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Vacation to Disneyland California is a dream for every child. The kids really like playing in a play area like Disneyland. Disneyland is great place, clean and staff nice and friendly. But, the food is terrible and over priced. Leave the park and go out to downtown Disney to eat then go back into Disneyland. Fire work great.

Disneyland California is the most popular park in the world. Have a great experience when visit Disneyland California, this is a very entertaining place for you and your kids. Now, Disneyland California is completely by Adventure Park to offer the visitors double of fun and also double excitement.

Feel the thrill adventure in Adventure Park area is very exciting and test your adrenaline. displayed in this area many attractions that are favored by adults and children.The most popular rides on Disneyland California are Peter Pan’s Fights, Alice in Wonderland, King Arthur Carousel, Indiana Jones Adventure, roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Storybook Land Canal Boats, Space Mountain, Tarzan’s Treehouse, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Casey Jr. Circus Train, and Splash Mountain. Wow, it’s really the most favorite places for everyone to enjoy their holiday. A must go place if you have kids.

Dive hundreds of feet below sea level to see the legendary wreck of the Titanic will surely be an experience that is very impressive. You want to feel it? Be ready with the money above $ 40,000.

For the first time, you will have the opportunity to see the rest of the Titanic through the submarine at a depth of 12,460 feet under the sea.

This adventure will start from St John’s, Newfoundland, where you’ll climb aboard the Russian Keldysh which academic research as well as a home within the next few days.

During the route to the dive site, you will cross the waters rich in nutrients, Grand Banks, which is also known for its abundant marine life. After arriving at the destination point, just above the Titanic wreck, you begin confronted with the scent of adventure.

At the time of the dive, you will go down almost 2.5 miles down the sea towards the Titanic resting sites using submarine MIR I and II. Both are special submarine that can reach to 20,000 feet into the sea.

Arriving at the site, you’ll see the most famous shipwreck in the world and footage sad chapter in human history.

This unique adventure will begin between June-July 2011 with a package price of U.S. $ 54,500 per person for 11 days. For more information, you can visit the site www.adventures.ca

Corinth is an ancient city located about 48 kilometers west of Athens on a narrow stretch of land that connects the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. After passing through its glory, now the ruins of the city into a tourist attraction which attracts.

At the time, Corinth was an important city in ancient Greece played a major role in missionary work of Paul, followers of Christ who made the second largest city in the Peloponnese has several interesting sites not only for tourists but also pilgrims.

In the ruins of ancient Corinth are spread around the base of the rock Acrocorinth, you will see many Roman buildings that still survive rather than Greek. However, many parts of the city have been toppled by earthquakes over the centuries.

In Acrocorinth itself, you will find the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Also on Acrocorinth exist the ruins of a stone tower and the ancient defensive walls.

The most prominent in the ruins of ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo is derived from the 6th century BC. Temple built on a hill overlooking the remains of the Roman marketplace (agora) is still functioning at the time of Paul (50 AD), before finally destroyed by the earthquake.

Other buildings in the complex are the ruins of the ancient city of Corinth Temple of Octavia is dedicated to the sister of Emperor Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). This temple is the Roman imperial cult that spread throughout the empire. There was also a sacred spring that is located along the northern edge of the forum, near Lechaion street.

Move to the Roman Forum, you will find the Bema, a public stage where St. Paul had to defend himself when the Corinthians pulled in front of the Roman governor Galio in 52 AD.

Then there are the ruins of Peirene fountain which is the main source of water in Corinth. At the time, water fountains that have a complex structure serves as a meeting place for the people of Corinth. Although only ruins remain, but the wall paintings restoration of fish swim from the 2nd century can still be seen.

According to legend, the name of the fountain came from a woman named Peirene who cried so hard when she lost her son and finally dissolved into the spring that still flows here.

Still in the Roman Forum, in the northern theater, inside the city walls, you’ll find Asklepieion, the god of healing shrine with a small temple (the 4th century BC).

After seeing the rest of the building satisfied du outdoors, you can proceed to the historical tour of Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum to see various artifacts have been found and rescued from the rubble.

To enjoy the ancient city of Corinth, you can come anytime from 8:00 to 20:00 pm local time, while for Acrocorinth starting at 8:00 to 19:00 local time. The cost of entry into the ancient city of Corinth is 6 euros (about Rp72 thousand), this includes admission to the museum.

Colmar, a small town in France which is located about 20 km from the border of southern Germany is always awe for anyone who visited. The number of old buildings are very beautiful, colorful eyes.

