Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, Te Whanganui A Hei, covers 9 square kilometers and is New Zealand's sixth marine reserve. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.

This was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands. Reefs of hard rock, soft sediments, intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants, crustacean, mollusc's and fish. Sheltered from the worst of the southerly winds Te Whanganui-A-Hei gives visitors and unparalleled opportunity to learn from and enjoy an unspoilt marine environment.

Scuba divers enjoy the reserve for its sponge gardens and reef systems. Crayfish and black angel fish hide in the cracks and crevices of reefs around Mahurangi Island. In the large boulder fields near Motueka Island, curious schools of sweep may follow divers.

Delicate corals, usually found at depth, are close to the surface in Poikeke Island cave. Closer to shore, brittle starfish might be found on rocky platforms and red moki graze amid forests of seaweed. Predators, like the leather-jacket, pick their food from a range of smaller animals. of Cathedral Cove beach is an idyllic destination for picnics and swimming.

Cathedral Cove Spellball, New Zealand

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Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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The Hahei Explorer, New Zealand

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The Hahei Explorer, New Zealand

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The Hahei Adventures (established in 1993) is a state-of the-art rigid hull inflatable boat. The Explorer trip is an hour long, travels up to 12kms, and takes the visitor into coastal Islands of the marine reserve, reefs, massive sea caves and bays, including the world famous Cathedral Cove. The magnificence of this natural Volcanic scenery is legendary and the approach by sea, combined with an insightful yet relaxed commentary further enhances the experience

Marine life is all around and can be experienced close up because the boat is right in amongst the natural scenery. Smell the seaweed, watch gannets dive headlong around the islands, reach and touch the rainbow coloured rock formations and hear stories of Maori encampments! One of the leading attractions of this extraordinary volcanic coastline, when the tide is right, the tour visits an awesome blowhole, venturing through a sea cave underground into a gigantic rock cylinder 80 feet high – It’s truly a magical and wonderful place! Information signs are located at Hahei Beach, Wigmore Stream, Cooks Beach and Whitianga launching ramps. These signs have maps showing the reserve boundaries as well as other information about the reserve. The actual boundary is marked by large white posts placed on the islands and at each end of the mainland boundary

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The beautiful place of Corcovado: The distinctive statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms spread to welcome the world, is the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and one of the seven New Wonders of the Modern World. It rests on top of Rio de Janeiro's Corcovado Mountain, 2,330ft (710m) above the beaches below, and is accessed via a miniature train that runs from the Cosme Vehlo District through the Atlantic rain forest to the foot of the statue. The train ride offers stunning vistas of Rio, and the view from the summit is breathtaking. Spread out beneath the statue is the Tijuca Forest, resplendent with attractions to enchant visitors in the cool of the rain forest among natural pools and waterfalls. There is for example the Mayrink chapel, which features murals painted by Candido Portinari, one of Brazil's best known modern artists, and the Museu do Acude, housing colonial furniture and a collection of china from the East India Company.

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

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Overlooking sight of The Statue of Christ the Redeemer,Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil

Now! Rio de Janeiro Called the "Wonderful City" by Brazilians, Rio features the of the world. Great nightlife, beautiful beaches, stunning shorelines, friendly people, plenty of shopping, and many wonderful restaurants featuring cuisine from all over the world, make Rio a best in the world.

Steeped in a rich and diverse cultural history, Rio de Janeiro is a sightseers dream with hundreds of spectacular attractions awaiting them! With the verdant Amazon rain forest, miles of beautiful coastline and some seriously exciting neighborhoods to explore, this city has so much to offer. A trip to Rio de Janeiro would not be complete without heading up Sugar Loaf Mountain or an obligatory visit to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven New Wonders of the Modern World and Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmark. Ipanema is the place to go for sun worshipers, where miles of sugary white beaches and shopping opportunities abound.

The Ipanema Beach Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Rio De Janeiro's sun-soaked beach

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The Copacabana: This famous Rio beach neighborhood was just a small fishing village until a new highway changed the face of it sometime in the 1900s. The Copacabana Palace Hotel first opened its doors in 1923, and since then the area mushroomed with Neoclassical and Art Nouveau skyscrapers, penthouses and apartments. Visitors still flock, as they have always done, to the glamorous Palace Hotel, the place to be seen. Sometimes the visitor is only to have tea or a meal at the famed Cipriani restaurant. The beach itself has white sand and calm water and is festooned with kiosks. It is a popular spot for beach sports like soccer and volleyball, and a good place to sunbathe. Copacabana beach is particularly popular on New Year's. According to tradition, visitors dress in white and congregate here to celebrate in their droves, counting more than two million people during this time.

