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It’s very easy to say “honeymoon at the Bahamas” but where in the Bahamas exactly? The Bahamas is made up of 29 islands, each with its own indigenous population, things to do on land and water and attractions. It is said every beach of a Bahamas island has a different sand color! So which are the best honeymoon destinations in the Bahamas? Below are 4 of the best and most beautiful places to see.

✈ Grand Bahama Island
☀ Being one of the largest islands of the Bahamas, means there’s a lot to do and a lot to explore on this scenic island. Take a romantic stroll through the Garden of Groves with waterfalls and lush vegetation with nearly 10,000 different flora species.

☀ For nature lovers, there’s the Lucayan National park, which has the world’s longest underwater cave system. Other nature attractions are the Rand Nature Center and Sanctuary Bay (main attraction dolphins!).

☀ Visit the Grand Bahama museum or the Perfume factory, where you can make your own fragrance. For water activities, there’s the Gold Rock beach and the UNEXSO center for diving.

✈ Eleuthera
☀ This narrow island, which lies 50 km east of Nassau is just 2 miles wide but is home to high mountains and cliffs, deep coral reefs and picturesque, pinkish white sandy beaches.

☀ Deep sea diving, snorkeling or fishing are some of the aquatic activities. The island is small and seemingly untouched by civilization and its most charming quality, is the clear, pink sand against the light blue ocean.

✈ Abaco Islands
☀ A romantic sail around small scattered islands, amongst clear calm water… Bahamas top sailing destination is the Abaco Islands. This group of islands is a one-stop honeymoon destination in itself.

☀ Visit the Treasure Cay Beach for the softest, whitest sand and a golf course. For sightseeing, there’s the candy striped lighthouse of Hope Town, a colonial small settlement on Elbow Cay. Read the rest of this entry »

Calabria: Numbers
➤ Calabria is a region in the south-western part of Italy and has an area of approximately 5,822 2 miles.
➤ It has a population of about 2 million.
➤ The average summer temperature of this region is somewhere around 26ºC . However, this temperature could rise sometimes to somewhere around 35ºC.
➤ The minimum temperature in the winters is somewhere around 13ºC. This is the coastal temperature. This temperature goes on decreasing as you cross over into the mountainous regions further into the mainland.

Calabria: Plant and Animal Life
➤ Coastal regions along the Tyrrhenian Sea are well known for their abundant production of different types of citrus fruits and their olive groves.
➤ Also, these regions have a variety of plums and pears that grow well.
➤ The Parghelia and Capo Vaticano regions produce a variety of onions that is typical to them. These onions have a very distinct flavor, which is induced in them by the constitution of the land and also the water supply in the region.
➤ Vegetables like zucchini, beans, cauliflowers, eggplants, pumpkins, peppers, etc. are also grown in abundance.
➤ Animals like red deer and foxes are found abundantly in this region.
➤ Birds like hermit sparrows, barn owls, gulls, etc. also thrive here.

Calabria: Culture and Economics
➤ Calabria has a very rich cultural heritage, punctuated by breathtaking architecture.
➤ History and wilderness have been very efficiently preserved in this region, thus making it a major hit with tourists, especially European ones who now see the region as a good option to buy property in as well.
➤ Gothic and Renaissance style painting is what awaits tourists looking around for some ancient influences.
➤ Wood and ceramics are two of the forms of sculpture that Calabrian culture has an invaluable treasure of. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many opportunities to save if one knows where to look. Most theme parks have a website you can visit which will have a variety of discounts available. In addition, you can also find out more about certain sections of the park, learn about special events that are happening, and even find out how a park is involved with the community through charities.

Although the more expensive option up front, a season pass can actually save you a lot of money. But in order to get your money’s worth out of a season pass, you have to be someone who plans on visiting a theme park more than once in a season. On average, a season pass will pay for itself in fewer than 4 visits. If you want to test drive a season pass to see if it will be worth it to you, you might be able to upgrade your daily admission ticket to a season pass simply by paying the difference between both options.

While costlier, a season pass purchase also entitles the bearer to certain perks in a park. One example, might be a coupon book that is given when a season pass is purchased, which may contain hundreds of dollars in park savings. As well, some offers of this nature will also entitle you to benefits like exclusive ride times and special parking privileges.

During the park season, you may also be able to take advantage of discounts from local eateries, soda companies and other retailers. These cross-promotions could appear in your local paper, flyers around town or on your city’s television station. Some may even require you to do a little legwork, such as collecting tabs from soda cans or mailing in proofs of purchase.

