Thailand

If The Hangover Part II didn’t convince you to visit Thailand, we don’t know what to tell you. What could be more epic than getting lost in the urban maze that is Bangkok or gazing up at palm trees that line light blue waters? Thailand is truly the ideal tropical destination for everyone from backpackers to honeymooners. Not only are the Thai renowned for their friendliness; traveling through Thailand is easier than you might expect. Hotels and guesthouses are dirt-cheap, and you’re always expected to bargain down prices at a market. We encourage you to do as the locals do—try out the public transportation and eat food sold by street vendors. And when—if—you tire of the clamoring streets of Bangkok, hit the road and immerse yourself in the jungles and lakes of the Khao Yai and Khao Sok National Parks. Here, elephants roam freely and over 300 species of birds flock to the trees that tower over waterfalls and caves. And, of course, no visit to Thailand would be complete without taking a trip to one of the country’s pristine beaches. Scuba diving lessons are reasonably priced and will come in handy if you plan on checking out the tropical islands off the coast. Snorkeling and kayaking are also very accessible, and you can easily go swimming in aquamarine water next to a sea turtle. Thailand is a country that never ceases to amaze or astound. You really can’t go wrong with Thailand—just try not to pinch yourself too hard when you find you’re eating delicious pad see ew while sitting on a white sand beach. It’s like a piece of heaven on earth.

Istambul, Turkey

Istambul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges

Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul's population is estimated to be between 12 and 19 million people, making it also one of the largest in Europe and the world.The city’s over-abundance of important 

historic buildings and exciting new art galleries and museums provides  

visitors with more than enough to see during the day, but it's at night that

the place swings into high velocity, mega-stylish action.

There are many things to do and see in this fastantic city like touring Istanbul's ornate houses of worship and palaces could keep history buffs and culture hounds busy for weeks. Most attractions are clustered in the Sultanahmet area, though areas like Beyoglu and Taksim are no less exciting. The Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia are essential, but simply exploring the street traffic and observing daily life here are equally fascinating. Food is a central part of the culture, so menus should be studied just as seriously as a map (which is also a must). Istambul is clearly another piece of heaven on Earth.

Niagara Falls, Canada

Niagara Falls is a massive cataract located on the Niagara River in Western New York and South Eastern Ontario. It consists of two waterfalls, which are separated by Goat Island. The larger cataract is the Horseshoe Falls, which is located in Canada. The Horseshoe Falls is 2600 feet wide and 173 feet high. The American Falls, which is located in the state of New York, is 1060 feet wide and 182 feet high. The Horseshoe Falls carries 9 times more water than the American Falls, approximately 194940 cubic feet of water flows over the brink each second. The Falls were given its name by the area’s first know inhabitants, the Neutral Indians. They called it “Niagara,” which means “thundering waters.” The Neutrals were the first know inhabitants in the Niagara region.

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Ontario and New York. Thousands of people visit the area each year to see one of natures most spectacular wonders; The Horseshoe Falls. There are many things to do in the city with many new attractions, hotels, restaurants, and museums built each year.

The surrounding Niagara Region also offers many different “things to do” for visitors, including wine tours, golfing, nature hikes, bike tours, historical areas, and much more. Start your vacation planning today with Tour Niagara’s comprehensive travel site.

London, Great Britain

 

Most people have a well-defined idea of “London”—staid tradition, afternoon tea, heavy ales, and cultured accents in tweed. People with this notion of London can easily complete their vacation in 3min. by making their way to the banks of the Thames and staring pointedly at the gilded heights of Big Ben, but this would be to miss the true charm of this expansive, diverse place.

Despite its weighty history, the city today is not all ghost tours, beefeaters, and double-decker buses. Beyond Buckingham Palace and the blinding lights of Piccadilly Circus, London is a living, breathing metropolis, home to more people than any other city in the European Union. Comprised of 32 boroughs along with the City, London can seem at times more like a conglomerate of villages than a unified city, but each part’s unique heritage and character contributes to the big picture. Thanks to the feisty independence and diversity of each area, the London “buzz” is continually on the move—every few years a previously disregarded neighborhood explodes into cultural prominence. Wander between immigrant neighborhoods in East London, take part in a political rally in Trafalgar Square, and watch the Olympics return to the city for a third time. Each day in London brings something new, so finish up your pint and let’s enjoy this little piece of heaven on earth!

