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Cyprus Vacation Guide : A Mediterranean Paradise

 

 

Cyprus is a very beautiful country and certainly a very interesting one worth visiting. Cyprus is the third Mediterranean island and was also a British colony. This Mediterranean destination is flocked by over 2million tourists every year. Cyprus is a country having a long history in love and war. As per the history of Cyprus it is known that Goddess Aphrodite was born in this quaint island.

Cyprus is indeed a beautiful and a romantic island for a vacation. This island is a tropical paradise which basically stays warm the whole year round. One can plan a vacation for Cyprus and spend the days getting engaged in various activities as that of surfing, swimming, boating and sailing.

The capital of Cyprus is Lefkosia and this city exhibits the golden blend of old and modern culture.The city embarks the oriental feel pushing hard the feelings of deciphering more the beautiful streets and buildings.

The medieval era walls that surround the city are majestic enough to catch the attention without any distraction and they herald the place since the 14th century. The Faneromeni Church is another masterpiece hard to miss and is one of the largest churches found in the city.

The tombs of the kings is carved into a hill that has Doric pillars and one of the important burial places. The ruins has been very well preserved but astonishment knows no bounds knowing that actually there is hardly any evidence of royal burial in the place.

The Kato Paphos Archeological Parkis another worth visiting site with ancient ruins that features beautiful restored mosaics. Then comes the Roman mosaics found in Paphos. These are adorned to be the most beautiful mosaics in the world. They unfurl the saga of the people of this place thousands of years ago.

One can enjoy well as well avoid getting into long queues of air booking if planning for a Cyprus vacation in the off season. No matter whatever may be the case but if one is really in dearth of sunny beach vacation then Cyprus is the place for you.

Cyprus is very famous for those elegant hotels and villas providing accommodation to the tourists. Before venturing to this tropical island plan out for sure the activities to done during the vacation for that you can rely on some information and site map for Cyprus . This way you would not be in any state of disappointment of missing some activities there.

Make sure that you take care of your travel arrangements in advance . Pack your baggage and stuff in lot of sunscreens as you would surely need it there. Pack a lot of loose fitting and light clothing to enjoy well.

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Travel Activities in Brazil

Scuba diving: Brazil flaunts a massive 7000 km of glorious coastline with warm clear water. Enjoy the popular scuba experience in the Northeast coasts of fine coral reefs.

Amazon:The very mention of this name casts a spell. The largest rain forest in the world is a hub for unexplored natural wonders. A cruise through Amazon is something to experience.

Carnivals: Brazil is almost synonymous with carnivals. Celebrated in Rio De Janeiro, it changes the face of the city. Thousands of performers jig to the beats of samba. The pomp and glitz of Brazil carnival is very hard to ignore.

Iguazu Falls: This is a meeting point for 275 falls. The majestic presence of Iguazu Falls is a treat to the eyes with falls with an average height of 65 meters. The tallest of them is of 82 meters.

Trekking:You can hike down the mountain ranges attached to the country to have an aerial view of the cities and beaches. Viewing the night scene from above a peak is truly amazing.

Anavilhanas Archipelago: Located within the Anavilhanas Ecological Station, this world's largest archipelago. Nearly 350 islands constitute this marvel of nature. Romp on a guide to visit this archipelago.

Christ The Redeemer: A commonly known figure, Christ The Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro is a 120 feet tall structure of Jesus Christ. Situated in the Corcovado Mountain, it is one of the seven wonders of the world. The magnanimity and the grandeur of Christ The Redeemer is sure of leaving you jaw dropped.

 

Special Travel Attractions of Bhutan



Want a great hideaway and avoid the hustle and bustle of a city, then this Himalayan Kingdom should be a great retreat for those who want to spend leisure holidays. Adjacent to India, Bhutan is also known as the Land of Thunder Dragon. In the year 2006, Bhutan was rated as the happiest country of Asia and eight happiest country of the world.

 

Taktsang Monastery

One of the famous Buddhist monasteries and amongst the top visited tourist attractions of Bhutan. Famously known as the Tiger Nest Monastery, it is 20 minutes away from the Paro City. Nestled at

3000m altitude north of Paro in Bhutan. It was created for the Guru Rimpoche in 747 CE , who visited the site on his second visit to Bhutan.

 

Trongsa Dzong

Overlooking the george of Mangde River, Trongsa Dzong is amongst the largest Dzong fortess of the Bhutan. Located in the Trongsa Dzong district, this fortess tends to be the famous travel attractions and is often thronged by thousands of visitors every year.

 

Mount Chomolhari

The peak is famous for its trekking grounds and is amongst the second highest peak of the world. Lying in the northern border of Tibet, Mount Chomolhari is a known for encompassing the famous Buddhist Monastery and fortess made by the first ruler of the Bhutan. It is known to be the abode of goddess Chomo and is conserves the natural heritage of Bhutan in its pristine valleys.

 

National Museum

If you want to spectacle the traditional heritage of Bhutan, National Museums seems to be a great place to see the rich art and artifacts of Bhutan. The museum is an envelope enclosing the rich past of Bhutan with its traition, culture and heritage on display.