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Top Beach Picks in Florida

GlobeTrotter — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:40:59 +0000

Florida Is one of the Southeastern states of the United States. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the east, it has some beaches that rank among the top 10 in the world. The Siesta beach that ranks second in the list of the world’s best is a marvelous tourist destination. With white sands with Quartz crystals, green waters and many sporting activities, the Siesta is an ideal destination for the lovers of beach life.

The Cape Florida State Park that ranks eighth in the list of the world’s best has lots of water sporting activities and cool beaches for sunbathing and beach sports. Other classic beaches include the Daytona beaches and the Bahia Honda state park. All these are a haven of fun and entertainment. There are resorts that offer accommodation facilities next to the beach and the Florida beaches being a complete entertainment package, Florida is an ideal destination for holidaying.

Reasons to visit Navarre Beach

GlobeTrotter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:51 +0000

Located in the state of Florida, Navarre is known for its pristine beaches. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico. The crystal clear waters and the breathtaking views will surely make your vacation at Navarre an unforgettable one.

There are a number of things that you can do here at Navarre, besides enjoying the beauty and the waters of this place. Navarre beaches are especially known for the small islands that they offer. There are a number of tiny islands that attract millions of tourists from across the worlds. The National Seashore at the Gulf islands is a major tourist destination. If you like to explore the untouched life under the sea, Navarre is the place to be. You can enjoy the scuba diving here. More than 40 reefs created under the Gulf will definitely make your holiday like never before.

Volley ball, fishing, golf, renting a boat and discovering the serenity of this place are some of the many things that you can do.

Top 5 beaches in Cornwall

GlobeTrotter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:33:11 +0000

Cornwall is a county of England in United Kingdom which forms the tip of the south-western peninsula of Great Britain. Cornwall is also known as the destination of beaches. Many exotic beaches decorate Cornwall and enhance its beauty.

The top 5 beaches in Cornwall popular among tourists are as follows.

Porthcurno
This is a funnel shaped beach which is surrounded by high cliffs. Dramatic geography and clean waters make this beach look exotic. The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is a fine tourist location on this beach.

Sennen Cove
Lands End is the most westerly area of the British. Sennen Cove lies north blustering golden sands and crystal clear waters. Surfers and bathers find this beach excellent for these activities.

Maenporth
This beach is located on the south coast and it’s known for things other than surfing. Maenporth is a sheltered beach and famed for its gently sloping bay.

Mother Iveys Bay
This bay is known for its quality and ability to be breathtaking and family friendly. It is close to Padstow where surfing is carried out.

Trebarwith Strand
It lies 2 miles away from Tintagel on the north coast. The quality of water and waves makes this destination popular for surfers.

Magnetic Island- one of the best tourist attractions

GlobeTrotter — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:11:54 +0000

Legend says that Captain Cook felt that this island off the coast of Australia had magnetic powers which were steering his compass wrong, hence the name ‘Magnetic Island’.

Geography:

Magnetic Island is an island on the North Queensland Coast. It has about 23 beaches and bays with golden sand and is fast becoming a very popular tourist destination. Over two-thirds of the island is a protected National Park.

Flora and Fauna:

The natural park is home to the native wildlife like rock wallabies, large colonies of koala bears, possums and more than 100 species of birdlife. Tropical vegetation dominates the plant scene.

Tourist activities:

Besides the wildlife, this island is a blessing for water-sports enthusiasts who can swim, snorkel and scuba-dive to their hearts’ content. Also there is plenty of open water for kayaking, sailing and motor boating. The island offers a variety of holiday resorts.

Mar del Plata- an amazing beach destination

GlobeTrotter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:35:38 +0000

Mar del Plata is a great tourist attraction and every year number of visitors visits this place. This place is much crowded during the summer months and maximum tourist travel here at that time. There are many places to visit including some famous aquariums, museums like Museo del Mar Avenida and Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales Lorenzo Scaglia and even historical monuments.

The food of this place is amazing when it comes to fish. Apart from the beach, it is famous for many other tourist attractions. The accommodation is also quite luxurious in most of their hotels. Watching the sun going into the sea in the evening is probably one of the most beautiful views one can ever see.
There are lots of things to do in Mar del Plata like shopping. This place is famous for the ethnic handcrafts like trinklets, Diagonal de los Artesanos, Calle Guemes etc. electronic items are also available in reasonable prices from here.

Honolulu- The Scenic Escape

GlobeTrotter — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:40:23 +0000

Being the largest city of Hawaii, Honolulu has no dearth of places you can visit. With a number of exotic beaches and museums from the militaries and beyond, Honolulu promises to keep up to the expectations of any tourist to it.

The Waikiki Beach, the Sandy Beach, the Halona Beach Cove and the Kuhio Beach, are among the most famous and popular beaches in Honolulu for lazing and adventure sports.

Other than beaches, the museums and the art galleries of the city are also quite marvelous. The National Memorial Cemetry of the Pacific, the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri Memorial are among the top military tourism that you can have on the island. The Bishop Museum, the Contemporary Museum, the Hawaii State Art Museum, the Honolulu Academy of Arts and Mission Houses Museum are also among top visit places in the city. You would also enjoy your visit to the Iolani Place or the Workspace to satisfy you hunger for art.