Monday, November 21, 2011

Great fiasco of Niagara Falls

In the U.S., Niagara Falls are involved in an unjustified aura of exceptionality.I do not know if you share my opinion, but when I see a piece of nature in a marquetinero drowned , I'm a little off. Also, after having been there twice, I can say with all the letters not worth sight of Niagara Falls.

I do not know if by any chance have talked about the tourist sites that have a oversized fame , but this would be one of them.

Personally I believe that Niagara Falls has only one value, its location, a step of two major markets that consume mainly tourism products themselves . If we add an American tendency to navel-gazing as if it were the prettiest in the world, we have a " travel destination "first level. False.

" The Niagara Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. "says the official tourist information the United States, to further clarify that" are in the midst of a city . " A city that were grown or planned specifically to enclose nature in a theme park atmosphere.

With 50 meters high, are not anywhere near the world's largest (Salto Angel, 980metros, Victoria Falls, 108 meters, Iguazu Falls, 82 meters). Nor among the most extensive, with less than half as long as the Iguaçu, for example.

Niagara wins in volume of water measured in cubic feet per second (about 85,000) but far from the Inga Falls on the River Congo (910 000) . Of course, the latter are far from American textbooks continue to present their jumps as the mightiest in the world.

Falls continue to be the classic of American and Canadian lovebirds in their honeymoon trip on a budget. Continue to amaze with its bright fireworks and the style Las Vegas ( watch the video, why not for a moment thought it was Disney World or the strip of Nevada? ). The fate of hundreds of coaches get away from large cities in the area. But if you travel from Europe or the rest of America, do not think I deserve a detour from your trip so that you know.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Las Vegas City

It is impossible not to think of a Hollywood movie about a so excessive and stunning scenery as this city of concrete, which is also the lights and play, an oasis of indulgence in the middle of nowhere to get lost at least once in a lifetime. Elvis Presley sounds while the aerial camera flying over The Strip, the famous avenue that begins and ends in the desert. It's night and the lights down Despuntan a replica of the Eiffel tower, a black pyramid, flanked by a huge sphinx, flows a stream of blue light in front of the skyline of Manhattan fascia, a roller coaster of over two hundred feet seems tiny toy, an artificial volcano vomits fire with a brand gold, and a choreography of fountains dancers welcome visitors to the Bellagio hotel-casino built in the image of a villa on Lake Como . Las Vegas is as depicted in the movies. In fact, this image of Ocean's Eleven Steven Soderbergh shot by an airplane can be seen in vivo and in hiring one of the direct air tours that several companies offer at night. It is impossible not to think of a Hollywood movie about a so excessive and stunning scenery. The Bellagio summarizes all the glitz and eccentricity of the city. It was built in the late 90 and the interior is almost as extravagant as its famous fountains. Gold, glass, carpet lining scrolls and more than 35,000 square feet of rooms that will happen with the sound of clinking coins, the roar of the slots and the Litany of the dealers in the background. And the Bellagio is the best proof that not everything in Las Vegas is a game , since it has an art gallery where you can find works of Monet and Chagall , and hosts one of the most fascinating shows Cirque du Sun, Or , a kind of moving box full of surreal stunts. Las Vegas offers more than 50 shows each day. Most are musical performances with big stars that evoke the golden age of the city, when Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra filled the halls of what was then called Sin City (Sin City). Today, the city is a more familiar destination with many attractions for children such as girls show or chapels for marriage. The memory of those years when the city was the paradise of the mafia can be traced to The Mob Museum, which opened its doors in early 2012 in a former courthouse. What the mob in Las Vegas is another story. GUIDE How to get British Airways , Air France , Iberia and Delta Air Lines flying from Spain to Las Vegas with a stop in Paris, London and various U.S. airports, from 600 €. Some travel agencies offer specialized American West, including, of course, stay at least two days in Las Vegas. Orix offers tours two to three weeks for the parks and the great cities of the West for about 1500-2000 €. Club Marco Polo others for about 10 days 1,300 and Nuba a trip to San Francisco to Las Vegas for a week in five-star hotels around 5,000 €. When to go is advisable to avoid the summer and winter. Believe it or not, Las Vegas is pure desert and extreme temperatures. Getting around The car is the best option to move around the city, although it is essential to a stroll along The Strip and a scenic flight by plane or helicopter companies that offer as Papillon and Maverick Helicopters . Where to stay The hotel-casinos are the biggest attraction in Las Vegas, and can (and should) visit, whether or not the host. To commemorate the adventures of the gang of robbers Ocean's Eleven, the ideal hotel to stay at the Bellagio , Italian inspired. Equally luxurious are the Mirage , with the volcano on the outside, and MGM , with the giant MGM lion at the entrance. The Wynn is the best in town, inside, designer Manolo Blahnik and Oscar de La Renta, golf course and show La Rêve, an aquatic activity for which they built a huge theater-pool . More classics are the Caesar Palace , the Venetian and of course, the Flamingo , the first major hotel built in Las Vegas. Where to Eat All casino hotels have a wide range of cuisine, from Italian to Tex-Mex and steakhouses through BBQs, but there are also exquisite haute cuisine restaurants, such as Picasso , Bellagio Hotel, the Spanish chef Julian Serrano at the stove, the Frenchman Joël Robuchon, the MGM , or Wing Lei Chinese, the Wynn Hotel , the three recognized Michelin star. ... Do not forget to try their luck at roulette or blackjack in one of the exciting casinos. Climb to the Stratosphere Tower, 275 meters, offering an extraordinary view of the desert. Enjoy a theatrical or musical-as well as Cirque du Soleil, are very famous Mamma Mia at the Mandalay and Les Folies Bergère, the show's oldest city, the hotel Tropicana -. Have a drink at Studio 54 in MGM, a replica of the original New Yorker, or the new hotel-casino Cosmopolitan , which is in vogue. Visit one of the many museums, such as the Mafia . And fly to the Grand Canyon. It is less than 500 kilometers, and many companies offer air tours that can be done in one day.

