Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Spanish pronunciation: is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Greater Buenos Aires conurbation, which also includes several Buenos Aires Province districts, constitutes the third-largest

  conurbation in Latin America, with a population of around thirteen million.   

Spanish: Avenida General Paz Avenue between the Cabildo and the Pan American Highway (National Route 9) from the tower building located in City Council and General Paz. On the right, Province of Buenos Aires,  

The Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens are a public space administered by the non-profit Japanese Argentine Cultural Foundation and are one of the largest gardens of its type in the World, outside of Japan.

Metrobus is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. They conducted a pilot test on Avenida Juan B. Just by joining the Liniers and Palermo neighborhoods. It was inaugurated on May 31, 2011.1 On Avenida Juan B. Just common and articulated buses circulate corresponding to lines 34 and 166, current national concession holders tours on this avenue. As existing national concessions precariously since 1970 and in final form since the early 1990, the city government should give priority to these companies to provide the service. model unit

The lanes are located in the central lanes of the avenue and stops, made ​​up of platforms for the descent and ascent of passengers, which are separated by a distance of 400 to 500 meters apart. This collective system has a total of 21 stations across the path of the Avenida Juan B. Justo. Their stations are: Liniers - Velez Sarsfield - Velez Sports - Cortina - Av Lope de Vega - Carrasco Av - Av Segurola - Chivilcoy - Concordia - Av Nazca - Gral Artigas JG - Avenida Boyacá - Lt. Gen. Donato Alvarez - Av San Martin - Honorio Pueyrredón - Murillo - Corrientes Avenue (Subway Line B) - Aguirre - Honduras - Guatemala - Pacific Pte (Subway Line D)

Tranvía del Este or “Puerto Madero Tramway ” is a 12-block "demonstration" tramway line in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires operated by the rail company Ferrovías.

Construction of the first section has been completed  and the line was inaugurated on July 14, 2007. Initially, the service is provided by two Citadis 302 model vehicles, manufactured by the French  company Alstom and granted under a free concession by the city of Mulhouse. The vehicles are double-ended, bi-directional, low-floor, four section units, each section having 48 fixed seats, another 16 folding seats and standing room for a total of 300 passengers for the whole train. The vehicles, locally known by the name Celeris, run on an exclusive right-of-way for 2 km (1.2 mi) parallel to Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo, from Avenida Córdoba to Avenida Independencia.

Trains run from Monday through Saturday from 8:00 until 23:20 hs, and on Sundays and Holidays from 9:00 until 22:00 hs every 15 minutes. For tickets there are two Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) installed at each station and guards with portable vending machines are also available. Tickets are ARS 1.00 (around USD 0.26).

Further extensions planned would extended 2 km to Retiro Rail Terminus and Intercity Bus Terminal and 5.2 km from the existing terminus at Independencia to Caminito in La Boca, and a further extension to Constitucion and Buenos Aires stations is also proposed.

Bali

Of all the tropical islands of Indonesia, Bali is the best known tourism destination, and surely for a reason. Inexpensive Bali has great beaches as well as excellent surfing and diving conditions. The lovely island offers also lovely landscape with palm trees, tropical forests and volcanic mountains. The many hot springs and spas, and the intriguing exotic culture and ancient Hindu traditions of the island make Bali a truly magical place!

Sights and activities in Bali: beaches, spas, diving, trekking, golf and shopping

Bali is a diverse destination with something for everyone, from stunning beaches and nightlife in Bali to cultural attractions and from golf courses to jungles and shopping in Bali. Surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean, Bali has plenty of beaches, of which the most famous and popular ones are in Kuta, Legian and Sanur. There are also plenty of beach resorts in Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Seminyak and Kerobogan. Beaches in southern Bali have usually white sand, whereas the ones in the North and West have black sand. Kuta and Legian are the most popular locations for surfing in Bali, as well as centers of nightlife in Bali. The island is surrounded by coral reefs that offer great opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving in Bali.

The capital city of Denpasar is not a major tourism destination, but it is interesting for those wanting to experience more local lifestyle. There are several good golf courses in Bali to enjoy. Bali has an estimated 20.000 beautiful Hindu temples, many of which are easily accessed. The most famous temples are Uluwatu, Besakih and Tanah Lot. There are also plenty of colorful religious festivals around the island. The biggest festival in Bali is the 10-day Galungan Festival in the end of March or the beginning of April. There are also many theme parks in Bali, located around the island that are great entertainment especially for children, and spas in Bali are perfect for relaxation.
The rugged interior of Bali offers not only great hillside scenery, volcanoes, hot springs and lush rainforests, but also plenty of activities from trekking in Bali to white water rafting and horseback riding. The large Bali Barat National Park offers also opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Bali travel information and practical tips

Bali has a tropical climate where the temperature is warm around the year. There is a distinct rainy season from October to March and a dry season from April to September, although rains can occur at any time of the year.