Moreover, if you visit during the spring, making the beauty of the enchanting town of Colmar with the flowers on display in the window of every building. The city is often referred to by the nickname “Little Venice” or “La Petite Venise“.

Canals that cross the river in the middle of town Lauch used as a means of transportation for tourists to see the surrounding scenery. Maybe this is what inspires the town of Colmar nickname as “Little Venice”, as well as the atmosphere in the city of Venice, Italy. Almost the same as Venice, tourists can hire a boat to circumnavigate this channel. One boat can carry eight tourists, with a long trip at least 20 minutes for 6 euros per person.

As well as cities in Europe, Just check it out Marbella Weather here also have some old church buildings that become an arena tour for tourists. The largest Church is the Church of St. Martin, or often called the Cathedral Church. This building stood from the year 1234. When looking at this church, I imagine people skills to build them ancient. Almost more than 700 years this church, but the building is still standing strong.

When searching the streets in downtown Colmar, will be found many old buildings that most of the conditions are still well maintained. Old building below is one example. The building was formerly functioning as a hospital. Frequently encountered during the trip is a building painted colorful.

Characteristic of most buildings windows and doors of Europe are unique and colorful. The uniqueness is of course the object of interesting photos. Funny thing is, there is a house that put an old cake pan to be used as a wall decoration in front of his house.

In addition to the old building, a tourist attraction which can be found in Colmar is a museum and art galleries, restaurants and shopping stores and souvenir shops. From a few souvenir shops, there is an interesting one center of attention. The shop is a shop that sells mugs bearing the name of the person’s drinking.

This store is unique, because it sells a wide range of colorful drinking cups. If we are a little tired through the center of Colmar, we can use a mobile cart that has been provided at a particular stop.

This train will take us around the city center. When we sit in it, will be provided a walkman that serves as tour guides. Of course, these are all not free. We must reach the money 6 Euro for one-way trip of about 15 minutes.

Weather in the town of Colmar is very bright. So I can capture this replica with good lighting. After this trip I think, was to visit the town of Colmar I can imagine two places in other parts of the world. One, his Venice Italy, and the other is the city of New York in the United States.

Visited several cities in Europe certainly will bring a distinct impression, if accompanied with the people we love. For the happiness we will give special meaning than if we travel alone.

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Holidays in Asia, South Korea and try to go directly to Mount Seorak / Seoraksan (Mount Sorak). The highest peak of the mountain ranges Taebaek located in Gangwon province is one of the popular tourist attraction in South Korea.

Each year, Mount Seorak attract many tourists, whether domestic or foreign visits in which the peak occurs in autumn when the leaves become colorful.

Autumn Beauty Seoraksan regarded as one of the most beautiful autumn scenery in Korea. Red jungle foliage and yellow adorn the rock mountain and spring water that flows between them.

In addition, the formation of volcanic rock Seorak also very interesting. Near the entrance there Cheonbuldong Valley or the Valley of a thousand Buddhas. So named because of the rocks form a taper-taper mountain is said to resemble Buddha figure that is created naturally.

Because of the uniqueness of this valley became a favorite location of choice for tourists. Located at the entrance to the park, 15 minutes from the park entrance, you will find a variety of interesting sites here.

There are waterfalls and Biryeong Yukdam located on the left side of the valley, about 40 minutes walk from the main car park. Then there are also Ulsanbawi which is the unique rock formations that can be reached by climbing down the path and climbed more than 800 pieces of stairs.

Meanwhile, in the middle of the road to Ulsanbawi there are 2 temples and stone fruit heundeul located on top of larger stones. This rock has a height of 5 meters and is said to be moved with minimal exertion.

While saying little draining, but of thousands of people who have tried to push the stone heundeul, no one has managed to do it.

Seorak Mountain itself is located in Mountain National Park near the city of Sokcho Seorak. Seoraksan is the 3rd highest mountain in South Korea after Mount Halla in Jeju and Mount Jiri in South Gyeongsang province.

The peak of Mount Seorak called Daechongbong which reaches a height of 1708 meters above sea level. Taebaek series is often regarded as the backbone of the Korean peninsula.

When you visit Japan, try to visit Miyajima. Here, there is a world record that solved the largest wooden rice scoop that ever existed. Located in Omotesando shopping street in Miyajima, you can see this wooden rice spoon.

This spoon has a 7.7 meter long, 2.7 meters thick and weighing 2.5 tons. It is said that this spoon is made of zelkova trees aged 270 years.

