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Cayman Islands – A Diver’s Paradise

For a lot of tourists, the Cayman Islands could mean a lot of things. They love the sun, the beaches, the stingrays, and the food. For the divers, however, the Cayman Islands are just short of paradise. There is never a shortage of scuba diving sites in the islands, a beach and diver’s haven in the Caribbean. Each of these scuba diving site has unique features all its own. There are fascinating steep walls, marine creatures in fantastic colors and shapes, coral formations, sunken wrecks lying on the ocean floor – all these are present in all of the three islands. Here are some of the top diving sites. Stingray City Stingray City in Grand Cayman is the most photographed dive site in probably all of the Caribbean. The famous friendly stingrays have been featured in many ads, documentaries and travel articles since its discovery in 1986. Today, there are many visitors from all over the world who came and visit Stingray City to pet and feed the rays. The scuba diving site is very shallow, ...

The Real America

Perhaps one of the most diverse areas of the United States is the region containing Idaho, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. This surely have to offer the widest range of parks, rodeos, adventure holidays, skiing holidays and river rafting adventures, etc. There is more to see, do and get involved in, than possibly any other part of the United States. Mount Rushmore is situated here – imagine how many men and women must have seen this monument – along with the famous Little Big Horn battle ground. Its not all camping trips and trekking here though. Five star resorts with gourmet meals and fine wine abound and cater for the discerning palates amongst us. Did you know that there is a falls higher than the more famous Niagara Falls? Or a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon? Surprisingly both are able to be found here. There is a lot for children to do too. Imagine teaching them how to light and cook over open camp-fires. Teaching them to fish for their supper! Hiking up trails instead of...

Greek Vacation With A Twist!

Greek Island Vacation What is a Greek Island Vacation? It’s an experience that combines the finest European adventures. Culture, history, food blended with a heat scorching, sand grazing beach vacation. Optimistic POVs Throughout the years, the Greek Islands have kept their village feel, slow, and charming pace of life. Most of the islands have complete, well-suited atmosphere that tourists find relaxing while absorbing themselves in the passionate history and character of Greece. Planning a vacation in Greece is not tight on the budget because it is one of the cheapest countries to travel in Europe. Reasonable food and accommodation costs can be found at almost any place you stay in. The Best Time to Take a Trip to the Greek Islands Summer heat in Greece invite people from different parts of the globe and it can be intense! The crowds can be extreme this time of the year. On the other hand, winter may be met with few travelers because restaurants and hotels close this time of the year...

A Norway Holiday, Enjoying Cultural Events and Festivities

Traveling to a country is amazing enough but finding the right time to enjoy the rich cultural heritage and various festivities that the country has to offer can make your vacation nearest to perfection. Enjoying cultural events and festivities in a Norway holiday should be the target of all tourists who are planning to visit the country. The land of the midnight sun has a rich history and culture to offer especially to those who are itching to experience the country’s flavor and to adventure seekers alike. Getting to Norway is an easy enough feat. Wherever you might be coming from, chances are there will be commercial airplanes plying the route to the country either directly or through series of connecting flights. When you’re coming from Europe, there are more options available for the traveler. Trains and buses for example can take you to Norway. However, it would be best to adjust your schedules if you’re taking the latter since planes are obviously faster. Another option is going ...