If you’re staying in a hotel while you are visiting a theme park, be aware that deals may be found in the complimentary travel publications they offer. But even if you’re only staying for the day, you might be able to find bargains simply by stopping at information centers on the way to the park. Checking out their selection of brochures could yield a wide array of goodies. Read the rest of this entry »

The present situation of the city is as fascinating as the history of Beijing. It has witnessed a unique transformation with passing of time and has reinvented itself as one of the most modern and advanced cities of the world. It’s situated at the northern tip of the North China plain and is shielded by mountains on the north. Let’s have a look at some more interesting facts about Beijing. •Beijing is the second largest city after Shanghai and also the capital of the People’s Republic of China.
•It’s no secret that the Chinese love their bicycles, which is why once you get to Beijing, you will see thousands of cyclists on the roads.
•Beijing also hosted the 2008 Olympics.
•In the Imperial Times, the city was also known as Peking.
•There are 16 districts and 2 counties in Beijing.
•If you want to go on a trip to Beijing, remember that not many people speak English. So make sure you know the basic Chinese phrases or you are going to face a tough time.
•Beijing is called one of the ‘Four Great Ancient Capitals of China’.
•The literal meaning of the term Beijing is ‘Northern Capital’.
•The Beijing zoo is one of the most famous tourist destinations of the city and its popular for its Panda Bears. The Beijing zoo is also the largest zoo in the country.
•The hottest tourist destination in Beijing is ‘The Forbidden City’. The Forbidden City comprises of 980 buildings and 8707 bays of rooms. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is listed as the largest collection of old wooden structures in the world by the UNESCO.
•McDonald’s is the city’s most popular fast food joint.
•For entertainment, people can visit the world famous Peking Opera. The Opera is great combination of songs, dialogs, acrobatics, fighting, music and much more.
•The most common surname in Beijing is Wang. The name is shared by almost 11% of the population.
•The largest wooden Buddha statue in China is located in Beijing in Yonghe Lamasery.
•The most popular sports in Beijing are basketball and football.
•The capital city enjoys four distinct seasons. July is the hottest at 75°F and January is the coldest at 18°F. Spring and autumn are the shortest seasons.
•The city flower of Beijing is the China Rose or Chrysanthemum and the city tree is Arborviate or Chinese Scholar Tree. Read the rest of this entry »

The Japan facts and information has baffled the entire world. Not only has Japan risen from natural disasters, but also from human inflicted disasters. May be the phrase ‘rising from ashes’ was coined for Japan only. There is nothing, which can actually deter the spirit of Japan.

Geographical Facts

■Japan is an archipelago consisting of 6852 islands.
■Ninety seven percent of Japan’s land area is made up of four large islands, namely Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu.
■The total land mass of Japan is 377, 873 square kilometers, which makes it a little smaller than the other area of California.
■More than 70% of the landmass has mountainous terrain. Of which only 18% is suitable for settlement.
■It has a coastline of 29,751 kilometers.
■The climate in Japan is cool temperate towards the north and tropical in the south.
■It is hit by as many as 1500 earthquakes every year, as it is located in the seismically active region of the world. Along with earthquakes, it is also hit by a number of tsunamis every year.
Cultural Facts

•The official language of Japan is Japanese.
•There are as many as four writing systems to write Japanese, namely Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana and Romaji.
•Of which Kanji are the Chinese characters, while Hiragana and Katakana are both phonetic alphabet used for native words and foreign words respectively. Romaji, on the other hand are western alphabets used for writing Japanese.
•You will astonished to see, that Chinese and English have had a lot of influence on the Japanese language.
•One of the interesting facts about Japan is that alcohol is served to employees after six pm.
•While in other cultures, slurping food is considered bad manners, in Japan if the food is not slurped it is seen as a sign of food not being tasty. This policy is especially followed, when one is invited over for food.
•Often raw meat is the used as entree in Japan. Normally thin slices are made of the meat and served raw.
•Rice may be a part of all the three meals in Japan.
•There is a tradition in Japan, that shoes worn outside are not to be worn inside the house. Slippers are to be used instead. At the same time the slippers are not to be worn on the mat.
•An interesting Japanese culture facts is that it is considered inappropriate to blow ones nose in public, but one can urinate along the walls of a building.
Political Facts

■Japan has a constitutional monarchy, where limited power vests with the Emperor.
■The powers vest with the Prime Minister and with the elected members of the Parliament, called ‘Diet’.
■The National Diet is a bicameral Parliament, which is made of the House of Representatives with 480 seats and 242 seats in the House of Councilors. Read the rest of this entry »