The coastal areas in Bali are hotter than the high mountain areas in the interior, but there is a sea breeze that tempers the heat. The mountainsides also receive more rain than coastal areas. The main tourist season in Bali is in July and August, as well as during Christmas and New Year.

Traveling to Bali is usually done by air via the capital city Denpasar. It has an international airport that receives flights to Bali from all over the world. You can also travel to Bali by a ferry from the many other islands in Indonesia.

Public transport on Bali is handled by buses and local minivans called bemos. There are also special tourist shuttles running between the major tourist destinations, and you can easily rent a car in Bali, as well as a motorcycle or bicycle, or charter a minivan with a driver. However, remember that the traffic in Bali is often chaotic.

Accommodation & services. There are plenty of hotels in Bali to choose from, including cheap hostels. Restaurants in Bali and other tourist services are also widely available in the main tourist centers. Due to the importance of tourism on the island, English is a common third language in Bali, and all people in service professions speak at least a bit of it.

galleria vittorio emanuele

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the most elegant and stylish shopping malls in Italy with cafes, restaurants and shops. The Galleria is topped by a glass roof and links Piazza del Duomo with the Teatro alla Scala.

The shopping arcade is named after Vittorio Emanuele II who was the first king of Italy. Giuseppe Mengoni designed The Galleria in 1865 and it was built by 1877. The Galleria has an octagonal shape adorned with mosaics and a magnificent glass roof. The floors are decorated with mosaics of the signs of the zodiac.

China

China is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations

The People's Republic of China (PRC), established in 1949, commonly known as China, has control over mainland China and the largely self-governing territories of Hong Kong (since 1997) and Macau (since 1999).

The Republic of China (ROC) established in 1912 in mainland

China, now commonly known as Taiwan, has control over the islands of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, the Pratas island group, and a few other outlying islands.

In the 1950s, change to economic policies in Taiwan transformed the island into a technology-oriented industrialized developed economy after a period of high growth rates and rapid industrialization. In mainland China, in the 1970s, reforms known as the Four Modernizations modernized the agriculture, industry, technology and defense, vastly raising living standards, and making the PRC one of the great powers.

Historically, China's cultural sphere has extended across East Asia a

s a whole, with Chinese religion, customs, and writing systems being adopted to varying degrees by neighbors such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Through its history, China was the source of many major inventions. It has also one of the world's oldest written language systems.

China Hotel was built in 1979 by the Hong Kong listed conglomerate Hopewell Holdings Ltd (controlled by Sir Gordon Wu) under a novel contractual agreement that came to be known asBuild-Operate-Transfer, a means of building and operating joint ventures with local authorities in China. This arrangement allowed a foreign partner to build a facility at its own expense, operated it for an agreed length of time to generate a return on its investment, then hand it over to a local partner at no cost.

China Hotel first opened on the 18th of June 1984 and became the first hotel managed by Marriott in Mainland China in 1998. China Hotel became China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel.

In 2008, the hotel was fully renovated and offers 850 Guest rooms.

Marriott China Hotel Guangzhou (Guangzhou Zhongguo Dajiudian) is a five-star hotel located in the heart of the city, close to the railway station, the China Trade Exhibition Center, Baiyun International Airport and the Yuexiu Metro station.The China Hotel, managed by Marriott, offers 1,013 rooms and suites, ranging from standard accomodations to business rooms and presidential suites, all specially designed to combine elegance and functionality.

The Forbidden City is the world's largest surviving palace complex and covers 72 ha (178 acres). It is a rectangle 961 metres (3,153 ft) from north to south and 753 metres (2,470 ft) from east to west. It consists of 980 surviving buildings with 8,707 bays of rooms. The Forbidden City was designed to be the centre of the ancient, walled city of Beijing. It is enclosed in a larger, walled

area called the Imperial City. The Imperial City is, in turn, enclosed by the Inner City; to its south lies the Outer City.

The Forbidden City remains important in the civic scheme of Beijing. The central north-south axis remains the central axis of Beijing. This axis extends to the south through Tiananmen gate to Tiananmen Square, the ceremonial centre of the People's Republic of China. To the north, it extends through the Bell and Drum Towers to Yongdingmen.[29] This axis is not exactly aligned north-south, but is tilted by slightly more than two degrees. Researchers now believe that the axis was designed in the Yuan Dynasty to be aligned with Xanadu, the other capital of their empire.

The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has recently concluded that the entire Great Wall, with all of its branches, stretches for 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi). This is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) sections of actual wall, 359.7 km (223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.

San Alfonso del Mar

It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, had a 115ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water.

The Guinness Book of Records named the vast pool beside the sea in Chile as the biggest in the world.

