Paynes Bay - Famous Beach for all Ages

Paynes Bay is one of the most popular beaches on the island of Barbados. The bay stretches 750 feet wide lapped by warm, calm waters and white sandy beach. It is located along the west coast, in the parish of St.James and being quite close to Holetown town, it offers you a new opportunity in exploring Barbados.

This bay is very safe for swimming. Families with small children find this place a great one for swimming. It has calm clear waters and gentle waves giving you also the enjoyment to a variety of waterspouts activities in the area. You can do jet skiing, catamaran sailing, and snorkeling.

You can dine or have some drinks across the street at the Coach House or take a stroll away from the crowds to find your own private oasis. There are also hotels located near the beach. You can stay in Treasure Beach Hotel or Tamarind Cove and many more near the beach.

Spend a wonderful vacation at Paynes Beach and have a great time.

The Most Beautiful City – Rio de Janeiro

A Brazilian city, located at the heart of the Southeastern region, Rio de Janeiro is named as the most beautiful city in South America. With its 2 million foreign tourists and 5 million local ones, this metropolitan is indeed worthy of the title.

So what’s inside this beautiful city? Well, just among the top visited sites are the Statue of Christ Redeemer, a prominent structure on top of the Corcovado Mountain and is now one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Sugar Loaf Cable Car, one of the first cable cars in the world which is a great way to see Rio de Janeiro; Samba City, a new addition to the city’s infrastructure which was built to acknowledge the city’s sacredness, being the birthplace of Carioca Samba.

The Ipanema beach is also one of the best places to go swimming, snorkeling and surfing. This famous beach is packed with tourists in summer. During this time, you’ll see lots of people sun bathing, swimming and playing sports like beach volleyball and soccer. Near Ipanema is Capoeira, a lane famous for Brazilian hand-crafts, musical instruments and the Street Carnival.

Also, don’t miss to visit Copacabana, a small fishing village turned great when the Copacabana Palace Hotel was established. The resort divides this village into two beaches, Copacabana beach and Leme beach.

Shopping in Barbados - Where To Shop For Vacation Souvenirs

Certainly, a Barbados vacation wouldn't be complete without shopping sprees. Shopping in Barbados is just among the things you will love doing in the island. 

There are lots of places to go to when shopping in Barbados. There are plenty of duty-free malls, boutiques, chattel villages and even street shops where you will find rare pieces of jewelries and handcrafted items. Well, it would be obvious to find several shopping malls and shops in the nearby cities like Bridgetown, Holetown and Speightstown where locally made items such as clothing, mahogany carvings, jewelleries and basketwares are sold at the best deals. And of course, don't forget to bring a bottle or two of Barbados rum, a must souvenir to take home with you! 

Your next stop should be Oistins. This is the heart of the Bajan fishing industry where you will find different fresh fish varieties. And not only that, you will be able to find more local crafts here sold in stalls and street shops. But, on Friday nights, Oistins comes alive with the Oistins Fish Fry, a weekly local event where visitors and locals alike enjoy a genuine Bajan dinner.

Another great place to shop for local crafts, food and drinks is the St. Lawrence Gap, also known as "The Gap". Here you will discover various street shops and wayside vendors, selling all kinds of stuffs that are locally produced. You should not miss shopping in The Gap's The Chattel House Shopping Village and the Walkers World because this is where some of the best buys are found.

Tokyo - A Unique Adventure

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area. It is the largest metropolitan of Japan, the seat of Japanese government and the Imperial Palace and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family.

A must-see tourist’s destinations that you can visit in Tokyo are the famous theme park, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea located at Tokyo Disney Resort. Tokyo Disneyland is modeled after Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida which consists of seven themed lands and features seasonal decorations and parades.

Tokyo Disneysea is a fantasy theme that is inspired by the myths and legends of the sea, made up of seven themed ports namely: Mediterranean Harbor, Mystery Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront.

Japan famous for its animated films features an animation and art museum that you should not escape to see. The Ghibli Museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli is one of Japan's most famous animation studios offering their special exhibits, Straw Hat cafe, a Catbus children's play area, a rooftop garden and gift shop.

More to that, Tokyo offers a lot more exciting sites from mountains to museum, gardens, and theme parks. Enjoy a unique adventure in Tokyo! Check out the ideal Japan Tour Packages for you and your family today!

Acapulco - A Mexican Quest

Acapulco continues to be one of the most well-liked tourist destinations in Mexico. Visitors from around the world flock to Acapulco each year in quest of beautiful beaches and crystal blue waters of the deepest azure. Angosta Beach, Barra Vieja, Calatilla, and Mayan are just some of the beautiful beaches that you could unwind from. 

Enjoy La Quebrada Cliff Diver Cruises at La Quebrada, Acapulco's most iconic attraction. A  breathtaking view of young men diving from La Quebrada's perilous and jagged cliffs, timing their jump to coincide with the incoming waves that cushion their impact and protect them from landing in the shallows.

In Acapulco you could also visit beautiful historic places. One of the most significant historic monuments that you should see is The Fort of San Diego, the most pertinent Spanish fortress along the pacific cost. Another must-see is the Acapulco International Center, the home to several theatres such as the Netzahualcoyotl, the Juan Ruiz de Alarcon; the impressive Teotihuacán Hall; and the Aztec Plaza.

With everything from deep sea fishing and scuba diving to tennis, to golf competing, to theaters and discos, Acapulco is one of the best destinations on the Pacific. Whatever you are looking for in a vacation, you can find it in Acapulco.

Bask in the Beauty of Seoul

 

Seoul is South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural epicenters. As the country's center for business, education, and modern culture, Seoul offers various activities for everyone, including museums, palaces, parks, mountains, and amusement parks.

Enjoy the best and memorable hiking opportunities in Seoul at Bukhansan Mountain. Laze around Seoul’s wonderful amusement parks such as Lotte World, one of the world's largest indoor amusement parks that feature a folk museum and the Everland - The Korean version of Disneyland.

Bask in the beautiful natural parks of Seoul. Visit the Namsan Park where you could see many places of interest such as the National Theater, Seoul Tower, Namsan Botanical Gardens, and several statues of Korean patriots. Enjoy a relaxing moment at Yeouido Park, famous for nature, culture, and sports for all citizens it is sometimes called “the Manhattan of Seoul”.

A must see also is Seoul’s famous Historical site, the Changdok Palace, where thirteen of Korea's kings lived here for over 270 years. It has a beautiful secret garden called Biwon Garden, a place where the royal family would go to relax and entertain.

See the beauty of Seoul, there is many more wonderful sites to see.