Watch Sunset

July 28th, 2011

Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon, Arizona is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is famous not only for its size, but for the beautiful scenic views it offers too. The views are so wonderful that they can leave you possessed for days. The month of May and October are the driest amongst all and are best to visit Grand Canyon. Three fantastic scenic view points are developed on the North Rim namely Cape Royal, Point Imperial and Point Sublime. The sunsets from these points are spectacular to watch. It is time when the Grand Canyon shows the depth and breath of the nature’s beauty. Many people stand on the rim with their hands in the air, as if to offer a solemn salute to nature and surrendering to the ultimate power of Grand Canyon maker. These actions give a spiritual touch to the visit and make the Grand Canyon stand apart from other sunset spots.

Taj Mahal, India
The term Taj refers to the crown and Taj Mahal signifies it as the crowning glory of the all of the man made structures. It is the exuberant monument of love and beauty. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and most visited places in Agra, India. It is also the most photographed monument. The movement of the Sun from east to west has several light effects on the Taj Mahal. It blushes in the rosy glow of the dawn and it appears pinkish orange in the dusk. But, the most breathtaking view of Taj is from an octagonal tower of the Red Fort across the river Jamuna.

Silhouette of Buildings at Water Front, Singapore
The extravagant Twin Towers offer an awesome view of the vibrant city. It is situated in the heart of Singapore’s financial center. The architectural credit of silhoutte of buildings goes to Carlos Otts. It is the perfect location for the people who want to enjoy life to the fullest as it offers a spectacular view of sunset.

Another most popular place in Singapore to watch sunset, is the Sentosa Island. Out of the 63 islands, Sentosa Island is the 5th largest island located in Singapore. The name of the Island comes from the terms peace and quiet in Malaya dialect. On the contrary, in the past it was referred to as the Death Island. No one knows the exact reason behind it but, it was probably related to the pirates that sailed around. The sunset views from the beaches here will make you feel breathless for sure.

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Visit on July

July 10th, 2011

•Philadelphia: The birth place of Declaration of Independence. This is one of the best places if you want to experience American independence. Here you can visit the Liberty Bell the symbol of Independence where you can live history. This bell which was bought from London and rung during the reading of Declaration and was also used to alert citizens about meetings and announcements. After that you can also visit historic sites like the Assembly Hall, Supreme Court Room and Governor’s Council Room in the Independence Hall where the drafting of Declaration took place. Once you have visited the historic places you can head to the music festivals popularly known as Wawa Welcome America festivals, where many live performances are given by music bands. After so much traveling you are bound to feel hungry and that’s where Philadelphia food festival features delicacies by top restaurant’s and top chefs. In the evening there are brilliant fireworks at the Philadelphia Art Museum from 5p.m. to 11p.m. Many of these activities are free and worth enjoying.
•New York City: Popularly known as the Big Apple, this city lives up to expectations of party goers. This densely populated city has many activities to offer on 4th of July. From the famous Macy’s fireworks to attending stylish dinner parties in New Jersey, this city is full of fun. For grand and spectacular fireworks you can enjoy the Macy’s fireworks which starts at Hudson River along with music and also has a central theme this year called ‘The gift of Freedom’. You can view these fireworks from Hudson Terrace or many rooftop restaurants. Here too you can explore historic sites by going on walking tours of Lower Manhattan, SoHo and Nolita areas. You can also go on a tour which shows you sites where the first Labor Day Parade started. Other than that you can also watch the Nathan Hot Dog Eating contest and live the excitement. Another great place to visit is the Water Taxi Beach Governor’s island which is famous for its food, fun and music. Then at Lower Manhattan you can play volleyball on the beach and enjoy the sun and sand. After all the fun, the food is something to look for. There are food items even for vegetarians.
•Washington,D.C: The capital of United States is hard to miss out when it draws around 1/2 a million people around the world who come to witness this mega event. There are activities all day long of which most are never ending. The National Day parade is a lavish setup of giant balloons, floats and the military groups which charge up the patriotic spirit in us. You can also visit Smithsonian folklife festival filled with music, artifacts and discussions about cultures. As the day ends the free concerts at West Lawn of Capitol Building start with special guest performances and orchestra. At the end, the fireworks cannot be missed, as they light up the sky and national monuments. The whole world watches the fireworks held at Washington, D.C.

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British Columbia Vacation Spots

July 3rd, 2011

BC is situated to the far west of the Great White North and is a large area in terms of land mass. British Columbia is approximately 4 times larger than Great Britain with very less population compared to it. From golf courses for men, to wine tasting parties for women and huge number of fun activities for children, British Columbia has something for all. Here are the best places to visit in this beautiful region.

Vancouver
The largest city has undergone a change in the recent years, and is currently home to 2 million residents. The city of Vancouver offers range of activities in the beautiful mountain peaks, water sports, games and snow sporting opportunities which are judged to be the best in the world. The reason Vancouver is popular with travelers is because it offers a very decent style of living, and it is also the 10th cleanest city in the world.

Stewart
Another beautiful vacation spot of British Columbia is Stewart which is just a 2 ½ day drive from Vancouver. Stewart is a unique bordering town which is packed with American tourists the entire year. The city of Stewart is globally known for its amazing fishing spots and glaciers. Don’t forget to view the spectacular Salmon Glacier, which is the fifth largest glacier in the world.

Whistler
People coming to British Columbia should definitely make an attempt to check out Whistler. It is a small resort town situated about 125 km to the north of Vancouver and has some of the most beautiful natural views in the world. The population of this town is just 10,000 and its is visited by more than 2 million tourists every year. Whistler is famous for its different snow sporting activities and is one of the best tourist destinations in the world.

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