There are many things to do in Iquitos Peru. Known as "The City of Love," it is the largest city on any continent that cannot be reached by road as it is surrounded by beautiful rivers and lush rainforest. Located at the mouth of the Amazon River, Iquitos is the principle city in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Iquitos is hot and humid (around 90 degrees Fahrenheit) year round.The Top 5 Things to Do In Iquitos Peru Are:1) Amazon RiverA trip along the...more
There are many adventurous things to do in Chachapoyas Peru. Chachapoyas is one of Peru's oldest cities and is unique for its climate and mountain range scenery. Chachapoyas remains fairly isolated, and is the doorway of adventure into a world of lost civilizations and ancient ruins. Most of the ruins here were made by the Chachapoyas, also called the Warriors of the Clouds. When the Spanish arrived in Peru in the 16th century, the Chachapoyas...more
There are many things to do in Arequipa Peru. Arequipa is Peru's second largest city. It was occupied by the Incas in the 15th century and was founded in 1540 by Garcí Manuel de Carbajal, a Spanish emissary of Francisco Pizarro. Arequipa is located in a volcanic area of the Andes and is also known as the "Ciudad Blanca" (White City), because a great part of the city is built with a volcanic pearly rock and has a shimmering white glow to it when looking at it in the early morning. Arequipa is surrounded by magical countryside giving it a refreshing, bucolic air.The Top 5 Things to Do In Arequipa Peru Are:1) City TourObserve the volcanoes El Misti (5822m), Chachani (6075m) and Pichu Pichu (5571m). You'll visit the Yanahuara district that is home to excellent colonial architecture, the Jesuit church "La Compañía," and the Andino Museum with its famous Incan mummy "Juanita." You'll also take a trip back in time through the small streets of the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery complex.2) Colca CanyonThis canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States. At the "Cruz del Cóndor" viewpoint you might be able to spot Andean Condors. The area offers great hiking and...more
The island of Hvar is not only beautiful, it is amazing and surrounded by numerous nautical hot spots, one can say that it is a nautical paradise. Hvar has become well known and a famous destination on every nautical chart because of its huge number of maritime heritage, beautiful nature and comfortable Hvar apartments (...more
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are the Scottish Highlands and added on are Orkney, Shetland and Hebrides. The Highlands and Islands are sometimes described as an area to which the Crofters' Act of 1886 applies. This area contained of the regions of 7 of the counties of Scotland. These are Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Sutherland, Inverness...more
Pensacola is just one of the many hot spots in Florida, but it offers up a unique experience that young and old alike can enjoy. A Pensacola vacation is easy to plan. With so much to do, the hard part will be deciding how much you can do during the visit. Try visiting the Seville Historic District. It is one of the oldest districts in Florida, and its architecture will take you back to another time. Within the small neighborhood is Old Christ Church, the oldest church in all of Florida, it dates back to 1832. While there, why not check out St. Michael's Cemetery, it was deeded to Pensacola by the King of Spain in 1822. If you didn't get your fill of nostalgia, why not check out the Historic Pensacola Village. It is comprised of twenty properties in the Pensacola National Register Historic District. Ten of which are open to the public. Are you a Civil War buff? Add Fort Pickens National Park to your Pensacola vacation itinerary. Named after Revolutionary War veteran, Andrew Pickens, the fort was built in 1834. It is one of the few southern forts that were not captured by Confederate forces. It also housed Apache prisoners in the mid 1880s, including Geronimo. Since January 1971,...more
Spring and Fall are particularly busy times in Las Vegas, as one of the premier business convention destinations in the country. Every hotel and airline serving this desert oasis wants in on the action and there are many travel deals to be found...more
CroatiaThe scenic destination has only recently emerged as a package holiday destination but with its mass of sprawling hills and perfectly manicured beaches it has quickly built up its reputation to emerge as one of the top destinations for holidays...more
KOHALA COAST, Big Island of Hawaii - Guests of Mauna Lani Point at Mauna Lani Resort discover unparalleled space, privacy, entrée to the oceanfront Beach Club with an idyllic sandy beach cove for swimming & snorkeling plus a choice of enticing...more
A vote to allow the San Diego Port District to build a $28 million facility to make Broadway Pier a new permanent cruise ship terminal was made by the California Coastal Commission last Wednesday.A few controversy about the new terminal has risen as...more
Most people do not consider trying to find affordable Orlando vacation rentals when they holiday in groups in Orlando for Disney World, the golf or whatever other reason. Generally, they will look at hotel prices and many will have to discount...more
Are you planning on taking a family vacation? With all the tropical islands all over the world, you have a varied choice when picking an island as your family vacation spot. The best part about going to a vacation in the tropics is that it won't be...more