But if you fancy splashing out on one of your own – and you have the space to accommodate it – then beware: This one took five years to build, cost nearly 1billion and the annual maintenance bill will be 2million.

The man-made saltwater lagoon has been attracting huge crowds to the San Alfonso del Mar resort at Algarrobo, on Chile’s southern coast.

Its turquoise waters are so crystal clear that you can see the bottom even in the deep end.

Chile’s monster pool uses a computer- controlled suction and filtration system to keep fresh seawater in permanent circulation, drawing it in from the ocean at one end and pumping it out at the other.

The sun warms the water to 26c, nine degrees warmer than the adjoining sea

Interior of Burj Al Arab

The marketing technique of self-declaring the 7 star title has worked very well. Burj al-Arab became one of the most wanted destinations, and not only in the United Arab Emirates. To keep objectivity, the hotel is officially 5 star deluxe. The service and the unseen luxury definitely makes it stand out of the other 5 star hotels. The service includes private chauffeur with Rolls Royce or BMW 7, private reception desk every floor, helicopter pad (helicopter trips to the center of Dubai or to the Dubai International Airport), restaurant located 200m above the sea level, with amazing view on the city. The hotel offers free entry to the Wild-Wadi Water Park as well

Burj al-Arab has the most luxurious interior imaginable. Khuan Chew, Design Principal of KCA International was responsible for the interior design. The most expensive materials were used throughout the building.

There is no exact data about the cost of the hotel, but rumours say that the return of investment could be 100 years, although the nights at Burj al-Arab start at $1000. The Royal Suite costs $28000 per night



There are 202 duplex suites in the hotel, the smallest suite starts at 169 m², and the largest is 780 m². Each suite has floor to the ceiling windows with spectacular views on the Persian Gulf

Every suite has sumptuous living and dining area, and office facilities.


They are equipped with 42 inch Plasma screen TV, and everything is automated and can be controlled via remote.



The list goes on, like 13 pillows to choose from and similar thoughtful care for the guests


There is huge variety of brilliant, elegant restaurants that offer much more than the average.

Al Mahara (The Oyster) let you enjoy your meal next to a large circle aquarium.
The Skyview you with an unforgettable experience 200m above the sea-level.

If that is not enough, there are 8 more restaurants to choose from


While Burj al-Arab lies on a small artificial island, Emirates Palace is surrounded by a spectacular garden with multiple swimming pools and amazing fountains. The hotel kept the traditional arabic architectural style.

The Burj al-Arab features the tallest atrium lobby in the world, at 180 meters (590 feet). The atrium is formed between the building's V-shaped span.


The atrium dominates the interior of the hotel, and takes up over one-third of interior space.
It can accommodate the Dubai World Trade Center building, which, at 38 stories, was the tallest building in Dubai from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s


The tower that resembles the sail of dhow, became the world’s tallest hotel with the height of 321m in 1999, and the iconic tower of Dubai. The construction took 6 years (1994-1999)

Cape Verde Islands

The Republic of Cape Verde is located on an archipelago in the Macaronesia ecoregion of West Africa. Cape Verde is a former Portuguese colony, comprises ten inhabited and several uninhabited volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Their population is of mixed African and European descent. The group of Cape Verde islands includes: Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, Sao Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista, Sao Tiago, Brava, Fogo and Maio.

This new holiday hotspot is so exotically unusual, coming here is one big magical mystery tour. The Cape Verde islands are opening up to tourists, especially holiday makers searching for a rich blend of fresh holiday experiences. Even the Cape Verde people are unique, being a cultural mix of their two nearest neighbors – Senegal and Brazil, this combination is most obvious in the ever-present Cape Verde music; a scintillating hip-swinging fusion of Samba and Salsa sprinkled with tribal African. It's the destination for those in the know.

Some reasons to visit The Cape Verde:
* Glorious sandy beaches and clear waters
* Rich history and culture
* Fantastic water sports
* Excellent for walkers of all levels
* Deep sea blue water fishing

Ten barefoot island paradises wait to whip your breath away. Each one is dramatically different, from bounty-like blond sands backed by jungle-like scenery to volcanic monochrome landscapes peppered with pastel-painted towns. The beaches are mind-bogglingly gorgeous and the colorful blend of cultures from Africa, Portugal and Brazil will have you charmed from the moment you arrive.

Fall in Love With Cape Verde Again and Again
When you own a timeshare in this exciting vacation destination,
you'll be able to return every year to experience the rich culture,
beautiful natural surroundings and fun-loving attitude of this beloved,
if little-known, vacation destination.
Cape Verde is not a place that you can come to know and love

with just one vacation.

There is so much to do, see and experience in this beautiful island
off the coast of Africa,
that multiple vacations are almost a necessity
if you're looking to immerse yourself
in the unique culture of these islands.

As you return year after year
you'll begin to feel less and less like a tourist
and more like a Cape Verde native.