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Museum Contemporary Art, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Museum Contemporary Art, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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The History of Rio de Janeiro

Nearly five hundred years have seen RIO DE JANEIRO transformed from a fortified outpost on the rim of an unknown continent into one of the world’s great cities. Its recorded past is tied exclusively to the legacy of the colonialism on which it was founded. No lasting vestige survives of the civilization of the Tamoios people, who inhabited the land before the Portuguese arrived, and the city’s history effectively begins on January 1, 1502, when a Portuguese captain, André Gonçalves, steered his craft into Guanabara Bay, thinking he was heading into the mouth of a great river. The city takes its name from this event – Rio de Janeiro means the “River of January”. In 1555, the French, keen to stake a claim on the New World, established a garrison near the Sugar Loaf mountain, and the Governor General of Brazil, Mem de Sá, made an unsuccessful attempt to oust them. It was left to his son, Estácio de Sá, finally to defeat them in 1567, though he fell – mortally wounded – during the battle. The city then acquired its official name, São Sebastião de Rio de Janeiro, after the infant king of Portugal, and Rio began to develop on and around the Morro do Castelo – in front of where Santos Dumont airport now stands.

Praslin Island

Praslin Island -A tropical paradise of pristine beaches and magnificent natural wonders, the Seychelles inspire a sense of castaway seclusion and adventure. Located near the East African coast, just north of Madagascar, the Seychelles form an archipelago of 115 islands, scattered across the Indian Ocean. First settled by the French in 1770, the islands still feel undiscovered and only about 20 are inhabited. The Seychelles have no indigenous population and today they display a vibrant ethnic diversity – with the largest groups being of French, African, Indian and Chinese descent. A strong French Creole influence is evident in culture, custom and cuisine. The official languages are French and English, along with Seychellois Creole.

Protected land- and seascapes are home to unique-on-the-planet plant and marine life – with more than 1,000 recorded species of fish, a massive seabird colony, and the largest population of giant tortoises outside the Galapagos. Thrilling water sports and jungle exploration give a sense of Robinson Crusoe-style adventure and discovery. Of special note: the time zone of the Seychelles is just four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time – causing minimal jet lag when arriving from European and Asian cities.

The main attraction on Praslin is the Vallee de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the endemic coco-de-mer palms that produce the world's largest nuts—they can weigh as much as 40 lb/18 kg. The nuts got their name—sea coconut—hundreds of years ago when they washed up on the shores of Africa and Asia. When its outer shell is removed, the nut looks amazingly like a woman's pelvis, both fore and aft, which explains the nut's status as a collector's item. (The "male" part of the tree looks appropriately male, leading to predictable iconography to signify ladies' and men's restrooms.)


Praslin island, Seychelles

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Praslin island, Seychelles

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Praslin island, Seychelles

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Praslin island, Seychelles

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Anse Volbert on Praslin Island, Seychelles

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Anse Volbert on Praslin Island shipharbor, Seychelles

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Anse Volbert on Praslin Island, Seychelles

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Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa has various places to visit, from its crystal waters, surrounding nature & museums, organized events and sports activities. Ayia Napa is a wonderful place to stay if you're looking for a shopping, and sight seeing. The harbor area has been significantly improved recently with wonderful fish tavernas. The maze house in the monastery square is an experience not to be missed, then if you're looking for sight seeing there are local buses tour companies who will take on tours ranging from a day in Nicossia to the cooler climes of the Troodos Mountains, You can now go on tours to Northern Cyprus but be prepared to take your passport, and restrictions are still in place on what you can bring back to Southern Cyprus from the north. And don't missed also the most widely known entertainment in Ayia Napa is a wonderful place in Water World Aquapark. Those who like the night life you may spend time in disco and music clubs situated in the city central as well as on the beaches. Ayia Napa is called Heaven on Earth, mainly because of itsand wonderful night life.

History

Ayia Napa was a very poor village and the people were struggling to make ends meet, the only income came from the fishing port. After the invasion in 1974 from Turkey, Famagusta lost all the revenue from the tourist industry and Ayia Napa was born. For the young we have the center of Ayia Napa that caters for their night life with clubs and bars and if this is not to your requirements, we have the out skirts that offers peace and tranquility. Ayia Napa is one of the most popular tourist spots in Cyprus.