This spoon-making took almost three years and in 1996 exhibited to commemorate the Itsukushima Shrine as a World Heritage Site.

Big size spoon the rice into a collective community pride in an object Miyajima has helped put them on a map of the island and make it a tourist attraction.

In Japan, Miyajima is famous enough for a spoon of rice, although now being sold on the island of spoons made of foreign wood. This is because Miyajima has little original timber. Now most of which are sold shamoji made of white plastic or cheap plywood.

Besides functioning to take rice, spoon rice on Miyajima also be a souvenir for tourists as objects of spiritual and luck. But this is only reserved for high-quality rice scoop.

Legend rice scoop on Miyajima originated between 1790′s and 1800′s from a Buddhist monk named Seishin who lived and worked in the temple Tokidera.

One night, dreaming Seishin Benzaiten meet the same god with the goddess Saraswati in India. Front, the god is also a kind of harp, and spoons.

After waking from sleep, Seishin Miyajima and then show people how to make rice scoop shamoji magic or anything like he had dreamed.

Central Sulawesi provincial government has set Togean Islands, Tojo Una-Una, a major tourist destination on the “Visit Indonesia Year 2012 Central Sulawesi.”

“Togean become one of the amazing tourist attraction in Indonesia so that feasible set as a major tourist destination,” said Central Sulawesi Governor HB Paliudju in Palu.

According to him, the natural beauty under the sea in the Isles Togean not inferior to Bunaken or Bali which is famous. Coral reefs are very natural, and not much damage so it is very beautiful to look at.

“Only a small promotion, Togean Islands will be visited by many foreign tourists,” said Governor Paliudju.

Togean Islands which is about 500 kilometers east of Palu is located in the Gulf of Tomini. The islands have been set by the government in 2004 as a National Park which covers 292 000 hectares and 70,000 hectares of marine ecosystems inland areas, including 10 659 hectares of protected forest and mangrove conservation.

It was also mentioned Togean Islands which has the largest expanse of coral reefs in Indonesia (about 132 000 hectares) are known for having hundreds of amazing diving points.

The survey results Conservation International Indonesia (CII) in the waters Togean in 2001 found as many as 262 types of coral reefs, 596 species of fish and 555 species of molluscs, as well as other rare species such as giant clams (Tridacna gigas), green turtle (Chelonia mygas), turtle (Eretmochelys imbriocata), trochus (Trochus niloticus), dugong-dugong, and pilot whales.

He mentioned the many species of fish, there are two types that are considered endemic, namely fish and ecsenius paracheilinus togeanensis that exist only in Togean.

Alluding to the construction of airports (airports) in Ampana, Paliudju target for completion in 2012 so it can animate “Visit Indonesia Year 2012 Central Sulawesi.”

Currently, he said, the government is building an airport in Ampana, the capital of Tojo Una-Una, to facilitate the tourists visiting the Togean. From Palu tourists have to spend 10-hour overland journey.

“That’s not including the five-hour sea journey before finally arriving at the famous island’s beautiful coral reefs,” he said.

Besides Togean, Central Sulawesi also has a tourism destination that is not less beautiful, namely the Lake Poso, Beach Tanjung Karang, Palu Bay, as well as the Lore Lindu National Park.

Visitor attractions on the coast of Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia is unique because it spelled out a nine-pillar-shaped rocks Twelve Apostles.

Although it does not amount to twelve pillars, Twelve Apostles remains one of Australia’s main tourist objects that oftentimes visited by young couples who want to pose in their pre-wedding.

A result of erosion, in July 2005 and then, one of the pillars of the Twelve Apostles as high as 50 meters have been toppled and sunk into the sea, so now you can only watch eight pillar was still standing there.

The Twelve Apostles in 1922 known as Sow and Piglets. Sow near Loch Ard Gorge, while Piglets in the form of piles of small stones that resembled a pig. in Muttonbird Island. Then later renamed The Apostles and the last is the Twelve Apostles.

In this place, you can still do other tourism activities using helicopters to surround the interior areas around the Great Ocean Road.

For those of you who want to enjoy the charm of the Twelve Apostles will be charged at the Great Ocean Road Tour package amounting to U.S. $ 110 or about Rp1 million.

Having tired of playing in the Twelve Apostles, you could spend the night at Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat is located at 314 Booringa Road, Princetown Victoria.

If you still want to visit the other sights of rock erosion, could soon come to London or London Bridge Arch near Canberra

When you visit Athens, Greece, there are many things you can do. Apart from the classic era of heritage such as museums, parks, and cultural areas, there is also a modern shopping centers such as bars or clubs. However, do not also miss to try the Greek cuisine.

