Top 4 Spectacular Travel Places in Mexico

November 12, 2009 by admin  
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Acapulco is basically known as the spring break destination and a fulfilling getaway for people seeking to suppress all signs of stress for a couple of days. And the place isn’t just a playground for pre-adults since it has long thought to be the number one spot for honeymooners in the entire world. So whether you like to dance the night away or take long walks on the beach, this undeniably wonderful place has a lot to offer its travelers aside from its lovely beaches. For instance, palm trees and an assortment of flora and fauna bound Coyuca Lagoon, which is an awesome fresh water lagoon. A group of professional skydivers, the famed La Quebrada Cliff Divers show off breathtaking stunts (they will dive 45 meters from the cliffs into the sea) to the public on a daily basis including fascinating night shows. With regards to nightlife, the perfect place to go is La Costera, which is a street in Acapulco filled with a variety of pubs and clubs where you can enjoy a club-to-club hopping without the hassles of traveling extended distances. Frequently visited clubs include a Disco Beach (highlight is a dance floor directly next to the Condesa beach), Barbarroja (a pirate ship shaped club) and Andromedas (featuring a real mermaid in a tank by the wall). If you want to be spellbound by the beautiful piece of greenery of the Acapulco Botanical Gardens, visit the picturesque place located in the Southern Sierra Madre Mountains. The unique star shaped design of The Fort of San Diego attracts a steady flow of visitors while those who are interested to visit the Acapulco History Museum, which is housed just within the Fort, will surely be satisfied with its various collections.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara, located in west central Mexico, is the second largest next to Mexico City in terms of population. This city is a combination of European culture with modern architecture and infrastructure. If you’d like to give art a second thought, you need to visit El Instituto Cultural Cabañas (Cabañas Cultural Institute). It is a world heritage site that was formerly an orphanage but now serves as the city’s cultural institute offering classes in arts and houses Jose Clemente Orozco’s outstanding murals. If you want to ponder the many spooky legends, visit El Panteon de Belen (Bethlehem Cemetery), which is an old and beautiful cemetery. The once crashed beautiful towers during an earthquake, Catedral de Guadalajara (The Guadalajara Cathedral) was scrupulously rebuilt to govern the skyline of downtown Guadalajara, is a spectacular site you can’t afford to miss. Since Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres (Rotunda of Illustrious Men and Women) is located right in the heart of downtown and right next to the Cathedral, it is a great place to sit and observe all the events of the city.

Cancun

Located on the Yucatan Channel that separates Mexico from the island of Cuba in the Greater Antilles, Cancun, also referred to as Mexican Caribbean, is a coastal city in Mexico’s easternmost state. The city is a downright blend of history and nature. This place is called paradise on Earth, mainly because of the turquoise blue sea and the complex jungle, supplemented by some of the most superb white sand covering all together combined. From fine dining (high quality foods prepared by the world’s most famous chefs) to great nightlife pleasure (large discotheques that are extremely alive and attractive), Cancun has everything to offer not to mention relaxing places like jazz and piano bars. Some of the most attractive resorts located in this city are the following: Hilton Golf & Spa Resort, Riu Palace Las Americas, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and La Blanc Spa Resort.

Cozumel

Cozumel is the largest island of Mexico located off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Aside from the beautiful white sandy beaches that surround the island and the nearly ideal all-year-round vacation weather, there is something more that keeps travelers from coming back time and time again. Cozumel is identified to be the paradise of scuba divers since it contains fantastic diving spots and well-taken cared of underwater scenery, which comprises of an amazing marine life, abundant coral reef, crystal clear waters and brightly painted fishes. The most well known spots for scuba are Santa Rosa, Palancar and Punta Sur. Furthermore, Cozumel is an abode to a system of underground rivers aside from its magnificent beaches and ocean waters. San Gervacio, one of the lesser known but still a fascinating site that was once a place of worship of Mayan women to adore the goddess of fertility, Ixchel, has been turned into a beautiful park.

Travel, Tourism and Destinations around the World

November 4, 2009 by admin  
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worldtravelTraveling around the world is a luxurious leisure activity. Since almost every country in the world has its tourist spots, no wonder its popularity is increasing. In this connection, countries offering beautiful spots and eye-catching sceneries to the tourists around the world also earn a pile of money in return. It has indeed become a major source of income for many countries worldwide. It has a big impact on the country’s gross national product. Traveling around the world to the many beautiful scenic spots not only gives joy to the tourists, but it also helps a lot in uplifting the economy of the country being visited.

Now, let us first discuss about the benefits with regards to the country being visited by the many tourists around the world. First, the country’s economy will be boosted since more tourists mean more income. Second, the citizens in the country are also affected positively because more tourists coming in the country will mean more job opportunities for the people. This is due to the enormous intake of money for business with their goods and services and employment opportunities, especially in the field of service. To name a few, some of which are entertainment services such as disco clubs, casinos, and comedy bars, transportation services such as taxi cabs and airlines, and accommodation services such as resorts and hotels. Third, the country being visited will be placed in the map of the world, that is, the country will gain recognition to other countries around the world for the beauty of its tourist spots and the quality of its accommodation. Lastly, the effect of productive tourism upon the country being visited will establish a sense of independency towards other countries making that country self-sufficient.

Let us now discuss the different tourist spots that many countries can offer. Let us begin with the country known as the sleeping giant, China. China currently is a powerhouse country in terms of economic development. China underwent a drastic change from a struggling country to a productive one. In fact, China currently is not affected with the global financial crisis experienced by many countries around the world. There in China, the majestic “great wall” can be found. It has been visited by many people, and it’s no wonder. Its history is very colorful making it one of the most visited tourist spots in the whole world. Another tourist spot that is most visited is in the country of France, the Eiffel Tower. This beautiful scenery is very well known around the world and is often featured in movies in the big screen.

Aside from the countries mentioned above, there is also what we call island nations, which take pride on their scenic spots as the means of economic development. The Philippines, for example, is very rich in terms of tourist spots. It’s an archipelagic country under the continent of Asia. Mayon Volcano, known for its cone-like shape is considered to be one of the wonders in the world is found in the Philippines. The Chocolate Hills, found specifically in Bohol, Philippines, is a wonder to witness since it’s like watching numerous hills made of chocolate. Since the Philippines is archipelagic, it is very much known for its beaches. One of which is the renowned Boracay Beach. It’s a commercialized beach located in Aklan, Philippines famously visited by many foreign individuals in every part of the world. Another island nation that is very popular and often visited by many tourists is The Bahamas. Famous of its beaches, The Bahamas is very much dependent or shall I say relies much on tourism in terms of economic development and stability. Lastly, very famous as a tourist destination is Fiji. In terms of tourism, Fiji belongs to the upper list of top tourist destinations in the whole world.

As a generalization, tourism, therefore, projects a great impact into the economic status of a country. It gives a certain country an economic boost thereby increasing its annual income. Aside from it being a luxurious activity, it gives joy and entertainment to the tourists around the world. The world has its own beauty, as human beings, it’s for us to discover.