2009 July travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Jaco Island is a part of the Lesser Sunda Islands belonging to East Timor. It offers amazing natural landscapes – from majestic mountain ranges to grassy plains, from fabulous beaches to pristine coral reefs. The Island is a part of the protected Nino Konis Santana National Park and designated as a “Wild Area”. You can spend the time in bush walking, swimming and snorkeling in the pristine azure waters. The island covers an area of about 10 square km and is uninhabited. It is considered holy by the indigenous population, so setting foot on the island is forbidden. There are no accommodations but campers frequent the park.
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The 5 star Hotel Carlo IV is the most majestic hotel in Prague. The hotel  is located in the heart of Prague’s historical centre, just 5 minutes on foot from the Namesti Republic subway stop.
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Asuncion, Paraguay’s capital is not typical vacation destination – this is a city of contrasts. Its people, landscapes, crafts and interesting history are some of its main attractions. Located on the hills overlooking the Paraguay River, it enjoys tourisms with scenic cruises and its unique flora and fauna. Popular attraction is Asuncion’s botanical gardens, which feature more than 100 species of tropical plants.
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Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s most popular National Parks. Protecting over 22 miles of beach strip beginning from the mouth of the River Tortuguero south to Parisimina, this national park is 19,000 hectares. The main attraction of Tortuguero National Park is the turtles, also a number of crustaceans, and over 50 species of freshwater fish.The Leatherback , the largest sea turtle species in the world, nests from February to July.
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On a 32 m/105ft high crag above the left bank of the Maine is the Angers castle, surrounded by stout defensive walls with 17 round towers. Much of the current chateau was constructed in the early 13th century. This castle was originally started by St Louis in 1230.  The construction lasted ten years.
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Located about 5 km from Williamstown, it’s one of the highest dams in Australia, known as the “Whispering Wall”. It has unique acoustic effects that sound to travel long distances. If you whisper at one end, you can be heard perfectly clearly at the other end more than 100 meters away. This has a simple explanation – the parabola effect, the curve of the wall allows the sound waves to bounce along the entire length. The dam was designed by the Irish-born engineer Alexander Moncrieff and the construction began in 1899 and was completed in 1903.
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Built at the beginning of the century, the Little Palace Hotel is one of the best addresses in Paris. It  offers a rare privilege: the peace of a garden. Only 10 minutes away from the Little Palace Hotel you will find the Louvre museum, the Notre Dame cathedral and the Pompidou Centre.
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Bahrain is an archipelago of 36 islands off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. The interesting point is the combination of traditional and historical sites of the Arab world, with towering modern constructions. Manama – the Bahrain’s capital comprises modern restaurants, nightlife living side by side and luxurious shopping opportunities.
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Total length 1.189m
Height: 52m Max speed 172km/h
Max Acceleration: 0 ? 106.9 mph in 1.8 seconds
Max height 52m Riding capacity 8 persons
G-Force: 4.3 (Upon entering the vertical tower)
Max Vertical Angle: 90 deg (rise and fall)
Duration: 0:55
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Hvar boasts of a dazing nightlife and has many bars and clubs that are located on its waterfront. In the month of August, the population of the town actually swells from 5000 to 30,000 visitors a day. With comfortable chairs, sofas and a large deck area with ocean views, the “Carpe Diem” is one of the hottest social scenes in Croatia.
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