Have you watched Transformers 2: Revenge of The Fallen? The final battle there took place in one of the most exotic landmark in the world, The Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Giza Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that survives substantially intact. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Originally the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface, and what is seen today is the underlying core structure.
When you travel to Giza, you'll also find The Great Sphinx, the guardian of the temple. This is a statue of a reclining lion with a human head that stands on the Giza Plateau and it's the largest monolith statue in the world. Use Car Hire Cairo Airport and drive your way to visit one of seven wonders of the world.
Based on Greek tradition, sphinx is a mythical creature with lion's body and human head. The difference is Egyptian sphinx take the form of male, while Greek's has the face of a woman. This creature is basically a guardian, which loves to give a hard riddle to traveler who wants to pass, thus came the legend "The Riddle of the Sphinx".
Sphinx is a must visited place when you travel to Egypt, and don't worry, I don't think that he'll give you any riddle....
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Rio de Janeiro ("River of January" in English) is the second largest city in Brazil. There are many attractions when you travel to Rio. The famous Christ Redeemer Statue, Copacabana and Ipanema beach, Tijuca National Park, etc. But on your vacation there, you must attend to Rio de Janiero Carnival.
Carnival is Rio's main event. It happens at the peak of summer, when Cariocas are at their best. Festivities attract thousands of people from all corners of the world. Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a 4-day celebration. It starts on Saturday, and ends on Fat Tuesday, or Mardi-Gras. Carnival Sunday is seven weeks before Easter Sunday. Dates change every year. in 2010 it happens from February 13 through 16.
The world famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival has a history of over two centuries old. Rooted in both pagan and religious festivals, the carnival is celebrated during the four days previous to the beginning of Lent. The Rio Carnival has always been the main attraction amongst tourists. Despite all the carnivals that take place in Brazil, it is Rio that is known as the Carnival capital of the world.
The Rio Carnival, as we know it today, was born in an attempt to make the festivities more ‘’civilised’’ in the manner of European carnivals. Masks and rich costumes were introduced by the higher classes who paraded them up and down the city streets in their open carriages. The carnival also resembles parties with drinks, food and music that carries on throughout the day and into the early hours of the morning. People come out on to the streets and dance and sing, and all this finally concludes in what is known as the Samba Parade. People participating in the Samba parade are dressed in bright attires and Samba dancers perform the world famous Latin dance forms.
The carnival parade is filled with people and floats from various samba schools. A samba school can either be an actual school or just a collaboration of local neighbors that want to attend carnival. The purpose of carnival is for samba schools to compete with fellow rival schools; this competition is the climax of the whole carnival festival. Each school chooses a theme to try and portray in their entry.
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The name Uluwatu came from the word "Ulu" which means "land's end" and "watu" which means "rock". It's the most exotic temple in Bali, Indonesia. The inner sanctum of the pura is perched majestically on the edge of a steep cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of southern Bali. It's a must visit travel destination for surfers and if you only on a vacation, then the spectacular view will satisfied you. Getting trading pins from Bali can make a good collection of memories.
Surfing Heaven
Uluwatu is a well known destination among surfing enthusiasts. Most of the surf spots are only suitable for advanced or expert surfers. Elsewhere on the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula, top class surfing spots are Dreamland, Padang-Padang, Bingin and Suluban.
There are 4 different sections to surf at Uluwatu. Temples has a long, hollow wave that works well on a middle to high tide. The Peak is right in front of the warungs on the cliff and in line with the cave and this break is also best on the high tide. Racetrack is a super fast but makeable barrel that works on a low tide, but does get seriously shallow. Outside Corner is considered by many surfers to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world, The Corner won't even begin to break until the swell is at least around 8' then, if your game, you are in for one long, fast ride.
Another Attractions
Besides surfing, there are lots of attractions and beautiful places you need to see. Kecak Dance (monkey dance, it's a traditional Balinesse dance) performances are held at the temple daily between 6 PM and 7 PM. Also don't forget to visit the temple that mentioned early before in this post. The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all possible. If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit.
When you decided to stay a night here the most recommended lodge would be Bali Cliff Resort. Rates start at US$ 100. Located in the southernmost part of Bali. Very seculed and hard to get to. It is situated high on the eastern side of the Bukit Peninsula with cycloramic views. The resort has a pool that overlooks the ocean. The resort also has a ballroom on site. Breakfast is included and offers a pizzeria, bar and restaurant for dining. There are many other hotels too; Blue Point Bay Villas, Bulgari Resort, Gong, Villa Moonlight, etc...
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Jamaican is one of the most famous tourism destination in the world. It's an island located in Caribbean Sea in North America. When you wanna travel to Jamaica, you might consider to go to it's capital city first, Kingston. Many beautiful destination you can find here.
Bob Marley Museum
When you arrived in Kingston, Jamaica, the first place you should visit is Bob Marley Museum. The Bob Marley Museum is dedicated to the memory of the late reggae superstar, Robert "Bob" Marley. The Bob Marley Museum is located in Marley's original studio where he recorded many of his songs. The property is extremely large and due to the fact many other businesses are on the grounds of the Bob Marley Museum.
You might little bit shocked with the expensive ticket price ($20 for adult) for only 1 hour tours, but a lot of people said it was worth it. Bob Marley and his reggae songs are inextricably linked with Jamaica. It's a fantastic tour for all reggae fans.
Hope Botanical Gardens
Next destination should be Hope Botanical Gardens. If you're serching for a respite from the city, this place offers the ideal oasis of tranquility. Spread over 200 acres of land, Hope Gardens is the largest botanical gardens in the Caribbean. The vast grounds include: a cactus garden, orchid house, ornamental pond, a "Palm Avenue" of sago palms, greenhouses, a forest garden, bougainvillea walk, zoo, fountains, bandstand, poets corner, lily pond, plant nursery.
Fort Clarence Beach
Okay, no matter where you go on vacation, the true traveler must be searching for this place: beach! Fort Clarence beach is public beach on the outskirts of Kingston Jamaica. Fort Clarence beach is the premier beach in and around the capital city of Jamaica. The beach has a narrow strip of white sands and is about 1,200m long.
Kingston's beaches do not have the most stunning reputations regarding their beauty. However, Fort Clarence's black sand beaches are incredibly popular with the crowds of Jamaica because of all of the other activities available to guests of its shores. The facilities, although sparse, are clean and the shores are well taken care of at Fort Clarence's popular beach.
Accommodations
Now, don't forget to find a place to stay and rest. There are many fancy and luxury hotels and resort in Kingston. Christar Villas Hotel, Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, Four Seasons Hotel, Hilton Kingston, Terra Nova Hotel, etc. You can stay with an affordable price averaging between $100 - $200. There are casinos too in Hilton and Terra Nova.
And last but not least, the foods. Yam, Dumplings, Green Bananas, Irish Potato, Blue Mountain Coffee are commons Jamaican meal. For those who don't like that don't worry, there are lots of international restaurant in Kingston. Akbar/Thai Gardens Restaurant, Dragon Court Chinese Restaurant, East Japanese Restaurant, Palm Court, Red Bones Blues Café, Rib Cage Grill, etc. Car Hire Jamaica will help you get to the above locations easily.
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