Wonderful Destinations

There were many applicants, but the final decision would have it, the Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Halong Bay, Komodo, the island of Jeju, Table Mountain and the underground river in Puerto Princesa have been chosen as the new Seven Natural Wonders the World. There have been thousands of people around the world via the Internet which, telephone and text messages have participated in the initiative launched by the New Seven Wonders Foundation to choose the new Natural Wonders. Two in South America, the Amazon and Iguazu Falls, and five other spectacular places in Asia and Africa: Halong Bay (Vietnam), Komodo (Indonesia), Jeju Island (South Korea), Table Mountain ( South Africa) and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Philippines). The Amazon is a vast region of South America that includes the tropical rainforest of the Amazon River basin, the largest rainforest in the world and one of the most diverse ecoregions the planet. It covers eight countries: Brazil and Peru, with the largest, as well as Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela, Suriname and French Guiana. Iguazu Falls between Argentina and Brazil Spread, plus near the border between Paraguay and Argentina These spectacular falls are formed by 275 jumps up to 80 meters in height that are fed by the flow of the Iguazu River. Under his jumps can take boat rides and the surrounding walking trails appreciating semitropical jungle animals. A show jumping apart is its higher throughput, as well as higher: the Devil's throat, which can be enjoyed in all its majesty walking the paths that leave from Puerto Canoas, which is reached using the ecological train service. To enjoy all its fullness in this area, the Hotel Das Cataratas , the only hotel located inside the Iguazu National Park and just two minutes walk from the falls, offers guests the privilege of exclusive access to them every morning before the public opening of the park or after closure. Komodo dragons are the small island of volcanic origin in Indonesia which have become world famous. It belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire and its peak is Mount Satalibo. Jeju Island Mount Halla, an extinct volcano of 1,950 m, dominates this volcanic island in the Straits of Korea. They formed hundreds of millions of years as a result of volcanic eruptions and consists mainly of basalt and lava. Table Mountain cable car or a promotion tour requires a climb to the flat-topped mountain three miles from side to side overlooking Cape Town, South Africa. Surrounded by steep cliffs, is flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and the west Lion's Head and Signal Hill are with the natural amphitheater of the City Bowl. An interesting proposal is the exclusive hotel that offers the Mount Nelson , owned by Orient-Express, which offers its customers a family program that includes transfers and four tickets to see Table Mountain. Halong Bay North of Vietnam, near the border with China this stretch of water located approximately 1,500 km ² in the presence of protruding elements and karst islands of various sizes and shapes. The bay was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 and expanded the declaration in 2000. National Park Puerto Princesa Subterranean River who is one of the most important forests of Asia is on the island of Palawan Philippines and a fantastic mix of limestone karst landscape with an underground river that flows into the sea. It houses eleven different ecosystems and a variety of threatened endemic animals.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Seven 7 Natural Wonders

The Dead Sea, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Galapagos Islands ... It is just a month to see which have been chosen among the 28 finalists.

