively and active night life. Nearby shops, restaurants, and entertaining venues along its historic Pacific Avenue are also great places to explore. Santa Cruz is an entertaining piece of land for outdoor enthusiasts who like to participate in enthralling water sports and activities like swimming, paddling, diving, sailing, mountain biking, hiking and many more. Santa Cruz is a perfect picturesque for spending one of the best beach side vacation with excellent Santa Cruz beach rentals.

     

    The city is brimming with places of historic significance, particularly the Glen Canyon Covered Bridge, the Octagon Building, Lime Kiln State Park, the Allan Brown Site and the Veterans Memorial Building. You can get an easy access to all these locations from your beach rentals along with fun on the beach. Travelers can also plan to make a romantic trip to the beautiful city of Monterey which attracts visitors from around the world. You can book one of the Santa Cruz vacation rentals as your base to explore the outstanding beauty that this angelic city holds. 'Shakespeare Santa Cruz' is amongst the most awaited events, which presents wonderful plays from Shakespeare's collection along with other fascinating plays.

    The Santa Cruz beach rentals are hence an ideal hideaway, close to shopping, restaurants along with unlimited fun on the sea shores. With AlwaysOnVacation you can plan your dream vacation and enjoy some lifetime moments with your loved ones. AlwaysOnVacation is a premiere online vacation rental marketplaces and distribution networks with more than 50,000 rentals listed in 120 countries.

    AlwaysOnVacation features an extensive search technology, which searches out your dream vacation home from its database matching exactly to your requirements, making your getaway further memorable. So you can choose your vacation getaway at any of your favorite destinations across the globe, either it's your dream beachfront house, or cabin rentals, or any other lodging option. Search for vacation rental properties with deep discounts for last minute bookings, long stays, and early bird bookings
    
    
    
    

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• Sunrise near Bar Harbor, ME Sunrise near Bar Harbor, ME

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    Snapped this beautiful sunrise from our crusie ship as we approached Bar Harbor, ME in October 2010.

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• Italian Sea Foam Italian Sea Foam

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    Beautiful view of the sea from the Cinque Terre along the Italian Riviera.

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• Cinque Terre Coastline Cinque Terre Coastline

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    This was our view as we visited one of the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre on the beautiful Italian Riviera.

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• Looking South on the Oregon Co Looking South on the Oregon Coast

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• Great beach at the boardwalk Great beach at the boardwalk

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• Flying! Flying!

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• View from the Sky Buckets View from the Sky Buckets

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• The Giant Dipper The Giant Dipper

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• Foggy morning at the Santa Cru Foggy morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• Quiet in the fog Quiet in the fog

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• Sky Buckets at rest Sky Buckets at rest

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    Morning at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk in Northern California.  It's worth getting there early to see the rides at rest in the fog.

    You can also stake out a good spot on the beach.  It get's crowded on the weekends!

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• Moorea coastline Moorea coastline

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    Just a shot along the north shore of Moorea. An idyllic tropical paradise.

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• Charles Working Hard To Get So Charles Working Hard To Get Some Good Photos

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    This scenic spot on the Atlantic Ocean is at Marineland of Florida, on the east coast of the state. This park has been decimated by former owners and is simply a shell of its former self. The view here along the coastline is to die for.

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