Here are 10 interesting things you can do while in Athens.

1. Visiting the Acropolis in Athens

Visible from almost every corner of the city, Athens Acropolis that dominates the sky, stood firm and dignified. Acropolis is a summary of the classical era and one of the most important monuments in the world heritage list. Parthenon Acropolis which dominates the area attracts millions of visitors each year. This is the list of your initial visit when I went to Athens.

Acropolis is open daily from 8:00 to 19:30 pm local time (summer) and 8:30 to 15:00 pm local time (winter). Ticket price to enter this place 12 Euros (around Rp141 thousand).

2. Merging ancient Athens to the contemporary city

Walk along the Monastiraki, Plaka, Theseion and Kerameikos district. There you’ll find in ancient Athens. Now as a result of urban development project (Unification of the archaeological site), the majority of archaeological sites have been completely incorporated into the contemporary city.

You can walk the streets of Athens or simply to sit for a cup of coffee while enjoying the ancient sites like the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora and others.

3. See more 5000 years of human civilization

Museums in Athens supported the important exhibitions that can bring you into a journey of 5000 years of human civilization. In starting with the Cycladic era, exploring the classic era of the Roman era, the Byzantine era, the era of Ottoman empire, and then past the era of Enlightenment.

4.Hiking in the heart of the city

One of the best things to do in Athens is to visit Mount Lycabettus is located in the heart of the city. Travel is ideally done on foot or by cable car costs 6 euros (about Rp.70 thousand) while enjoying the magnificent panoramic view of Athens.

5. Visiting the City of Plaka and the flea market on Sunday morning

In the beauty of the old city Plaka in Athens there is a neighborhood full of small shops, souvenir shops and small restaurants that serve meals greek. Every Sunday morning, took place at the Monastiraki flea market and Avissinias Square, with antique furniture, porcelain and many other interesting things to buy.

6. Athens Metro

Athens Metro is not just an underground transportation system where you can continue traveling from one area to another. This place is also a museum where the exhibition of ancient Greek era and contemporary art you can see and enjoy.

7. Mediterranean seafood tasted delicious

For those of you who want to find seafood come into Microlimano. The trip there will take some time more than half an hour from downtown. Make sure you try a variety of fresh seafood and Greek cuisine recipes in many restaurants in Athens that has been famous around the world with fresh ingredients and rich nutritional value.

8. Expenditure

Shopping or buying souvenirs seemed to be a must when visiting a new place. This also applies in Athens who continue to enhance its long tradition in the field of crafts, making jewelry and footwear manufacture.

There was also the fashion world that offers a shopping mall with the designer who has been internationally recognized and companies as well as many large or small boutiques featuring brands from around the world. Shopping satisfaction you can feel in Athens.

9. Experiencing the nightlife

Nightlife in Athens lasted until morning. With many bars and clubs, there are many things you must do there. For those of you who want to visit two or three places before going to sleep, Psirri District could be the right place because there are good clubs and bars that play all types of music from rock, latin to pop.

There’s also a trendy Gazi district with an art style bar. If you are looking for something beautiful, come into the district of Kolonaki, on the southern outskirts.

10. Taste the culture of Athens lives

Last but certainly not least, the arts flourished in Athens. Throughout the year, an international artist who has been admitted to appear in the Greek capital and the visual arts also took place in a large number of galleries and museums

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora island is possibly the single most famous island in all the world. The legends, mysteries, and romance associated with the words “Bora Bora” bring an almost mystical presence to the island.

It’s true Bora Bora is indeed a wonderful place to vacation… but this magical presence is not so unattainable.

there are wonderful things to do and to see in Tahiti Polynesian island paradise: Tourism aspects, activities, practicalities, culture, and all the things you’ll want to know when planning a trip to Bora Bora. We propose to the would be traveler that the Island of Bora Bora is quite real and attainable as a vacation getaway.

Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Two towering peaks of sheer black rock dominate the center of the island and make an impressive backdrop to an assortment of blue waters that will dazzle the eyes. Bora Bora’s lagoon is its most treasured feature, and allows the traveler many opportunities to experience it in a variety of ways. Windsurf, jetski, scuba dive, swim, bask in its warmth… the list goes on.

Bora bora is truly an experience worth having. A wonderfully relaxing place to be as well as a great island for you to experience, your Bora Bora vacation will never be forgotten.