Furore, Italy.

Furore is a town in the province of Salermo in the Campania, region of south-western Italy. Furore is located in the Coast of Amalfi.

The village has a population of around 800, spread out over a vertical stretch of hillside high above the sparkling Mediterranean. The main tourist attraction is the dramatic 'Fiordo' or fiord, where a cluster of old fishermen's houses cling to the side of the rocky gorge.

The fjord, one of the most picturesque and evocative in Italy, has always been a natural harbor, famous for its flourishing trade and the development of the old industrial plants, such as paper mills and mills. 

But the most attractive thing about this village is its beautiful setting: the olive trees, the grapevines on terraces going up the mountainside, the bowers of lemons with nets stretched between poles, the red roofs and colorful majolicas on the small bell towers, the brilliantly colored flowers of the wild blackberry brambles, and the sea: blue, down below, in the corner of your eye, ever present.

I would call it another little piece of heaven on earth.

The Enchanted Forest, Canada

Step back in time and into another world… the world of The Enchanted Forest.  Doris & Ernest Needham started The Enchanted Forest as a lifelong dream and retirement project during the 1950s. Opened to the public in 1960’s, it's a magical place where visitors can see, touch and step into the homes of fairytale heroes, villains and creatures that hold so many memories for all of us!

The main trail of the grand forest provides the magical setting for over 350 jolly folk art figurines, BC’s tallest grandest treehouse that rises fifty feet into the forest canopy and a giant stump house with surprises around every corner.   See Goldey Locks, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs and even Capitan Hook …  brings back memories doesn’t it?

The Enchanted Forest is situated in one of the BC’s beautiful old growth forests in Canada’s Monashee mountains located midway between Revelstoke and Sicamous on the Trans Canada Highway.

One of the main atractions of this "Enchanted Forest" is this incredible tree house.  If this looks large to you, imagine how big it would seem to someone half your size or smaller. This house is specially designed for kids, as they find this place as a perfect mix between fantasy and adventure, making it another piece of heaven on Earth.

New York, New York

        


New York, New York: a city so nice they named it twice, and a city so colorful it has stood at the forefront of the American imagination for decades. Artists, filmmakers, intellectuals, designers, and more have long tried to capture the essence of the city, fetishizing its skyline (just like in this photo), dramatizing its streets, and immortalizing the diversity of people that lives there. But the task is impossible; just as you think you’ve pinned New York City down it reinvents itself, becoming something new to explore all over again. Millions of tourists come to New York each year to experience all the excitement this flourishing city has to offer. The city itself remains a melting pot of cultures, with equally diverse dining opportunities, and the sights, too, are no less varied. In a single day one can experience the storied halls of the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station, the cutting-edge fashion of SoHo and the Meatpacking District, the independent music and arts scene of Brooklyn, and a plush luxury hotel on the Upper East Side, all linked by an efficient 24hr. public transportation system. All this adventure is sure to work up an appetite; thankfully, New York is one of the food capitals of the world, offering everything from five-star cuisine to delicious "street meat." While New York is often characterized by its grittiness, the city has worked hard in recent years to both clean up its streets and its image. Although social problems still exist, the typical traveler has little to fear in "the City." Don’t call it "the Big Apple" unless you want to stick out like the tourist you are, but New York by any other name is still the same little piece of heaven on earth waiting for your visit.

Bora Bora, Tahiti

        

Despite a slew of new development, Bora Bora remains the most beautiful tropical island in the South Pacific. The lagoon and the volcanic peaks work their magic and keep their promise to inspire and rejuvenate.

Honeymooners and romantics from around the world have laid claim to Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist’s palette of blues and greens and the castle-like Mount Otemanu piercing the sky. An over water bungalow at a Bora Bora resort is a honeymoon dream come true. Seen from the air, Bora Bora has been compared to that of “a tiny emerald in a setting of turquoise, encircled by a sheltering necklace of sparkling pearls.”

The island itself is rather small, and can be circled by car in about an hour, while the lagoon is three times the size of the land mass and offers amazing hues of blue and turquoise as you navigate its crystal waters.

Bora Bora also has an incredible variety of marine life. Crabs roam the shores of the island while sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales tour the seas. It is claimed that there are nearly 500 different species of fish swimming around the Tahitian islands. 

Spending some holidays in Bora Bora will make you feel just like if you were in heaven.