Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Hotel La Montana Magica, Hulio Chile

If you're looking for an exotic and cozy get away, the Hotel La Montana Magica in Hulio, Chile is a perfect rainforest adventure. The hotel 'erupts' every day, sending water running down the outside of the 13-room guest house. The Chilean retreat is accessible only by foot and guests must use a swinging rope bridge to cross onto the property

The hotel offers many exciting activites such as, mini golfing in the rainforest, hiking, and zip lining. The zip line is actually the longest zip line in South America and is 1500 feet off the ground. There are also relaxing hot tubs carved out of huge tree trunks!

Hotel La Montana is a must see and unique destination. It is built in the middle of a biosphere and is even declared as a national heritage by UNESCO.
                                                                         
                                                                                           

Beachy Head, England



Beachy Head is a porminent headland on the English Channel coast. Miles of chalk sea cliffs overlook the ocean, with the highest cliff at 530 feet! There's also a famous red and white striped tower lighthouse that sits at the base of the cliff. At high tide, it's beautifully surrounded by water.



The chalk of the cliffs was formed over a 30 million year period when the whole area was under the sea. For those interested in discovering fossils, a diverse range of them can be found within the white chalk like echinoids, brachiopods, gastropods and bryozoans.

The Beachy Head cliffs are also somewhat spiritual, as a very popular spot for sucide. Hundreds of deaths occur each year from these cliffs.

Beachy Head is truly a special place that everyone should visit.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia


In a desolate desert in the southwest area of Bolivia is is 3,800 square mile sheet of salt. Essentially they're hexagonal crystals, which are made up by the crystalline nature of the salt. This unbelievable adventure is only achievable during the salt desert's wet season; it is transformed into a lake that is deep enough for a truck or boat to make their way across- being only 6 to 26 inches deep. This shallow lake flawlessly reflects the sky, causing an illusion of an infinite sky when looking both up and down. The sight is said to be especially amazing at night when the stars are out! 





https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/americas-south-america/Bolivia/salar-de-uyuni-tour-3f464a3e-ce1f-43f5-a857-f897b01c5d29?page=1 is a great website that informs you all about visiting and taking organized tours- the Q and A section is very helpful and makes the adventure a more realistic possibility :)


Thursday, April 3, 2014

Pamukkale, Turkey

The natural wonders of the "Cottoncastle" in Pamukkale are truly a must-see sight. Huge stalactites, cascades, and mineral baths have formed along the the pure, white mountain side. These thermal hot springs have been bathed in since the time of the ancient Romans- used for their amazing therapeutic healing powers. 
For thousands of years a deep underground spring has been pouring out streams of hot, mineral-saturated water. As it has flowed down the mountainside, the steaming water has hollowed gigantic pool-like basins in the earth. The water's rich mineral content has coated the basins with a smooth layer of cotton-white rock.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

The Grotta della Poesia

The Grotto of Poetry or The Grotta della Poesia, found in Roca Vecchia, Italy is a natural swimming hole that is separated from the sea by a rock bridge. Looking at the photos below, you can quickly observe the serene and beautiful swimming hole. 

Cannes, France

Cannes is known for its luxurious atmosphere and its variety of amazing festivals. While venturing the area you will find high fashion shopping is the norm. In addition to the famous brand shops, there are jewelry shops, tanning shops, perfume shops, beauty parlors, decoration stores, and art galleries that line the streets of Cannes. The city celebrates their love for fashion on the daily: street animations, multi-brand parades, and fashion show rooms with after parties are happening regularly in the streets. Cannes fashion The luxury extends to its famous palace hotels: Hôtel Martinez, Rue d'Antibes, and Rue Meynadier. These high fashion shops and luxurious experiences attract many celebrities to the area! 

The weather in Cannes is pretty enjoyable as well. With August being the hottest month with an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coldest month being January with the average temperature being 42 degrees. 





There's an awesome website that tells you all of the information that you could ever want to know about Cannes- like shopping, culture, history, activities, events, and much more. 

Link- ://www.cannes-destination.com/cannes-and-its-facets/cannes-shopping

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Floating in the Dead Sea


   The Dead Sea is an unbelievable wonder; the Earth's lowest elevation on land, actually more than 1,000 feet below sea level. People travel to Jordan in the middle east to effortlessly float in its waters- you actually float with out trying. It's nearly 10 times saltier than any other body of water on Earth giving natural buoyancy and rich  minerals to relax and rejuvenate not only you, but you're skin, too. The Dead Sea's ancient history is also a major attraction. Its life-span has been traced back to over 2,000 years ago, the days of Herod the Great. Beyond the Dead Sea, is an area with swimming pools and and changing rooms; a perfect spot for parties and events.

http://www.visitjordan.com/default.aspx?tabid=67