In the wake of the seven wonders of ancient world-the Great Pyramid of Giza , the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria Greeks believed that the famous monuments of human genius creation and worth visiting, and there remains only the first, got inspired by these, the Seven Wonders of the World : the pyramid of Chichen Itza , the Colosseum Rome, the Christ Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu , Petra and the Taj Mahal . 

The idea, which had the backing of Unesco, was the brainchild of the private company New Open World Corporation and, as they send the new times, the choice was made by popular vote. The initiative proved so successful that they decided to repeat. And these are now because the time has come to know the result of new competition, which will be chosen the new Seven Wonders of Nature . It will be a very significant date: 11 11, 2011. The vote is still open and it is to find new or unknown destinations spectacular locations, this is the list of 28 candidates:

1. Amazon (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and others)
2. Angel Falls (Venezuela)
3. Bay of Fundy (Canada)
4. Black Forest (Germany)
5. Bu Tinah Islands (UAE)
6. Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
7. The Dead Sea (Israel, Jordan, Palestine)
8. El Yunque (Puerto Rico)
9. Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
10. The Grand Canyon (USA)
11. Great Barrier Reef (Australia, Papua New Guinea)
12. Ha-Long Bay (Vietnam)
13. Iguazu Falls (Argentina, Brazil)
14. Jeita Grotto (Lebanon)
15. Jeju Island (South Korea)
16. Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
17. Komodo Island (Indonesia)
18. Maldives
19. District Masurian lakes (Poland)
20. Monte Cervino (Italy, Switzerland)
21. Milford Sound (New Zealand)
22. Mud volcanoes (Azerbaijan)
23. Puerto Princesa (Philippines)
24. Sundarbans Delta (Bangladesh, India)
25. Table Mountain (South Africa)
26. Uluru (Australia)
 27. Mount Vesuvius (Italy)
 28. Yu Shan Park (Taiwan) 

Red Autumn in Kyoto

For Buddhist temples, many of them World Heritage Site, and Shinto shrines, for its tea houses where geisha and maiko are welcome to customers or the color of their gardens, for its traditional atmosphere or kaiseki cuisine, Kyoto is a city full of attractions. This image is a summary of what has in store for you this Japanese city. Were the readers of prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast those who have chosen Kyoto as the best Asian city over Bangkok, Hong Kong and even Tokyo. A survey on which much seems to have been about putting the effort to preserve, in the XXI century, the richness of their culture and traditional cityscape. In autumn when the leaves change color and urban nature is stained a striking red offers one of their best sides. Check out this gallery of images and feel the quintessence of Japanese beauty.

Gastronomic Event in France

With pleasure From 18 to November 20 have a gastronomic event in this region of France, where you can enjoy the benefits of the 'slow food' versus the 'fast food'.

It's a good reason to escape to the Loire Valley in the heart of France, for the weekend of 18 to 20 November in the city of Tours is celebrated Eurogusto , the Europe-wide meeting that the association organizes a biennial Slow Food gastronomic. Under the theme of Taste, Cultures Biodiversity and Food, representatives of the movement all over Europe will meet this year's Tour Exhibition to celebrate and enjoy the benefits of slow food . Boasting the art of living characterizes the region declared a World Heritage Site, which for a few days will become the gastronomic capital of Europe is planning various events such as wine tasting, taste workshops and discussions on food and agriculture, where local produce is a key . So if you go through Eurogusto can discover and admire the delicacies that have made ​​the Loire Valley Gourmet a reference: the goat cheese, saffron, winter vegetables ... not forgetting, of course, traditional recipes, paired with Loire wines, which will have a special place reserved for them. Even children can enjoy the pleasures it offers good food in a playground dedicated to showing them, so playful, fruit and vegetables unfamiliar to the children. Slow Food is a movement born in Italy in 1986 courage to defend and preserve the pleasures of food . This eco-gastronomic association passes a quality food and agriculture, responsible to the environment and fair. Thus, its members advocate a hedonistic vision and responsible for feeding, promoting traditional cuisine, compared to the rise of fast food, which severely impairs feeding habits.