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Mar
13

Sea World’s Discovery Cove, Orlando

Sea Worlds Discovery Cove Sea Worlds Discovery Cove, OrlandoBeside the Universal Studios, another option that can be visited during a visit to Orlando is Discovery Cove. These marine parks can be taken about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando, or 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. 2 hectares of the bay is a rocky lagoons surrounded by lush bush. Do not miss coral, tropical rivers, a resort-style pool complete with waterfalls, and white sandy beaches will add to the comfort of your family here.

The park is managed by the Busch Entertainment Corporation, together with SeaWorld Orlando that you can visit as well. Interaction with residents Discovery Cove is the experience promised by this marine park. Bottlenose dolphins from the Atlantic, eagle rays, barracuda fish, sharks, and 10,000 fish-rich tropical colors will be a major friend of your visit. At the Dolphin Lagoon and Tropical Reef, visitors can dive to enjoy the beautiful collection of marine animals. Discover the atmosphere different when swimming in the Wind River Away, the beach with the hot sunshine, tropical rainforests, and the magic underwater caves. Relax in the hammocks while waiting for the children who are around can also be done at Serenity Bay Beaches and Pools.

Not only marine animals, there are 250 exotic birds waiting in Explorer’s Aviary. Visitors can directly feed the little birds and playing with birds four feet tall. The children will also increase his knowledge by viewing the collection of fossil replicas of rare animals in the Conservation Cabana is equipped with a collection of books and libraries online. A visit to Discovery Cove will not be complete without trying to swim with bottlenose dolphins for 30 minutes at the Dolphin Lagoon, you can hug or kiss this beautiful creature in the water.

Discovery Cove does have a slightly different policies with different theme park in the United States. They limit the number of visitors only 1,000 people per day to keep the atmosphere in the comfortable and not crowded. Entrance ticket can be obtained starting from $ 189 (without package dolphins), and could reach $ 280 during the holiday season, including breakfast, lunch, parking tickets, rental cars and tickets to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Mar
11

Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro+National+Park Kilimanjaro National ParkThe highest mountain (5895 m) on the black continent with a lot of mystery is the most beautiful in the east side of Africa. Kilimanjaro National Park lies right in the middle, which is at an altitude of 2700 meters and is surrounded by three high plains; Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kilimanjaro National Park is part of the town of Moshi, south of Tanzania, one hour drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Once opened to the public, UNESCO declared this national park as one of the World Heritage Site in 1987.

The experience of watching live exotic animals in their natural habitat would not be forgotten. African elephants, leopards, buffalo, hippos, and so many rare bird species to be residents of this national park. Camping with a series of other activities, like hiking or trout fishing with the family will train you and your family live in the open. Natural beauty of Kilimanjaro National Park which attracted more than 20 thousands of climbers each year also will make you and your family enthralled.

The best time to visit is in January, February, and September. In July and August, the temperature will feel cooler. Huts and camping sites for tourists are available at the Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo. Rates range from $40 per day and per person including food. More comfortable accommodation is also available at several hotels and camping sites outside of national parks, such as the village of Marangu and Moshi. During the activities in this national park, visitors can be accompanied by porters, cooks and guides. Although most guides speak English, you should equip yourself with a simple conversation in Swahili language to facilitate communication during your stay in this national park.

This National Park is about 90 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport and can be reached by taxi or rent a car from the airport. Remind all family members to prepare your stamina before you plunge into this African wilderness. Check your hiking gear, prepare practical medicine. Bring a lithium battery for the camera, iPod or MP3 player. Remember, you can not recharge the battery while in the open air.

Mar
9

Spectacular Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

Rio+de+Janeiro+in+Brazil Spectacular Rio de Janeiro in BrazilBrazil does have the potential for such a stunning nature, ranging from the Amazon jungle to the spectacular Rio de Janeiro. No wonder that many tourists feel at home and always return to the biggest country in Latin America. Each year millions of tourists visiting Brazil with the main purpose of Rio. Do not miss the largest cities in this country, namely Sao Paulo, Rio and Belo Horizonte, and the historic cities in Minas Gerais. Famous beaches in the world such as Copacabana and Ipanema is also located in this area.

If you want to vacation in Brazil, you should not directly to Rio de Janeiro, try it first visited the huge city of Sao Paulo. In the former capital of Brazil which is the trade center there are many buildings are magnificent skyscrapers, lively nightlife and some beaches are quite beautiful. In Minas Gerais there are a lot of the old city with buildings of Portuguese colonial heritage. Being in this area you like back to the early 20th century. While in Salvador, you can see churches with Baroque-style architecture and culture of Africa which is very thick. Hundreds of years ago, this port city was a place of arrival of African slaves.

Entering Rio de Janeiro, you will be greeted by a giant statue of Jesus (Christ the Redeemer) that stands on top of Mount Corcodova in the area of Tijuca Forest National Park. 39.6 meter of the statue is also the Seven Wonders of the World. You can see this statue directly from the close and even touch it, but to get to the place you have to climb hundreds of steps first. Atlantic ocean vast, ships and luxury yachts of the most interesting and Sugar-loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar). Unique shape of the mountain which is situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay and facing the Atlantic Ocean. To get to the top of the mountain 396 meters high, you can use a cable car. You can also enjoy the beautiful Rio from the sky by using glider or paragliding.

Rio is famous for bright areas, vibrant with entertainment and parties, without forgetting the richness of their culture and history. Here there are so many museums and historic buildings are well maintained. Some of them were formerly Paco Imperial Palace on the Portuguese colonial era, Candelaria Cathedral architecture of neo-classic style, Teatro Municipal, theater inspired by the Paris Opera House, the Museu Histórico Nacional, which contains historical objects from the colonial era Brazil to the kingdom. Do not miss the opportunity to visit and also around Jardim Botánico, Botanical garden has many plants from around the world.

Among the many interesting places, but no one beat the popularity of beaches that have been highly acclaimed in the world. Two of them Copacabana and Ipanema is also cited as two of the few in the world’s best beaches. Both beaches are located in Rio and near each other, only separated by the peninsula Arpoador, even so they have a different character. Background Soa Joao mountains, stretching along Copacabana Beach 5 km. On this beach every year millions of people come to sunbathe on the white sand beach or swim in the sea of blue. Indeed not a few tourists who spend their time for weeks around this beach. When the day was so crowded beach area with a variety of tourist activities, while the evening crowd moved along the streets of Copacabana. Everyone has their own way to enjoy the festive evening at the Copacabana, enjoy some drinks and food, singing, dancing or flirting with a fellow tourist. Will increasingly feel the richness of each new year in the evening. Here the big party in the title, more than two million people from all over the world gathered. Various attractions like the fireworks, some live music performed. End of year party at this beach was named as the biggest party every year.

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