Over the years Ayia Napa has developed into a popular holiday resort due to its beautiful crystal clear blue beaches with golden sands and many tourist attractions. Ayia Napa has become popular and is visited by many people from all over the world. It is also very well known for its magnificent night clubs and bars which cater people of any age. This town has much to offer whether you are young or old. When it comes to culture there are many places to visit which maintain the Cyprus tradition. The island is only a 1½ hour drive long, and you can visit many places in one day. You will have the opportunity to obtain Cypriot hospitality which is a friendly and cheerful one and you will feel the real enjoyment of your holiday. Our ultimate goal is good food, good service and excellent hospitality. Cyprus is a Mediterranean island to be enjoyed by everyone.

Adams Beach Hotel, Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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The shores east of Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Ayia Napa westwards

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Ayia Napa fishing Harbour

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Water World Aquapark Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Water World Aquapark Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Village Hotel Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Pepper Bar Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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island in vietnam

The World Heritage Site, the most famous sightseeing of Vietnam, Halong Bay is the single most popular side trip from Hanoi. The of the bay and its 3,000 islets are so awesome that an excursion, there should be considered an essential part of any visitors to Northern Vietnam. A one or two-day trip also makes a delightful and inexpensive romantic getaway if you meet someone special. After three and a half hours on repaved road, you will be rewarded with some of the best and memorable sightseeing of your trip. With a pleasure-boat, you can go as far from shore as possible, and simply meander among the islands, fords and islets. There is plenty to explore in the 4,000 square kilometers body of water, and it is easy to findto swim, fishing, or just relax without seeing another soul, yet surrounded by majestic scenery. Despite what geologists may claim, the bay was actually created when an immense dragon plunged to Earth here before recorded history. Its mighty tail carved the great stone seabed violently before the creature flew away to the place where legends are born.

Halong Bay is one of the world’s and is the most beautiful place best destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach. Its waters are host to a great diversity of ecosystems including offshore coral reefs, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, small freshwater lakes, and sandy beaches. The folk tale has it that the dragons descended from heaven to help locals by spitting jewels and jade to the sea, forming a natural fortress against invaders; these precious stones are represented by the lush green outcrops. Several islands boast beautiful grottos and caves with contiguous chambers, hidden ponds and peculiar stone formations. Just try to allure your self with your family and friends in one of in Halong Bay-Catba Islands Vietnam.
Halong Bay -Catba Island

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Halong Bay -Catba Island

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Halong Bay -Catba Island

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Halong Bay -Catba Island

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Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto -This recently discovered grotto is one of the most in Halong Bay. Thien Cung is situated on the southwest side of the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Halong City. It is located in a small range of islands that resemble a throne embracing two super grottoes at its core. The way to Thien Cung is perilous, covered on both sides by thick forest. After entering a narrow gate, the magnificent, 130 m long grotto opens up. In the last chamber of the grotto, a natural gushing stream of water bubbles throughout the year. Here there are three small ponds of clear water. One path meanders out of the grotto.

Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto

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Vietnam Halong Bay - Catba Island MAP

top 10 destination in phllipines: part 4

1.
Cebu Philippines Bay

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Mactan Island Cebu Philippines

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Mactan Island Cebu Philippines

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Golfing Around Cebu Philippines

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Santa Fe Beach, Cebu Philippines

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Shangri-La's Mactan Resort Cebu Philippines

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Plantation Bay, Cebu Philippines

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Cebu Philippines MAP

2.
The Famous Primate in Bohol "Tarsier"

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The Beautiful Chocolate Hills Bohol Philippines

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The Beautiful Chocolate Hills Bohol Philippines

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Bohol Beautiful Beach Club

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The Das Alona Palm beach Resort

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The Das Alona Palm beach Resort

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Beautiful Panglao Beach Resort

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Hinagdanan Cave Bohol

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Loboc River Bridge Bohol

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The Badiang Spring Bohol

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The Badiang Spring Bohol

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Bohol Balicasag Sanctuary

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Bohol Balicasag Sanctuary

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MAP of Bohol Philippines

3.
The White Islet of Camigiun Philippines

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The White Islet of Camigiun Philippines

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Camiguin Island Lighthouse

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The Sunken Cemetery Camiguin Island

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Camiguin Island Philippines Mount Hibok-hibok

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Camiguin Island Philippines Mount Hibok-hibok

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Paras Beach Resort Camiguin Island Philippines

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Paras Beach Resort Camiguin Island Philippines

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Paras Beach Resort Camiguin Island Philippines

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Katibawasan falls Camiguin Island Philipines

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Katibawasan falls Camiguin Island Philipines

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Enigmata Treehouse Camiguin Island Philippines

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Camiguin Island Ardent Hot Spring Tagdo Mambajao

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Camiguin Island Ardent Hot Spring Tagdo Mambajao

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Sto. Nino Cold Spring Best Destination Katarman Camiguin Island

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Sto. Nino Cold Spring Best Destination Katarman Camiguin Island

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