>> Archive for 'November, 2009'
Nov13
by iv in Fitness&Gym, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, North America, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Spa, Swimming, United States of America, Walking

The Bacara Resort and Spa is located on the coast just a little north of Santa Barbara. Relaxed appeal of a true classic California resort. Much of what makes Bacara such a magical place is its unique location between the Pacfic Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Activities include golf, tennis, hiking, and a full-service spa.
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Nov12
by iv in Cruise, Cultural, Extreme, Parks, Photos, Rafting, Relaxing, Swimming, Travel gear, UNESCO, United Kingdom, Walking

Lulworth Cove is a cove near the village of West Lulworth southern England.West Lulworth lies near the coast between the Isle of Purbeck and Weymouth. Lulworth is included amongst England’s UNESCO sites and its World Heritage. Lulworth Cove was formed approximately 10,000 years ago by the awesome powers of a river and the sea.
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Nov11
by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Extreme, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism

While there are no mountains to climb in the city of Shanghai, you can have a heightened experience climbing Lupu Bridge. Choose a clear, sunny day and hop in a taxi to the bridge that straddles the Huangpu River. This is longest arch bridge in the world with its 550-meter-long arch span is 32 meters longer. The length of on-site welding totals more than 40,000 meters—comparable to the total length of the inner-city elevated freeway of Shanghai.
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Nov11
by iv in Biking, Canada, Fishing, Fitness&Gym, Golf, Kayaking, North America, Photos, Rafting, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Spa, Swimming

Located high in the spectacular coastal mountains of Vancouver Island, next to the farms and vineyards of the Cowichan Valley and close to Victoria rests The Aerie Resort. Surrounded by 85 acres of meticulously kept grounds and gardens, the breath-taking view from The Aerie is worth the trip alone.
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Nov10
by iv in Asia, Indonesia, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Shopping, Spa, Swimming, Walking

Amanjiwo is located in Central Java, the cultural heartland of Java and modern Indonesia. Amanjiwo resort is located in a natural amphitheatre with the Menoreh rolling hills directly behind and four volcanoes on the horizon. The architecture of Amanjiwo draws from the history, tradition and culture of Central Java. Amanjiwo looks out onto Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world.
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Nov10
by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking

If you’ve been to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) there is no need to see any other mountain. Situated in eastern China’s Anhui Province and popular with its breathtaking sweeping landscapes and misty peaks, the Yellow Mountain offers extraordinary scenes and views from what can look like the edge of the world.
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Nov10
by iv in Arts, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Museums, Relaxing, Spain, Travel Stories

The Church of Our Lady of the Pillar is near the River Ebro in the province of Zaragoza, west of Barcelona on the coast of Spain. It is reputed to be the first Church dedicated to Mary in history. The location is considered the birthplace of Christianity in Spain and has been the destination of pilgrims for hundreds of years.
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Nov09
by iv in Cultural, Europe, History, Ireland, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Travel gear, UNESCO, Walking

The Giant’s Causeway is a World Heritage site, National Nature Reserve and Northern Ireland‘s premier tourist attraction. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. Formed between 50 and 60 million years ago, takes its name from the legends of Finn MacCool. Known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the World.
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Nov09
by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cultural, Jordan, Monuments, Photos, Praying, Urban Tourism

Abu Darwish Mosque is one of the nice mosques of Amman, Jordan. It was built in 1961 on top of Jebel al-Ashrafiyeh. With unmistakable alternating layers of black and white stone, inside it can pray more than 7000 people. Non-Muslims are generally not permitted inside, but the views on the way up are good. Inside the mosque there is a small Islamic Museum.
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Nov09
by Asya in Fishing, Guatemala, Hiking, Hotels, Kayaking, Parks, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Swimming, Walking

La Lancha is sets in one of the wilder spots in the world – secluded in rainforest on the shores of Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. Owned by movie director Francis Ford Coppola, the lodge is located a 30 minute drive away from the famous Mayan ruins at Tikal. Weather Nov to Jun is the best time to visit.
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